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Traditionally, black tea was always used for brewing and maintaining kombucha mushroom culture. There. are reasons for using black tea that aid in the longevity of the cultures vitality working as a nutrient solution. contained within the plant in question. Kombucha does not like herbs or plants with high amounts of volatile. oils, an example would be peppermint tea.
The short answer is no. It is simply fermented tea which has been around for thousands of years (hence its claim to antiquity). According to WebMD, Kombucha is made by fermenting kombucha and bacteria with black tea, sugar, and other ingredients. It is used for everything from boosting the immune system to treating cancer, AIDS and high blood pressure; however, there is no scientific evidence that it is an effective treatment for any condition.