SCOBY stands for "Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast." It's a key component in the production of Well Biome Kombucha fermented drink. The SCOBY is a rubbery, pancake-like disc that forms on the surface of the Kombucha during fermentation. It acts as a natural barrier that protects the tea from air and helps maintain a controlled environment for the fermentation process. SCOBY contains a variety of bacteria and yeast strains that work together to convert the tea and sugar into carbon dioxide and various enzymes, antioxidants and acids. This process gives Kombucha its characteristic fizzy texture.

Our body contains billions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, known as the microbiome. Most of these bacteria reside in our intestines. An imbalance between healthy and unhealthy microbes can cause various health problems, such as weight gain, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. Regular consumption of fermented drinks like Kombucha can reduce inflammation in the body and improve microbiome diversity, which is associated with better physical and mental health. Our gastrointestinal nervous system, also known as the "second brain," uses many of the same neurotransmitters as the central nervous system. It is in constant communication with the gut microbiome and the central nervous system through neural and hormonal signals, affecting mood and behavior. A healthy microbiome strengthens the blood-brain barrier, promotes the maturation of immune cells, and regulates hormone production.