Where to get the best Kombucha in Singapore
Stock up on its health properties at these five places
Text: Anna A
Credit: Mel’s Kombucha Bar (@mels_kombucha_bar)
Amongst one of the world’s top health drinks is kombucha, an ancient fermented drink which has been around for centuries. Simple yet effective, it’s made from green or black tea, yeast and bacteria which when brewed and set aside for a week or more, results in a fizzy, gut-health-boosting beverage.
Kombucha is rich in probiotics and contains antioxidants that can kill harmful bacteria. Advocates say it helps your digestion, rids your body of toxins and boosts your energy. Melissa Mak, founder of kombucha brand Fizzicle explains that there are “four main benefits — better gut health, immunity, mood and joints”. “Gut health is integral to our mental wellbeing as well as our physical health, our gut is our second brain, where 90% of serotonin aka brain happy hormone is produced” according to Melissa.
Kombucha’s power to aid digestion comes from the fact that fermentation makes probiotics which help with diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “While no panacea, kombucha is one of the few things that you can trade in for your soda, cocktail or beer” Melissa adds. “It’s a simple first step to supporting gut health and making a choice towards a healthier lifestyle.”
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Brewed with organic cane sugar as well as a mix of organic loose-leaf black & green tea, the kombucha at Mel’s Kombucha Bar promises a refreshing and delicious treat without spiking your sugar levels. We are told that no additional sugar is added after the fermentation process either. The home business offers a selection of 7 flavours, from Strawberry Mint and Ginger Tumeric to less orthodox combinations like their Pineapple Chilli flavour.
Cost: SGD 7 for a 450ml bottle with delivery services ranging from SGD 4- 12 depending on your location. Purchase via their Instagram page.
Credit: Fizzicle
Fizzicle’s Jun Kombucha (or junboocha) is handcrafted with delicious flavours and organic tea, as well as honey instead of refined sugar. Be sure to sample Pink Guava. Perfectly Instagrammable, this kombucha is packed with Vitamin C with pink guava, rosella and wildflower honey — it promises to boost your heart health, eyesight and even your skin.
Address: 430 Upper Changi. Our new address is 25 Harper Road, #13-03A, Singapore 369683
Opening Hours: 10:00 until 15:00 on Saturdays
Cost: From SGD 7.80 for a 270ml bottle, SGD 86 for a 12 pack or SGD 479 for a 3-month subscription. Purchase via their website
Credit: Antidote
Antidote aims to bridge innovation and nutrition to the masses by making kombucha from natural, fresh fruits and vegetables for even more health benefits (as well as less calories). Their house blends are flavoured with tasty, all-natural ingredients. Our favourite is Revitalising Red which features Japanese cucumber, celery and red apple.
Cost: SGD 44.90 for a pack of 6 x 250ml bottles. Subscriptions available from SGD 80.90 per month for 12 bottles of kombucha. Purchase via their website
Specialising in kefir and other natural probiotics, Miss Kefir also makes refreshingly sour, slightly sweet kombucha. Brewed with organic raw cane sugar and fermented for two days, the finished product is gluten-free, dairy-free and even contains caffeine for a little kick. Green Tee Darjeeling combines Japanese Shizuoka green tea and Fairtrade Darjeeling black tea to make a balanced, easily drinkable beverage.
Address: 308 Telok Kurau Road, #01-05 Vibes@ East Coast, Singapore, 423858
Opening Hours: 9:00 until 20:00 on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Open from 9:00 until 15:00 on Tuesday and Sunday
Cost: SGD 7 for a 330ml, or SGD 8 for a 400ml bottle
Reflecting Asia’s diversity and heritage, Le Vyr is inspired by and fermented with premium local ingredients, free from flavourings, colourings and preservatives. Variations include spins on traditional favourites such as Singapore Sling, Kopi-O and Liang Teh all bursting with flavours. Our tip top is to drink with plenty of ice.
Cost: SGD 7.50 per 330ml bottle, or SGD 35.50 for a five pack. Purchase via their website
Founded after two colleagues realised their mutual love for fermentation on a business trip, Craft & Culture use raw products made in small batches completely by hand. Our favourite is Peach Black Tea Kombucha which packs plenty of minerals and vitamins in a deliciously fruity drink.
Cost: SGD 6.50 for a 250ml bottle, from SGD 32.50 for the starter packs, or SGD 97.50 for a seasonal sample set of 15 kombucha flavours. Purchase via their website
Credit: Komboochy
Fairly new to the scene, Komboochy emerged amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic in May 2020. Its circumstances, however, did not stop it from garnering more than its fair share of customers. Bringing a local twist to Kombucha, Komboochy’s menu features Asia-inspired flavours, such as Sour Plum and Tangerine Chrysanthemum. The cute packaging it offers is definitely a plus as well!
Cost: SGD 9.90-11.90 per 480ml bottle for its Boutique Blends and SGD 7.90 per 480ml bottle for its Low Sugar, Low Carb flavours. Keep a look out for their occasional promotions too! Purchase via their web page.
