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Refreshing and delicious, kombucha is a probiotic tea that also great for boosting immunity and fortifying gut health.
This story was originally published on August 11, 2020; it was updated on August 20, 2021.
1. Zenboocha
Zenboocha’s kombucha makes an impact and not just on your taste buds. Eco-conscious and always up for supporting fellow small businesses in their community, they have recently released limited-edition designs for their classic flavours—Ginger Honey, Lychee Rose and Passion Potion—in collaboration with local tattoo artists from the Electric Dreams Collective.
2. ChaCha Kombucha
Above Photo: Khairul Imran
Photo: Khairul Imran
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ChaCha Kombucha is the brainchild of vegan chef Matthieu Morisset and fitness trainer, Ishaq Vadillo. Keeping things natural, the pair rely on natural fruit juices to add flavour to their fizzy, sweet and sour 'soda'. Don't forget to try their new pink guava flavour!
Brewed in a microbrewery in Damansara Perdana, ChaCha Kombucha is halal certified.
Read also: Meet The ChaCha Kombucha Boys, Ishaq Vadillo & Matthieu Morisset
3. THE COOL Juice
THE COOL Juice is better known for their pure cold-pressed juice, but don’t sleep on their Kampung Jar kombucha. Start your day of right with any of their four refreshing flavours, including passion fruit, grape and orange.
See also: 5 Smoothie Recipes To Help Beat The Heat
4. WonderBrew Kombucha
Above Photo: WonderBrew Kombucha
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Also certified halal, WonderBrew Kombucha is fully hand-crafted in small batches to retain taste and quality. Only organic, fresh and natural ingredients from sustainable sources are used in support of local farmers and the environment. The company also encourages its customers to recycle their glass bottles.
5. Wild Kombucha
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Wild Kombucha founder Jason Tan suffered from eczema before realising what kombucha could do for his health and skin. Upon being gifted a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) from his brother, Tan started making small batches of kombucha before turning it into a viable business.
Tan's kombucha is handcrafted and brewed with real fruits while steering clear of added sugars except for minimal amount necessary for fermentation. All eight flavours—from peach blossom to lavender lemonade—have balanced profiles making every sip delightful.
6. Boocha
Made with zero artificial flavouring and preservative, Boocha's kombucha is brewed with black and green tea along with natural fruits. This healthy carbonated beverage has natural bubbles, antioxidants and detoxifying components that are great for your gut.
7. Chugg
Chugg Kombucha is a newcomer on the scene. This small micro-brewery based in Kuala Lumpur offers two unique flavours: Thai lemongrass and pear.
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, Zue Wei Leong is the senior style writer at Tatler Malaysia. Read her stories on the latest in fashion, beauty and jewellery or follow her on Instagram at @fshnbrnr.
