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Kombucha FAQ's

What are the floaty bits, blobs or strands in my kombucha?

Have no fear! Strands or small pieces of our live kombucha SCOBY or ‘mother’ may appear in the bottle. While they may seem weird the first time you see them, rest assured these are signs of a natural, healthy and kombucha that is unpasteurised and fu

What is a SCOBY?

The SCOBY stands for:  Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. Also referred to as the ‘mother’, this is the living culture that makes kombucha so special. A great analogy is to think of it as the ‘home’ for the good bacteria and healthy yeasts that

How do the live cultures stay "alive"?

The live cultures in every Remedy drink are extremely strong, healthy and happy. When it comes to Remedy Kombucha, this is because we follow an old-school, long-aged brewing process using a relative of the same live culture that we used for our very

Why do other kombucha brands have to be kept refrigerated?

The main reason other raw kombuchas must be kept refrigerated is because they still contain sugar, which will continue to ferment in the bottle if left unrefrigerated. This can cause a build-up of pressure and potential elevated alcohol content. Reme