Organic pink grapefruit & guava kombucha

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.

Tropical Pink Grapefruit & Guava are boldly blended with our Original Kombucha recipe for a crisp and colourful flavour hit that leaves you feeling extraordinarily refreshed

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organic fiery ginger kombucha can

From 拢36.13 for 24 cans

Our award winning Original Kombucha is delicately blended with Organic Ginger giving you a fiery kick that will tantalise your taste buds.

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organic wild berry kombucha

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.

Our Wild berry flavour is a refreshing blend of fruity botanicals, Hibiscus, Rosehip, and Bilberry. Don鈥檛 let the delicious sherbet taste fool you…It’s still as angelic as our other flavours!

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classic bottles multi-pack

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles. The Classic Bottles Multi-pack, includes our award-winning Original flavour

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original

From 拢24.65聽 for 12 bottles. Our Original kombucha. Perfect for growing your own SCOBY

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mixed bottles multi-pack

From 拢33.58 for 20 bottles A great introduction to our range of authentic organic kombucha flavours

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Embracing the challenge

鈥淚 love to challenge myself.鈥� Aleks says.

鈥淚t鈥檚 not about judging my success, but having a goal helps to motivate me to make positive changes. I enjoy the journey and that was particularly true when it came to learning how to follow a healthy, vegan diet.

鈥淏ack in 2021, many of my friends were vegetarian or vegan and I wanted to see if I could follow a vegan diet myself. I had several motivations to cut out animal products from my diet; I was concerned about the dairy industry and wider animal welfare issues surrounding the production of meat and dairy, in addition, for me veganism is an important environmental choice. Once I made the switch to veganism I never lapsed, but I did learn some important lessons that made it much easier and more enjoyable!鈥�

Original kombucha

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles.

Our Original will always be my Number 1. 聽I’m fan of its pure flavour. Sometimes I brew my own kombucha, mixing different types of teas, and I think the love for the classic fermented flavour grew from that.

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Sicilian orange & Yuzu Kombucha

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottle

Orange & Yuzu is my favourite of our fruity kombuchas. It reminds me of Fanta, which is a taste of my childhood. Now I have a healthy version which is even better!

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Ginger kombucha

From 拢24.65 for 12 bottles

Ginger is great when I need a pick-me-up, either in the morning to start the day better, or when I need a little bit of a vitamin kick because I’m not feeling great – it’s the best option.

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There’s still plenty of time to stock up on your favourites from our range. Whether you’re looking for some thoughtful gifts, a treat for yourself or a great alcohol free option for festive refreshment, add kombucha to your list now and we reckon you鈥檒l be giving yourself a pat on the back come tinsel time.

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Journalists and beauty bloggers can鈥檛 get enough of the stuff, with skin gurus like the legendary Trinny Woodall naming our very own booch as her ! So, what are the skin benefits of Kombucha?

Let’s talk all things Kombucha, digestion, skincare and acne…

• Kombucha and acne
• Kombucha skincare
• Leaky gut, leaky skin: what鈥檚 the connection?
• Is Kombucha face wash really a thing?
• Do SCOBY masks really work?

Kombucha and acne聽

In recent years, the relationship between our gut and other parts of the body have been widely explored, between good gut health and a healthy heart, a robust immune system and maintaining a good metabolism. , Kombucha can also help to reduce skin inflammation, which is great news for eczema and acne sufferers. So, maybe there is a link between gut health and acne after all. Kombucha contains organic acids and natural probiotics, which 鈥�鈥�, and maintain the natural balance of the skin, so less breakouts!

Kombucha skincare聽

You can reap the skin benefits of Kombucha by drinking it, but you can also use it on your skin! , expert skin care therapist Inna Knyazenvch explains that: 鈥淔ermented ingredients containing probiotics can help to improve inflammatory skin conditions and reduce premature signs of ageing鈥� and that adding probiotics to our skincare聽 鈥渨ill help to [create] a healthier skin microbiome and boost its immunity to fight environmental toxins and bacteria.鈥� 鈥� what鈥檚 not to love?!

