Kombucha Culture

Published: Aug. 8, 2016, 9:22 p.m.

If you haven\u2019t tasted kombucha yet, you probably will soon. The\xa0sour-sweet, fizzy, fermented tea is becoming ubiquitous\xa0in\xa0trendy cafes, workplaces, and health food stores across America. Where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? And what in the world\xa0is the slimy,\xa0beige\xa0blob that produces it? From German POWs to Lindsey Lohan to a kombucha zoo at Tufts University, this episode explores the history and science of summer\u2019s\xa0hottest drink.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices