Compare kombucha & fermented drinks
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Compare named kombucha and fermented tea flavors by their exact formula. Products with incomplete labels are shown alongside reviewed records and remain unscored.
Research · Kombucha & fermented drinks
What our research found about kombucha & fermented drinks
Kombucha is fermented tea, and its label differences are sugar, fruit juice, caffeine, live cultures and alcohol. Because fermentation produces trace alcohol, the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau regulates kombucha that reaches 0.5% alcohol by volume at any point; products at or above that level must be labeled as alcohol beverages. Raw, refrigerated kombucha and shelf-stable versions differ in culture counts and sweetness.
Added fruit juices and flavors raise sugar, while “zero sugar” kombuchas use stevia or monk fruit. Compare sugar per serving, since a bottle often holds two servings, and check whether the brand states its alcohol content. People who are pregnant, immunocompromised or avoiding alcohol should check labels carefully and ask a clinician about live-culture drinks.
- Products
- 403 brands
- Full labels recorded
- 1640% of the shelf
- Maker says organic
- 0maker’s claim
- List an added sweetener
- 6of 16 labels
- List a seed oil
- 0of 16 labels
- Typical label length
- 5ingredients (median)
Counts use complete, current ingredient labels only. Records without a published label stay unknown and are never counted as clean.
What to compare
- Sugar per bottle. Bottles often hold more than one serving; multiply the panel numbers.
- Alcohol statement. Federal rules apply at 0.5% alcohol by volume or more.
- Live cultures. Raw products contain live cultures; shelf-stable ones may be pasteurized.
- Caffeine. Made with tea, so most contain a small amount.
References
- Kombucha: when federal alcohol rules apply Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much? U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Tea Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
No listed matches for the nine checked groups
Current recorded statements have no listed matches for our nine default additive groups. This does not rank nutrition, allergies, safety, or sourcing quality.
Relaxed Raspberry Lychee
Purified water, cane sugar*, raw apple cider vinegar*, lime juice, organic cola flavor*, reishi*, lion's mane*, KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract™, L-theanine* (from green tea), Alpha-GPC (Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline), vanilla extract*, fruit & vegetable juice (for color), natural flavors, Himalayan pink salt, black pepper*, and stevia leaf*. *Organically produced. Caffeine-free.
Living in Gratitude
GT’s Kombucha*∆, cold pressed Pink Lady apple juice, cold pressed turmeric juice, cold pressed carrot juice, and cider spices.
Unity
GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha*∆ , cherry juice, coconut water*, lemongrass, and vanilla extract*.
Vital C
GT's Kombucha*▴, strawberry juice, orange juice, mango puree, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), and beta glucan.
Bloom
GT’s Kombucha*∆, elderflower, jasmine, violet, and maqui berry juice.
Pure Love
GT’s Kombucha*∆, cold pressed blood orange juice, hibiscus, and rose.
Honeycrisp Apple
GT’s Kombucha*∆, and cold pressed Honeycrisp apple juice.
Pomelo Pink Lemonade
GT’s Kombucha*∆, pomelo juice, yuzu juice, lemon juice, and jasmine extract.
Lifted Lemon Lime
Purified water, lemon juice, lime juice, cane sugar*, raw apple cider vinegar*, organic lemon lime flavor*, reishi*, lion's mane*, KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract™, L-theanine* (from green tea), Alpha-GPC (Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline), natural flavors, and stevia leaf*. *Organically produced. Caffeine-free.
Guava Paloma
Water kefir (purified water, cane sugar*, electrolytes, dairy-free kefir and probiotic cultures), guava puree, grapefruit juice, cold pressed lime juice, habanero juice, erythritol*, and stevia leaf*.
Dragon Fruit Fresa
Water kefir (purified water, cane sugar*, electrolytes, dairy-free kefir and probiotic cultures), dragon fruit juice, strawberry juice, lemon juice, erythritol*, and stevia leaf*.
Island Bliss
GT’s Kombucha*∆, passion fruit puree, orange juice, and guava juice.
Pineapple Tepache
GT's Kombucha* (kombucha culture*, black tea*, green tea*, cane sugar*), pineapple juice, ginger juice, cinnamon, turmeric juice, habanero, and black pepper*.
Chardonnay
GT's Kombucha* (kombucha culture*, black tea*, green tea*, cane sugar*), Chardonnay grape juice, vanilla extract, and oak.
Elderberry Juniper
GT’s Kombucha*∆, elderberry juice, and juniper berry*.
