It is believed Kombucha originated in northeast China around 2000 years ago and has been consumed as a health drink in Asia, Russia and Eastern Europe ever since. It is commonly accepted that it journeyed along old trade routes and developed regional variations along the way.
‘Mushroom Tea’ has been recorded in Russia for around 100 years, mainly as a homemade drink. The ‘mushroom’ refers to the pellicule which develops during fermentation. Kombucha contains no fungus.
Kombucha has various names and variations, for example, in Japan it is often referred to as ‘The Tea of Immortality’.
Why Kombucha?
Here’s five worthwhile reasons to drink kombucha;
1. Low-Sugar, 2. Gluten-Free 3. Alcohol-Free 4. Vegan-friendly AND 5. full of Gut-Friendly Goodness.
It is also extremely tasty which is ultimately what we all deserve!
Curious Kombucha is an authentic living drink. We don’t pasturise, filter or add any nasties to our kombucha, preferring to respect the cultures which develop so we can benefit from the wholesome goodness in each bottle.
Dorset Food and Drink is proud to be supported by a local business that shares our passion for celebrating Dorset’s vibrant food and drink community.
Their commitment helps us bring people together and champion local producers. Click their logo to learn more about their work.
If you’re interested in sponsoring Dorset Food and Drink and joining us in supporting local producers, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today. e:hello@dorsetfoodanddrink.org
We’ll never bombard you with emails – only great offers and news
Follow us on social media:
© 2025 Dorset Food and Drink | All Rights Reserved | Website By MiHi
© 2025 Dorset Food and Drink.
All Rights Reserved. Website By MiHi