What is kombucha? Are there limits to what we can turn into kombucha?

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Kombucha is a bubbly, fermented tea that has gained popularity in the health and wellness scene over the last decade.

But what is it exactly?

This week, the Reactions team breaks down kombucha’s chemistry and investigates which ordinary beverages they can turn into kombucha.

Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios.

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