Gingerberry
GT’s Kombucha*∆, blueberry juice, and cold pressed ginger juice.
All Kombucha & fermented drinks Records (40)
Relaxed Raspberry Lychee
Purified water, cane sugar*, raw apple cider vinegar*, lime juice, organic cola flavor*, reishi*, lion's mane*, KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract™, L-theanine* (from green tea), Alpha-GPC (Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline), vanilla extract*, fruit & vegetable juice (for color), natural flavors, Himalayan pink salt, black pepper*, and stevia leaf*. *Organically produced. Caffeine-free.
Living in Gratitude
GT’s Kombucha*∆, cold pressed Pink Lady apple juice, cold pressed turmeric juice, cold pressed carrot juice, and cider spices.
Unity
GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha*∆ , cherry juice, coconut water*, lemongrass, and vanilla extract*.
Vital C
GT's Kombucha*▴, strawberry juice, orange juice, mango puree, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), and beta glucan.
Bloom
GT’s Kombucha*∆, elderflower, jasmine, violet, and maqui berry juice.
Pure Love
GT’s Kombucha*∆, cold pressed blood orange juice, hibiscus, and rose.
Honeycrisp Apple
GT’s Kombucha*∆, and cold pressed Honeycrisp apple juice.
Pomelo Pink Lemonade
GT’s Kombucha*∆, pomelo juice, yuzu juice, lemon juice, and jasmine extract.
Lifted Lemon Lime
Purified water, lemon juice, lime juice, cane sugar*, raw apple cider vinegar*, organic lemon lime flavor*, reishi*, lion's mane*, KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract™, L-theanine* (from green tea), Alpha-GPC (Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline), natural flavors, and stevia leaf*. *Organically produced. Caffeine-free.
Guava Paloma
Water kefir (purified water, cane sugar*, electrolytes, dairy-free kefir and probiotic cultures), guava puree, grapefruit juice, cold pressed lime juice, habanero juice, erythritol*, and stevia leaf*.
Dragon Fruit Fresa
Water kefir (purified water, cane sugar*, electrolytes, dairy-free kefir and probiotic cultures), dragon fruit juice, strawberry juice, lemon juice, erythritol*, and stevia leaf*.
Island Bliss
GT’s Kombucha*∆, passion fruit puree, orange juice, and guava juice.
Pineapple Tepache
GT's Kombucha* (kombucha culture*, black tea*, green tea*, cane sugar*), pineapple juice, ginger juice, cinnamon, turmeric juice, habanero, and black pepper*.
Chardonnay
GT's Kombucha* (kombucha culture*, black tea*, green tea*, cane sugar*), Chardonnay grape juice, vanilla extract, and oak.
Elderberry Juniper
GT’s Kombucha*∆, elderberry juice, and juniper berry*.
Gingerberry
GT’s Kombucha*∆, blueberry juice, and cold pressed ginger juice.
Peach Strawberry Lychee
Unknown
Strawberry Mango Chili
Unknown
Guava Dragon Fruit
Unknown
Mango Lemonade
Unknown
Mint Limeade Kombucha
Unknown
Passion Fruit-Tangerine Kombucha in Cans
Unknown
Pomegranate Blueberry in cans
Unknown
Ginger-Lemon Kombucha in Cans
Unknown
Pink Lady Apple® in Cans
Unknown
Ginger Pineapple Belly Reset
Unknown
Strawberry Glow
Unknown
Berry Lemonade
Unknown
Zero Sugar Raspberry Lemonade Kombucha
Unknown
Zero Sugar Peach Tea Kombucha
Unknown
Zero Sugar Blood Orange Kombucha
Unknown
Zero Sugar Acai Blueberry Kombucha
Unknown
Nitro Strawberry Vanilla Kombucha
Unknown
Nitro Blackberry Vanilla Kombucha
Unknown
Nitro Orange Dream Pop Kombucha
Unknown
Nitro Piña Colada Kombucha
Unknown
Original Lemon Lime Kombucha
Unknown
Original Strawberry Blossom Kombucha
Unknown
Original Cherry Limeade Kombucha
Unknown
Original Blueberry Mint Kombucha
Unknown
What Additives Are Monitored in Kombucha & fermented drinks?
When assessing kombucha & fermented drinks, common culprits include industrial seed oils, synthetic food dyes, MSG, and artificial preservatives. Explore our detailed ingredient guides to learn more: