What it is, how to make it and how it differs from the bottled kombucha you know.
Short answer
Powdered kombucha is dried kombucha sold in sachets or sticks. You make it by mixing a sachet with cold water, and it needs no fridge. KOMGO is Korean powdered kombucha: each 5 g stick mixed with 250-300 ml of cold water makes, in under 30 seconds, a 15 kcal drink with 18 probiotic strains, no added sugar, alcohol-free and caffeine-free, in three Korean fruit flavours (yuja, omija and bokbunja). It keeps for up to 3 years.
What is kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented drink that has been part of Asian culture for more than 2,000 years. It is made by fermenting sweetened tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts known as the SCOBY. The result is a slightly tangy, refreshing drink with a light fizz.
In recent years it has become one of the most popular alternatives to soft drinks, as more and more people look for drinks with less sugar and a different taste.
What is powdered kombucha?
Traditional kombucha has a practical problem: it usually needs a fridge, it's heavy and it takes up space. Powdered kombucha solves that: it's kombucha in dry form that you reconstitute with water when you want to drink it.
Each KOMGO stick contains kombucha powder, black tea extract, Korean fruit extract and kombucha culture and 18 probiotic strains. It weighs 5 g, needs no fridge and fits in a pocket.
Powdered vs. bottled kombucha
Comparison: bottled kombucha and KOMGO powdered kombucha
Feature
Bottled kombucha
KOMGO powder
Storage
Usually refrigerated
No fridge, cool and dry place
Format
Bottle or can
5 g stick
Carrying it
Heavy and bulky
Fits in a pocket
Preparation
Ready to drink
1 stick + 250-300 ml of cold water
Sugars
Varies by brand
No added sugar (<1 g per stick)
Calories
Varies by brand
15 kcal per stick
Probiotics
Varies by brand
18 probiotic strains
Shelf life
Weeks or months, chilled
Up to 3 years, no fridge
How to make powdered kombucha
Open the stick
Pour the powder into your glass
Add 250-300 ml of cold water
Stir well
Add ice and enjoy
Leave some room in the glass: it fizzes when you mix the powder with water. Use 250 ml if you like it stronger, up to 300 ml if you prefer it lighter.
Total transparency. No small print.
Knowing what you consume is as important as enjoying it. So here is all the nutrition information for the three flavours, clear and simple.
Every stick also contains:
18 probiotic strains.
Vitamins C, E, A and B complex.
Iron and folic acid.
Kombucha powder and black tea extract.
All three flavours share the same base: acid (citric acid), acidity regulator (sodium bicarbonate), kombucha powder, black tea extract, apple juice powder, sweeteners (erythritol and sucralose), vitamins and minerals and kombucha culture. On top of that, each flavour has its own fruit extract and flavouring.
Nutrition facts · Yuja
Average value
Per 100 g
Per stick (5 g)
Energy
1260 kJ / 300 kcal
63 kJ / 15 kcal
Fat
0 g
0 g
of which saturates
0 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
80 g
4 g
of which sugars
9 g
<1 g
Protein
0 g
0 g
Salt
18 g
0,9 g
Nutrition facts · Omija
Average value
Per 100 g
Per stick (5 g)
Energy
1260 kJ / 300 kcal
63 kJ / 15 kcal
Fat
0 g
0 g
of which saturates
0 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
80 g
4 g
of which sugars
9 g
<1 g
Protein
0 g
0 g
Salt
16 g
0,8 g
Nutrition facts · Bokbunja
Average value
Per 100 g
Per stick (5 g)
Energy
1260 kJ / 300 kcal
63 kJ / 15 kcal
Fat
0 g
0 g
of which saturates
0 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
80 g
4 g
of which sugars
9 g
<1 g
Protein
0 g
0 g
Salt
18 g
0,9 g
The difference you can't see
18 probiotic strains
Selected one by one to take care of you from within. Pick a group and tap each strain to learn more.
Lactobacillus acidophilusContributes to the balance of the gut microbiota and is involved in lactose digestion.
Yuja is yuzu, a very aromatic Asian citrus fruit. Omija is the Schisandra berry, whose Korean name means “five flavours”. Bokbunja is the Korean black raspberry. Not sure where to start? The 3-Flavour Pack has all three with 20% off.
When and how to drink it
You can carry it with you and it keeps for up to 3 years with no fridge. Being alcohol-free and caffeine-free, you can drink it at any time of day. You can also enjoy it:
With sparkling water.
As the base for a mocktail.
After a workout.
At work.
At the beach or when travelling.
Whenever you fancy a light, refreshing drink.
Common questions
What is KOMGO?
KOMGO is Korean powdered kombucha in stick format, with 18 probiotic strains. Mix a 5 g stick with cold water and in seconds you have a kombucha flavoured with Korean fruit: yuja (Korean lemon), omija (magnolia berries) or bokbunja (black raspberry). It needs no fridge and fits in any pocket.
How do you make KOMGO?
Open a stick, pour it into a glass, add 250 to 300 ml of cold or iced water and stir well. Leave a little room in the glass because it fizzes. It's ready in a few seconds.
How many probiotics does KOMGO have?
Each KOMGO stick is enriched with 18 carefully selected probiotic strains, including Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The full list of all 18 is in our powdered kombucha guide.
Does KOMGO contain sugar?
It has no added sugar. Each stick contains less than 1 g of sugars, which come from the fruit ingredients themselves. The sweetness comes from erythritol and sucralose.
Does it contain alcohol or caffeine?
No. KOMGO is alcohol-free and caffeine-free, so you can drink it at any time of day.
Does it need to be refrigerated?
No. As a powder it needs no refrigeration: just keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. That's why you can carry it in your bag, backpack or suitcase.
Why might a sachet look slightly puffed?
That's normal. Kombucha powder contains a live culture and fermentation can slightly puff up some sachets. It is safe to drink.
What are the ingredients?
The base is kombucha powder, black tea extract, the Korean fruit extract of each flavour, apple juice powder, vitamins and minerals and kombucha culture (a mix of bacteria and yeasts), sweetened with erythritol and sucralose. The full list is on each flavour's page.
