Possible origins of kombucha in spontaneous fermentation
Caroline Isabel Kothe, Kim Wejendorp, Jacob Agerbo Rasmussen, Sarah S. T. Mak, Joshua D. Evans
This study investigates the spontaneous formation of kombucha biofilm by analyzing microbial dynamics and genetic adaptations in fermented tea, linking it to plant, insect, and human-associated microbes.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology