A delightful article. I've no desire to make, or drink Kombucha. However, I do understand better why people get beer bellies :)

I don't think there are borders between life and science. I refuse to acknowledge them when they are thrown up. Parts of your post were difficult for me (yeah, the German was a challenge also) but parts were entertaining and instructive.

A nice way to start my Sunday morning--along with a cup of mundane, unfermented black coffee.