kombucha
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kombucha
First recorded in 1900–05; probably an English misapplication or misunderstanding of Japanese kombu “seaweed” + cha “tea”
Example Sentences
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Will air become a municipal service, or a luxury commodity like canned kombucha?
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The findings also highlight that kombucha should not be viewed as a single, uniform beverage.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Recent years have seen natto join a series of fermented foods, from kimchi to kombucha, that have surged in popularity worldwide as Americans in particular seek better digestive health following the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Orange juice had even lost the battle for shelf space to seltzers and energy drinks and kombucha and more.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
"There are lots of theories about why a diverse microbiome is good, but we don't have strong enough real-world evidence to recommend kombucha to patients."
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
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