Kombucha

Summary

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that became a topic of discussion among the players during Session 8 of the campaign. The drink contains a small amount of alcohol as a natural byproduct of the fermentation process. Abdul sent kombucha to other players, including jasmine green tea cheese foam and tarot flavored varieties produced by Phillips Brewery.

The players discussed the composition and effects of kombucha, with varying levels of familiarity with the beverage. Abdul mentioned experiencing what might have been a placebo effect from drinking it, while Shawn noted that someone who has never consumed alcohol before could potentially feel something from a decent-sized bottle.

Details

Kombucha is a tea-based drink that undergoes fermentation. As Shawn explained during Session 8's discussions, the fermentation process naturally produces alcohol in the beverage. The alcohol content is generally small, though Shawn observed that for someone with no prior alcohol consumption, a decent-sized bottle might produce noticeable effects.

Phillips Brewery manufactures kombucha among its products. The varieties mentioned in Session 8 include jasmine green tea cheese foam and tarot flavored kombucha, both of which Abdul sent to other players as part of food deliveries.

The players demonstrated different levels of understanding about what kombucha is and how it's made. Shawn expressed surprise about the tea base of the drink, stating:

"I did not know it was tea. It's weird."

History

Session 8

Kombucha came up during Session 8 as part of discussions about food deliveries. Abdul had sent kombucha from Phillips Brewery to other players, prompting a conversation about the beverage's properties and effects.

The group discussed the alcohol content present in kombucha due to fermentation. Abdul mentioned possibly feeling a small buzz from drinking it, though acknowledged this might have been a placebo effect. Shawn confirmed that kombucha does contain alcohol from the fermentation process, and noted that someone who had never had alcohol before might feel something from consuming a decent-sized bottle.

The conversation also revealed that not all players were familiar with kombucha's composition, with Shawn learning that it is made from tea.