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Kombucha Tales and Legends đŸ‘» 🎭

Kombucha Tales and Legends đŸ‘» 🎭

In an earlier article, we looked at the origins of Kombucha both historically and home in Australia. But could such a fascinating drink really have such humble origins, or is there something left untold in the “true” story? Are SCOBYs actually an alien life form sent from space to invade...

 What’s so special about our Pear Kombucha?

What’s so special about our Pear Kombucha?

Oh, pears. Those bulbous little pyriforms.* Monceau Pet Nat Pear Kombucha is the third arrival in our current trilogy of non-alc craft kombuchas that we offer (alongside our orange and apple kombuchas). It’s crisp, a little sweet, with a mellow and delicate flavour, along with a refreshing natural carbonation that...

 What is the Origin of Kombucha?

What is the Origin of Kombucha?

We first encountered kombucha in a neighbourhood Melbourne cafe. It was a small little gingery bottle, one of the forerunners of commercial kombucha making in Australia. We had already dabbled in beer and winemaking and soon became fascinated...
What is Raw Kombucha?

What is Raw Kombucha?

Why do we keep Monceau Pet-Nat Kombucha raw? Monceau Pet-Nat is a ‘raw kombucha’ or ‘live kombucha’—meaning that it hasn’t had any of its living kombucha cultures killed off in production by high heat pasteurisation. Many commercial and supermarket kombuchas in Australia are subject to these treatments for a few...

 What is Organic Kombucha?

What is Organic Kombucha?

Monceau’s organic kombucha ferment is brewed with only pure organic teas. Utilising organic ingredients is a key part of our mission to create natural fermentations without the need for chemical interventions like sulphites, preservatives or sweeteners like erythritol and steviol glycosides (stevia). What does organic mean? As a starting point,...