T is is the time of super foods and superdrinks and Kombucha is the latest addition to this list. This frothy super drink that dates back 2000 years, is selling like hot potion these days. It offers a taste fused with fruit punch at times making it a fun offering for those who want to try something exquisite.

   Nope, it’s not to be confused with the Japanese drink, Konbucha (made of seaweed). Kombucha, the new age fancy, is fermented yeast tea made of bacteria and yeast with sugar and black tea as additives. Talking of alcohol content, yes it does, to a small extent since it’s fermented. While in the U.S.A. each bottle is selling at a price of $3 to $6, in India the price varies from anywhere between Rs.250 to Rs. 3000. Available in different flavours across multiple stores in India, many nutritionists and consumers vouch for its detoxification to immunity boosting properties.

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