Over the years, many skincare brands have released their own fermented skincare products but they can be on the expensive side. We鈥檝e created a recipe for a luxurious Kombucha face cream, which is quick and easy to make at home. It contains silky shea butter, coconut oil, essential oils and our hero ingredient 鈥� 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha! Along with our antioxidant and vitamin-rich Kombucha, our recipe also contains frankincense essential oil, which has fantastic antiseptic properties. All of our Kombuchas are fully organic, vegan and gluten free.

Check out our for tips on how to make it.

Leaky gut, leaky skin: what’s the connection?

The term refers to when your gut lining becomes compromised and allows undigested food particles and toxins to enter the bloodstream, causing an immune response and possibly leading to health conditions, including uncomfortable skin conditions. There are a variety of causes for a leaky gut, including high stress levels and eating food that does not agree with you.听

Similarly, refers to when your skin is not acting like the barrier between your insides and the outside world, as it should. This can lead to toxins and environmental allergens entering your bloodstream and causing internal issues.听

According to 鈥渋ncreased intestinal permeability is causing or contributing to certain maladies, including potentially ataopic dermatitis鈥�. Simply put, it鈥檚 your leaky gut behind your common inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.. So, before healing your skin, you need to heal your gut and address any digestive problems you are having.听

If you鈥檙e looking for some ways to improve your digestive health, read our blog on the health benefits of Kombucha. Or, if you鈥檙e looking to get started improving your digestive health right away, why not get involved in our 14 day Kombucha challenge?听

Is Kombucha face wash really a thing?

All skin is different. Whether that鈥檚 natural or chemical, many of us have tried a number of different face washes and are still yet to find something that works for our skin. If you鈥檙e still experimenting, why not give a Kombucha face wash a go? This home remedy is as simple as it sounds, and involves using a bottle of Kombucha to wash your face. Remember to only try this with raw, unflavoured Kombucha as other varieties could contain harmful sugars and additives which could cause a reaction in your skin.听

As with any changes to your skincare routine, you may experience a little bit of irritation to begin with, however if this persists, stop using this method immediately. And it goes without saying, keep it away from your eyes!

Do SCOBY masks really work?

SCOBY is the jelly-looking, living culture of bacteria and yeast used to make Kombucha. And, although SCOBY may not sound and look the most appealing, a SCOBY mask could be just what you need for softer, more supple skin. How do you make a SCOBY mask you may ask. Well, you鈥檒l need to source some SCOBY (either homemade or shop-bought) and blend it up into a paste. It鈥檚 completely normal if it has a bit of a chunky texture! Next, apply it to your skin聽 like you would any other face mask, let it work for around 10 minutes while you watch TV or soak in the bath, and then wash it off. You can get creative with this mask and add in other nourishing ingredients, like Aloe Vera or essential oils for additional benefits.

Alternatively, you can use a thin disc of SCOBY as a sheet mask with cut-out eyes, nose and mouth. Using a whole Kombucha should bring circulation to your skin鈥檚 surface and regenerate skin cells, and the will act as a dead skin peel. Try it for yourself and let us know what you think!聽

Glow on the inside and out with 黑料大事记 Kombucha!

Shop your favourite flavours here.听

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The judges of this year鈥檚 Great Taste Awards loved it and awarded it a coveted 1-star Gold Award.

As one of our newest flavours, Blood Orange could be our favourite child right now. We love how it captures the essence of these beautiful fruits with their deep ruby-coloured flesh. So, we were delighted with the judges鈥� comments:

鈥淎 deep salmon-pink drink with a gentle effervescence and a citrus aroma. There is聽good intensity of orange on initial tasting, with a balanced sweetness and freshness.鈥�

鈥淭his is all about the clean, simple, true flavour of blood oranges –聽a well made, very refreshing drink.鈥�

Blood oranges are in season for just a few weeks in January and February, but you can enjoy a fix of their complex citrus flavour and fruity floral fragrance every time you open a can of our Organic Blood Orange kombucha.

