It's definitely no new fad. Besides existing for thousands of years before the avocado-loving generation picked it up and rebranded it to the same yoga-practising bunch, the refreshing drink is now witnessing a revival as we begin to tire of the many heavy food indulgences delivered to our doorstep and crave for something to cleanse the gut. Great for those who enjoy cider vinegar, the fermented drink is basically a collab between sweet tea, yeasts, and wild healthy bacteria, and is—all stereotypes aside—legitimately good for health.
YOCHA
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Boasting 100% natural and unpasteurised goodness free from preservatives, colourings, and chemicals, homegrown YOCHA was born out of founder Amanda Tan's frustration with personal ailments and subsequent deep dive into how probiotics could help improve overall health. The results spoke for themselves, converting her from beneficiary to benefactor.
Order directly from Yocha's website with subscriptions available, online at Teapasar, or find it at Cold Storage and Fairprice supermarkets, as well as some of its F&B partners via food delivery platforms.
Kombynation
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After discovering its beneficial effects against diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and certain forms of cancer, as well as contributing to a healthier digestive system, Kombynation founders sought to combine the magic with various blended superfruits to result in the colourful bottled concoctions we see today.
Order directly from Kombynation's website with subscriptions available, online at Teapasar, as well as some of its F&B partners via food delivery platforms.
Remedy
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Though hailing from the AU, Remedy is probably one the most widely stocked kombucha brands locally. Still, the brand still makes its kombucha the old-school way in small batches and long-aged brewed for 30 days. All Remedy drinks, including their soda and kefir range, boasts no sugar with an official tick of approval from I Quit Sugar (IQS) Recommends to prove it.
Order directly from Remedy's website with subscriptions available, or find it at Little Farms and The Providore outlets, as well as online via Lazada and Taste.
Jiva
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Another one from down under, Jiva is impressively HACCP certified, NASAA certified organic and even kosher. The brand also uses a primary and secondary fermentation process in producing their juice-style kombucha to enhance the refreshing flavour and minimise any vinegar after taste.
Jiva stocks at Little Farms.
Fizzicle
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Qualified tea blender and sommelier, founder Melissa sourced for the brand's tea from an organic and family owned Ceylonese tea plantation. Her drinks use honey for sweetness, and has one specifically created as a caffeine-free night cap for a good night's rest.
Order directly from Fizzicle's website with subscriptions available, or online at Teapasar and Temple Cellars.
Craft & Culture
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Made in small batches by hand, Craft & Culture kombucha boast an extremely slow ferment of up to three months, a double fermentation process and a much more potent brew compared to commercial grocery brands. And over 20 years of fermentation experience and a background in medical science and organic chemistry certainly doesn't hurt.
Order directly from Craft & Culture's website with subscriptions available, or online at Teapasar and Temple Cellars.
