Fermented tea that naturally produces trace amounts of alcohol.
Kombucha is a popular drink.
Kombucha is fermented tea. The fermentation process naturally produces trace amounts of alcohol (usually under 0.5%). Scholars differ: some say trace amounts that cannot intoxicate are permissible, while others say it should be avoided. Commercial kombucha often controls alcohol levels strictly to be sold as non-alcoholic.
There are varying scholarly opinions on some of the underlying ingredients, particularly depending on your madhhab.
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