Drink This Now: CBD Kombucha from Tea-Biotics

CBD Kombucha from Tea-Biotics // Photo by Sarah Sipple

Fizzy, fruity, and feel-good. That is kombucha in a nutshell–specifically Olathe’s Tea-Biotics kombucha. It is delicately sweeter and less vinegary than others. These are refreshing while other kombuchas are jarring. 

Some drink the fermented tea for gut microbiome benefits, and others enjoy it as a lower-sugar alternative to soda and juice. Then there are the CBD-enhanced kombucha options, of which Tea-Biotics has five. 

This month’s magazine may be all about THC but we know it is not an option nor desire for everyone. CBD, or cannabidiol, contains no THC and is federally legal. Evidence suggests that it may help ease discomfort and improve sleep, in part due to anti-inflammatory properties.

CBD-enhanced kombucha could be an easily accessible tool in your relaxing, chill-out toolkit. My top recommendation is the Tea-Biotics Blueberry flavor with 25mg of broad-spectrum CBD, due to its true-to-nature flavor. It lands near the edge of bright and tart without crossing it, unless you expect it to have the soft syrupiness of soda. The blueberry flavor is authentically pleasant; a simple pleasure.

The Hibiscus Watermelon CBD variety introduces a hint of the vinegary bite that most kombuchas have, but the watermelon comes through nicely. The effervescence lasts about half an hour when served from a glass but lasts longer when kept in the bottle. 

Tea-Biotics kombucha can be found on tap at the main facility in Olathe (the world’s largest kombucha taproom, btw!) and at ten other locations across the metro. Bottled kombucha can be found in many area grocers. I picked up mine from the Kombucha Lounge in East Crossroads. The lounge is a great space to meet or work, as well as enjoy discounts on refilling returned Tea-Biotics bottles.

Tea-Bitotics Taproom is at 677 N Lindenwood Dr., Olathe, Kansas 66062. Downtown, Kombucha Lounge is at 640 E 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.