Before 2025 was named the year of the health drink, before matcha lattes became a status symbol and before anyone was talking about their gut microbiome in polite company, there was kombucha.

“Kombucha actually dates back more than 2000 years,” explains clinical nutritionist Claire Johnson. But there isn’t much of a clear origin story. There are some tales about it originating in ...

From kefir to kombucha and other bacterial brews, you’re bound to find something that will get your taste buds tingling with our line-up of the best on the market. We’ve reviewed more than a ...

They’re everywhere. Fermented foods like kombucha, kefir, and kimchi have swept through the health scene in recent years. They’re popping up everywhere—from chic cafes to everyday grocery stores.