Gluconacetobacter kombuchae is an anaerobic bacteria that is unique to kombucha :) . It feeds on nitrogen that is found in tea and produces acetic acid and gluconic acid, as well as building the scoby.
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Kombucha
Kombucha (also tea mushroom, tea fungus, or Manchurian mushroom when referring to the culture; Latin name Medusomyces gisevii is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its purported health benefits).
5The Biodesign Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics, Center for Evolution and Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
Kombucha is an all natural, super easy to make fermented tea. If you’re a tea lover then it could be a perfect fit and a great alternative to soda.Don’t get ...