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Chinese youth revive 1980s kombucha trend, embracing homebrewing

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Young people in China are embracing kombucha, a fermented tea drink, which has seen a resurgence in popularity. This trend mirrors a fad from the 1980s, with many now rediscovering the drink their parents used to make. The global popularity of kombucha, boosted by celebrity endorsements, has influenced its adoption in China, leading to both commercial product releases and a surge in homebrewing and online sharing of recipes. AI

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Chinese youth revive 1980s kombucha trend, embracing homebrewing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    What is kombucha and why are Chinese youth obsessed with the fermentation health trend?

    Young people in China are homemaking kombucha, reviving a 1980s fad from the previous generation after the drink became a globally recognised health product. In recent years, kombucha has gone viral in Western countries as a commercial beverage, endorsed by stars such as Kourtney…

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