kombucha
noun
kom·bu·cha
| \ ˌkäm-ˈbü-chə
, -shə\
, -shə\
Definition of kombucha
: a gelatinous mass of symbiotic bacteria (as Acetobacter xylinum) and yeasts (as of the genera Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces) grown to produce a fermented beverage held to confer health benefits
This tea's namesake ingredient, kombucha, is a mixed culture of yeasts and bacteria, often incorrectly called a mushroom. — Self Healing
also
: a somewhat effervescent beverage prepared by fermenting kombucha with black or green tea and sugar
The rise in kombucha's popularity is part of a larger trend in "probiotic" foods containing bacteria, which some studies suggest benefit digestion and boost the immune system. — Malia Wollan
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kombucha
noun
kom·bu·cha
| \ ˌkäm-ˈbü-shə
, -chə
\
, -chə
\
Medical Definition of kombucha
: a gelatinous mass of symbiotic bacteria (as Acetobacter xylinum) and yeasts (as of the genera Brettanomyces and Saccharomyces) grown to produce a fermented beverage held to confer health benefits
also
: the beverage prepared by fermenting kombucha with black tea and sugar