Kombucha Benefits & Nutrition
Kombucha benefits: nutrition per 100 ml (18 kcal), how much to drink a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Fermented tea.
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Fermented tea · Teas & drinks
- 18 kcalenergy
- 0 gprotein
- 0 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 ml (per 100 ml (varies by brand)) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of kombucha
- A fizzy, lower-sugar alternative to soft drinks.
- Unpasteurised kombucha contains live yeasts and bacteria; health claims in people are not yet well studied.
- Contains tea polyphenols.
How to eat it
Choose low-sugar kombucha and drink small glasses with meals.
How much a day: About 100–250 ml.
Who should be careful
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, young children and weakened immunity: avoid unpasteurised kombucha (live cultures and traces of alcohol).
- Home-brewing can grow harmful moulds — follow food-safe methods.
- Check the sugar on the label if you have diabetes.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of kombucha?
A fizzy, lower-sugar alternative to soft drinks. Unpasteurised kombucha contains live yeasts and bacteria; health claims in people are not yet well studied. Contains tea polyphenols.
How much kombucha can I have a day?
About 100–250 ml. Choose low-sugar kombucha and drink small glasses with meals.
Who should be careful with kombucha?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, young children and weakened immunity: avoid unpasteurised kombucha (live cultures and traces of alcohol). Home-brewing can grow harmful moulds — follow food-safe methods. Check the sugar on the label if you have diabetes.
When is kombucha in season in India?
Year-round.
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