Definitions for kombucha
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1. kombuchanoun

   A fermentation of sweetened tea.

2. Etymology: From 昆布茶

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1. Kombucha

   Kombucha (also tea mushroom, tea fungus, or Manchurian mushroom when referring to the culture; Latin name Medusomyces gisevii) is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black tea drink commonly consumed for its purported health benefits. Sometimes the beverage is called kombucha tea to distinguish it from the culture of bacteria and yeast. Juice, spices, fruit or other flavorings are often added. Kombucha is thought to have originated in China, where the drink is traditional. By the early 20th century it had spread to Russia, then other parts of Eastern Europe and Germany. Kombucha is now homebrewed globally, and also bottled and sold commercially. The global kombucha market was worth approximately US$1.7 billion as of 2019.Kombucha is produced by symbiotic fermentation of sugared tea using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) commonly called a "mother" or "mushroom". The microbial populations in a SCOBY vary. The yeast component generally includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae, along with other species; the bacterial component almost always includes Gluconacetobacter xylinus to oxidize yeast-produced alcohols to acetic acid (and other acids). Although the SCOBY is commonly called "tea fungus" or "mushroom", it is actually "a symbiotic growth of acetic acid bacteria and osmophilic yeast species in a zoogleal mat [biofilm]". The living bacteria are said to be probiotic, one of the reasons for the popularity of the drink.Numerous health benefits have been claimed to correlate with drinking kombucha; there is little evidence to support any of these claims. The beverage has caused rare serious adverse effects, possibly arising from contamination during home preparation. It is not recommended for therapeutic purposes.

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1. Kombucha

   Kombucha is an effervescent fermentation of sweetened tea that is used as a functional food. Sometimes referred to as a "mushroom" or "mother", the kombucha culture is actually a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kombucha in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kombucha in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of kombucha in a Sentence

1. Ed Rothbauer:

   No, no, i don't know if you've tasted kombucha, but it's not something that you drink bottle after bottle. You know, this is something that's fermented. It would be like trying to drink vinegar bottle after bottle. And you would have to drink eight bottles (of kombucha) just to get the buzz of one beer.

2. Andrew Keegan:

   Kombucha is something we’d never imagine to be an illegal substance, and it’s frustrating the system has that perspective, we’re certainly taking full responsibility for co-creating the event. We try to put our best foot forward. We wanted to raise money for Sea Shepherd as a community; that’s how Full Circle operates.

3. Andrew Keegan:

   They may be a complaint-driven agency, but we’re an intention-driven organization and our intentions are pure, part of our spiritual practice is that we serve kombucha.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kombucha
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=kombucha