This refreshing coral-coloured booch showcases the distinctive, sweetly floral flavour of Sicilian blood oranges, which are less tangy than navel oranges. Our Head Brewer Rupert says that this 黑料大事记 Organic flavour works so well because the natural tang of our authentic kombucha brings an extra edge to the deep sweetness of blood orange. He recommends serving over ice to enjoy its lovely colour and gentle fizz.

If you鈥檙e after a simple cocktail idea, try serving 黑料大事记 Organic Blood Orange kombucha paired with vodka garnished with a sprig rosemary or thyme. Bruise the herbs to release their aromatics which will intensify the orange flavour.

Blood Orange also pairs brilliantly with dark chocolate, rhubarb, berries and lemon making it a good choice to serve alongside fruity desserts.

黑料大事记 Organic Blood Orange kombucha is featured in our mixed pack of four cans and is also available as a single flavour pack. This flavour is also currently available in Co-Op stores nationwide as part of the food-to-go meal deal.

As with all our kombucha in cans, 黑料大事记 Organic Blood Orange best served chilled but can be stored at room temperature. It鈥檚 low in calories, 100% natural, organic, vegan and gluten-free.

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Have you been inspired by the awesome commitment and resilience of the athletes at the Olympic Games? Have you ever wondered how gut health and nutrition play a role in the training of elite athletes?

We鈥檙e proud to supply kombucha to Team GB Olympic Rowers and and it鈥檚 great to know that the Gold and Silver medal-winning duo relied on our booch right the way through training.

Here at 黑料大事记 Organic we鈥檝e always believed in the power of kombucha to help you feel your best. For most of us our diet is something we think about with general health and wellbeing in mind, but for elite athletes it鈥檚 a crucial part of their training and preparation

Before they headed to Paris we spoke to Hannah聽and Ollie聽to find out about their training and why they include our organic kombucha in their daily diet.

EK 鈥� What does a typical day鈥檚 diet look like for you during training?

OWG 鈥� We consume between 5,000 and 6,000 calories per day when we鈥檙e training, which means we have 5 meals per day. It鈥檚 a real challenge to get enough fuel to support our training regime of three two-hour sessions each day. We have a team nutritionist who works closely with the chef who prepares breakfast and lunch for us 鈥� we also have a first breakfast at home before training and an evening meal and snacks that we prepare for ourselves.

EK 鈥� How do live cultures feature in your nutrition?

HS 鈥� Our nutritionist is a strong advocate of including probiotics and live cultures in our diet and she helps us to balance the need to consume so many calories with the nutritional make up and diversity of our food and drink. The importance of probiotics and live cultures has become a real focus for our sport in the past two or three years because we know that the cumulative effect of all the small positive things we do makes a big difference to our results.

EK 鈥� What benefit do you experience from drinking kombucha and including other gut-friendly foods in your diet?

HS 鈥� For me the benefits of drinking kombucha are really tangible. When I first started training at this level, I struggled to take on enough calories 鈥� it was just physically uncomfortable and took a toll on my digestion. Drinking kombucha and eating plenty of fibre have really helped me to have an efficient and healthy digestive system.

OWG 鈥� We can鈥檛 afford to have time out from training. It鈥檚 so easy to pick up bugs when travelling and competing in close proximity with rowers from all over the world so it鈥檚 crucial to support our immune systems with live cultures and pro-biotics. I have used pro-biotic supplements in the past, but I much prefer the reassurance of getting them from a natural organic product.

HS 鈥� For both of us, our regular kombucha feels like a treat rather than a chore. It鈥檚 a great alternative to a fizzy sugary drink and we look forward to enjoying our kombucha.

EK 鈥� Do you think a happy gut gives you psychological benefits?

HS 鈥� I really notice the difference in my mood and resilience when my gut health is good. The gut-brain axis means that supporting your gut health is a wise move if you want to be able to cope well with stress and maintain focus.

OWG 鈥� Our training is all about the cumulative result of many marginal gains. It just makes sense that anything we can do to help stay fit, focussed and strong is a good idea 鈥� especially when it鈥檚 something we enjoy!

