If you’ve stepped into a health food store any time in the past decade, you’ve likely noticed the rows of brightly labeled kombucha bottles in the refrigerated section. Once a niche beverage enjoyed by health-conscious hippies, this effervescent fermented tea has exploded in popularity in recent years, fighting its way from obscurity to trendy cafés, cocktail menus, and your local supermarket.
While kombucha has skyrocketed from the obscure to the mainstream, its origins remain murky.
