What is SCOBY? The Essential Ingredient Behind Every Batch of Kombucha

If you’ve ever made kombucha at home, you’ve probably encountered the term SCOBY. But what exactly is it? SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, and it’s the key ingredient in brewing this delicious tea.

It is a gelatinous, rubbery disc that forms during the fermentation process — made up of a variety of bacteria and yeast that work together to turn sweet tea into kombucha by fermenting the sugars and producing beneficial acids and probiotics.

The ‘mother’ SCOBY, as it’s known, remains in the tea during Moochi Booch’s first round of fermentation. Once the desired fermentation time has been reached, the mother SCOBY is removed, leaving behind strains of live, healthy bacteria.

Next, Moochi Booch adds its proprietary blend of fiery ingredients and allows the mixture to ferment further. The acidic nature of the liquid draws out all the natural properties, preserving their health benefits. The liquid tonic is then strained and bottled, leaving behind — Fire Booch!