Of course, a daily kombucha boost isn鈥檛 just for rowing superstars, we can all benefit from improved digestion, better mood and strengthened immunity 鈥� even if the only medal we鈥檙e likely to win this summer is for the egg and spoon race at the school sports day.

There鈥檚 lots more information about and in their British Rowing profiles.

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Rachel, our Production Manager and our Customer Service Coordinator, Sarah are continuing this great tradition with their work ensuring that our products and service are as good as they can be.

Rachel鈥檚 advice: Ask rather than tell

As Production Manager, Rachel is responsible for ensuring all departments here at 黑料大事记 HQ work together seamlessly to produce the best booch we can. Her role requires brilliant communication skills, sharp attention to detail and knowledge of all aspects of the business.

Rachel鈥檚 motto is 鈥榓sk rather than tell鈥� 鈥� she says it鈥檚 the best way she knows to get people working with her towards a common goal.

Rachel started her manufacturing career about 25 years ago in welding and engineering where she says she was a rarity as a female working in a male-dominated environment. She believes that it has become easier for women to work in manufacturing in recent years and she no longer feels like she stands out.

Sarah鈥檚 advice: stress less

If you鈥檝e contacted us recently with a query or a problem, the chances are you鈥檝e already met Sarah. She鈥檚 the person who looks after all our customer service queries from questions about ingredients and subscriptions to arranging deliveries for our retailers, Sarah has many plates to keep spinning.

Her advice to anyone in a busy role is to stress less 鈥� she says it doesn鈥檛 get you anywhere. Instead, take a step back, look at the bigger picture and find a solution.

Sarah says her most important qualities are a great memory, loads of energy and excellent organizational skills. Her experience as a busy mum and Scout leader turned out to be great training for her coordinator role at 黑料大事记. She says that keeping tabs on a group of 15 year-old Scouts makes any organisational challenge seem manageable.

Sarah鈥檚 favourite booch 鈥� Raspberry & Elderflower because it鈥檚 delicately fruity and never too sweet

Rachel鈥檚 favourite booch 鈥� Blood Orange it鈥檚 a great flavour and the cans are really convenient

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Like most people, I grew up eating meat, dairy and eggs and never thought twice about eating those foods. I believed that was normal and healthy and couldn鈥檛 understand why people took such extreme actions like not having cow鈥檚 milk on their cereal or boiled eggs for breakfast. But for 7 years now I have been fully vegan, and my diet has been entirely plant-based. So, what was it that changed my mind and was it the right decision?

It began when I was at school and asked my parents if I could become a vegetarian. I鈥檇 grown up around farms and countryside and seeing the animal agriculture first hand had connected the animals I saw outside my window with the food on my plate. Once I had connected the two and seen what was involved in producing the food I ate, I decided that I would rather have lentils in my pasta sauce than minced beef.

The idea that it was not worth killing an animal just for me to eat meat was fundamental to me for several years, but I never saw any issue with milking a cow or taking the eggs that a chicken had laid. It wasn鈥檛 until I went to university that I was exposed to many varying views of the world. This made me want to understand my diet and consumption from all aspects which included researching animal agriculture and the alternatives. The conclusion for me was to eliminate the consumption of all animal products from my life but it is important to recognise that is far from perfect. While I believe there are clear problems with the industries surrounding animal agriculture; plenty of alternative crops / meat-free foods can cause harm to humans as well as the environment when produced in the wrong way. My goal by transitioning to a vegan diet was to do as little harm as possible.

My reasons why being Vegan is important

For me, animals were the principal reason for becoming vegan. A lot of their exploitation goes unnoticed which is understandable when taking note may also mean removing peoples鈥� favourite part of their diet. Naturally the worst conditions are in factory farms employed by large corporations who can hide the horrible environments the animals endure. There are now plenty of articles and documentaries for those who are interested in knowing where their meat, dairy and eggs come from.

Environmental issues have also become far more apparent through the media in recent years which has meant people are increasingly considering this in the lifestyle choices they make. For me, a vegan diet is a great way to reduce the impact I have on the drain of resources and damage to natural ecosystems. The air and water pollution from intensive factory farms, as well as their high-water use, makes alternative plant crops far more sustainable. Deforestation is also a massive issue: firstly, the land needed to raise the animals and then the vast number of crops that need to be grown to feed them. If the crops were simply fed to humans in the first place, far less land would be needed and hence more land would be protected for vital habitats like the Amazon rainforest.

