Welcome to Tea of Life
The Original Raw Kombucha of South Africa
Founded in 2015, Tea of Life Kombucha was created with one simple belief: fermented drinks should actually be alive. Raw. Alive. Slow Fermented.
South Africa's original living kombucha crafted for gut health, natural energy and daily wellness.
While many commercial kombuchas are pasteurised or rushed through fermentation, Tea of Life remains truly raw, slow fermented and alive, preserving the natural probiotics, organic acids and living cultures that make kombucha such a powerful functional drink.
Every bottle is slowly fermented for up to a month, allowing the natural yeast and bacteria to transform sugar into beneficial acids resulting in a drink that is lower in sugar and far richer in living cultures.
Tea of Life is kombucha the way it was originally intended to be made.
6 Reasons Tea of Life is South Africa's Best Kombucha
1. Truly Raw & Alive
Our kombucha is never pasteurised. This means the living probiotics and fermentation cultures remain active, supporting gut health and digestion.
2. Slow Fermented for Maximum Benefits
Most kombucha is fermented for 7–10 days. Tea of Life ferments for up to 30 days, which:
- reduces sugar naturally
- increases beneficial acids
- creates deeper flavour complexity
3. Naturally Low Sugar
Because of the long fermentation, much of the sugar is consumed during the fermentation process.
The result: a refreshing drink that is far lower in sugar than typical soft drinks.
4. Functional Botanicals & Nootropics
Tea of Life pioneered nootropic kombucha in South Africa, combining fermentation with powerful natural ingredients such as:
- Sceletium (Kanna)
- Lion's Mane
- Honeybush
- Buchu
These ingredients support calm, focus and mood balance.
5. Crafted by a Founder Who Lives the Lifestyle
Tea of Life was founded by Elizabeth Gunther, a Type 1 diabetic who discovered kombucha’s benefits and wanted to make it accessible in South Africa.
Her mission was simple: create a functional drink that supports blood sugar balance, gut health and daily wellness.
6. Trusted by Premium Restaurants & Hotels
Tea of Life kombucha is proudly stocked in some of South Africa’s most respected establishments, including luxury hotels, wine estates and premium retailers like Babylonstoren, Delaire Wine Estate, Spier, and many others.
What Our Customers Say
Tea of Life is the only kombucha I drink. You can taste the difference immediately.
"I replaced soft drinks with this and my digestion improved dramatically."
"The Honeybush Sceletium flavour is incredible — calm energy without the crash."
