Question 1

History

Answer

The earliest known record of Kombucha consumption dates back to China 200 B.C. where it was called “Tea of Immortality.” It was present throughout the ages, and remained a popular homemade drink not only in Asia, but also in some parts of Europe. Sadly, due to the mass production of modern fizzy drinks, kombucha has been largely forgotten. Here at Formosan, we believe artisan products are timeless – just like our Authentic Bubble Tea.

Question 2

Positive Health Impact

Answer

Formosan Kombucha is raw, unfined and active. It contains a range of vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. Our kombucha brings a healthy balance to the digestive system and boosts the immune system. Some research suggests that Kombucha is beneficial to the liver, and helps detoxify the body.

Question 3

Is Formosan Kombucha a 100% kombucha?

Answer

Yes. We don't mess with our Kombucha. It’s pure and undiluted; nothing is added or removed.

Question 4

Why does Formosan Kombucha taste so different?

Answer

We keep things simple, as they should be in the kitchen. We only use high quality ingredients to make our kombucha. There is no dead vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, or other ingredients added at all.

Question 5

Why is it sour?

Answer

Kombucha’s sour vinegary taste, with hints of apple and plum, comes from the biochemical process performed by SCOBY (Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeasts). There is nothing added to make it sour.

Question 6

Why is it fizzy?

Answer

The carbon dioxide that gives Kombucha its remarkable fizziness comes from the biochemical process performed by SCOBY (Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeasts) as the sugar and tea particles are being broken down and transformed.

Question 7

Does it contain sugar?

Answer

The delicate sweetness in our kombucha comes from the residual sugar. This is a very small quantity of sugar which has not been used within biochemical making process and still remains in the drink. After making process is complete, no sugar is added to Formosan Kombucha.

Question 8

Is it a non-alcoholic drink?

Answer

Yes. Kombucha is a non-alcoholic beverage. However, it may contain traces of alcohol, which may appear as a by-product of the biochemical process. These trace amounts are similar to the trace alcohol found in unpasteurised fruit juices.

Question 9

What does it mean that Formosan Kombucha is raw?

Answer

Our Kombucha is not pasteurised with high temperature or gamma radiation to extend its shelf life. We like things fresh and non-nuclear!!

Question 10

What does it mean that Formosan Kombucha is active?

Answer

The SCOBY micro-organisms are still present and alive in our kombucha. This is similar to live yogurts with active bio-cultures.

Question 11

What does it mean that Formosan Kombucha is unfined?

Answer

We don't use fining agents to give the beverage more clarity. Extracts of fish bladder (isinglass), gelatine, and sulphur dioxide, are the most common agents used by industry, but we believe fining is not necessary. Unfined beverages retain more goodness, as well as a fuller body and taste.

Question 12

Where do the vitamins and other goodies come from?

Answer

All the nutritious vitamins and goodies found in kombucha are created through our strictly controlled biochemical process.

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