Health is another major consideration in our diets and there are many benefits with a plant-based one. The amount of chemicals involved in producing animal products is alarming. From antibiotics for preventing disease in their horrendous living conditions, to supplements for maximising their yield, all these chemicals result in toxins being left in the food that people eat. Plant crops tend to require and contain less toxins, but this is where organic produce becomes important. Organic fruit, veg and other plant-based products are fantastic for a cleaner, vegan lifestyle. For me, working at 黑料大事记 has been great as the company shares the same values around organic and vegan produce. I know that everything I contribute at work goes towards producing a great tasting drink that does as little harm as possible to people and the planet. The nutrition in animal-based foods also tends to be much higher in fat than the plant alternatives which can be an issue if consumed in excess. Ultimately the health effects I have experienced since become vegan are anecdotal but very real for me. I have experienced better moods, improved concentration, better gut health and an overall feeling of increased fitness. This may obviously vary for everyone but for me it has been fantastic.

In recent years, finding products that are suitable for vegans has become much easier with increased options and clear labelling for most things. Eating out has also become far more straightforward as most places have clearly marked options. Beyond this, finding brands and products that meet higher standards of environmental and ethical responsibility can be very difficult. Every brand wants to be seen as though they are doing the right thing which can make it very confusing when deciding where to spend your money. Often the smaller natural / whole foods shops vet the products they sell so that customers don鈥檛 have to worry so much about researching each individual company. On a larger scale there are independent organisations like B Corp who certify companies based on various ethical and environmental standards. This means that if a company is a certified B Corp you know they meet high standards of social and environmental performance, and you can support them with a clearer conscience.

Top tips for plant-based lifestyles

So, this Veganuary if you are feeling like trying a plant-based diet out 鈥� here are some tips I have learned over the years!

• Take it slow – Once I decided to go vegan, it was a slow transition. Try replacing foods and ingredients gradually to find out what works well for your body and lifestyle.
• Reduce instead of remove – If you don鈥檛 want to go the whole way, maybe just try reducing your meat consumption for a month or two and see how you feel
• Vote with your money – Spend some time looking at plant-based brands that you are attracted to and include these products in your diet 鈥� by voting with your money, you are automatically having a positive impact on the planet

Of course, 黑料大事记 is organic, vegan and ethically sourced so I can always recommend trying some of our delicious living kombucha as a part of your Veganuary adventures. But I would say that!

Written by Ben Costello

Planning and Production Manager @ 黑料大事记 Kombucha

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‘In here’, often means prioritising products (and companies) that do good for our bodies, minds and souls as well as the world around us. Instinctively good as we like to say here in our brewery.

This month when we are all deciding how to spend our valuable resources like time, money and energy ‘well’, we have put together our Winter Gift Guide featuring brands and products that our team at 黑料大事记 love.

In-joy!

River Cottage Ferment the Seasons Course

The ideal gift for any kombucha lover is River Cottage鈥檚 course, Ferment the Seasons. This is the perfect way to get to grips with making your own gut-friendly ferments. On this one-day course with fermentation expert Rachel de Thample, you鈥檒l learn to make a range of fermented products, all with seasonal organic ingredients. And of course it wouldn鈥檛 be a day of fermentation without learning how to make your own kombucha!

Head to their website聽聽to find out more.

REN Skincare Ranges

We love REN. The team there have been pioneers in Clean Skincare since 2000 and select nature鈥檚 most powerful and kind bioactive ingredients, harnessing their benefits in our formulas to create effective, high performance and clinically proven skincare. REN are passionate about protecting our planet鈥檚 resources and committed to reducing the waste that they produce at every stage of the production, distribution, and promotion of our skincare.

Check our their Christmas gift ranges聽

T&Cs- 50% off on the first box for new Oddbox customers. Offer excludes the fruit booster. Offer valid until 31st March, 2023

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