Drink something real,
alive, and good for you.
Unpasteurised. Slow fermented for up to 30 days. No added CO₂. This is kombucha the way it was always meant to be made.
fermentation
ever
pasteurised
Cape Town
Four ways to drink REAL
Most kombucha
is not what you
think it is.
Pasteurisation, added CO₂, short fermentation cycles — these are shortcuts that make production cheaper and shelf life longer. They also kill the living cultures that make kombucha worth drinking. Tea of Life does none of these things. It never has.
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Pure, uncomplicated kombucha. No botanicals, no additions — just fermentation doing exactly what it should.
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Kanna has been used by the Khoikhoi for centuries to support mood and calm. We slow-brew it into a REAL kombucha base — the most distinctly South African functional drink you will find.
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Six REAL kombucha flavours in a 250ml can. Alive with botanicals and natural acidity — pour less spirit, skip the sugary mixers, and let the flavour lead.
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of REAL
"I just want to make something
good for everybody."
Elizabeth Gunther founded Tea of Life in 2015 after discovering raw kombucha as a Type 1 diabetic searching for a natural way to support her blood sugar balance. She brewed her first batch at home. She felt the shift. She never stopped.
A decade on, the same SCOBY culture from that first home batch still lives in our Cape Town brewery. Some things should not change.
The community speaks
Over the past few years, I've been dealing with chronic gastritis and working hard to restore my gut health. One of the biggest lifestyle changes I've made has been giving up alcohol and processed food. Tea of Life has become one of those little daily rituals I genuinely look forward to. It feels like I'm choosing something that supports my body instead of working against it. I truly believe there's a powerful connection between our gut and our mind. Thank you, Tea of Life, for creating something that fits so beautifully into my healing journey.
Drinking Tea of Life almost every day for the past 3 years has made me realise how simple health can be. Being able to sip my skincare and my probiotics as well as supporting my immune system is pure magic, especially when it tastes this good. Don't know what I'd do without it. Also biggest shoutout ever to Elizabeth the wizard behind it all!
I love traveling and kombucha. Whenever I'm in a new place, I always try the local offerings. I should have expected a great kombucha from a Cape Town-based brewery, but this turned out to be the best I've ever had, especially the rose flavoured one. During travel, we often experience stomach and gut discomfort from all the new environments and ingredients, so combining travel with kombucha is the perfect way to keep you going. It also contains some natural caffeine!
Lately I've really been enjoying Tea of Life kombucha in the mornings. Especially on days where I didn't sleep enough, feel a bit bloated, or just want a slower start to the day. My favourite flavour is probably Hibiscus Lime, but there's honestly a flavour for every occasion.
Healthy gut, healthy mindset. Tea of Life is my favourite probiotic drink that enhances my mood every day.
Absolutely delicious kombucha! The flavours are perfectly balanced, refreshing and not overly sweet. You can really taste the quality ingredients and every sip feels like a healthy treat. It's become my go-to drink for a refreshing boost and great gut health. Highly recommended.
Pleasantly surprised from the very first sip. The way the cinnamon and cayenne come together is unexpected and completely brilliant.
