Kombucha beverages may contain residual, low levels of alcohol from the multi-step fermentation process that converts sugar to alcohol (ethanol) and alcohol to acetic acid (vinegar). ... Yet, kombucha is marketed as non- alcoholic and may not be recognized by the general population as a beverage that may contain alcohol.

Can kombucha get you drunk?

The alcohol in kombucha comes from the fermentation in the tea, but the actual alcohol content is incredibly small. Like, less than 1 percent by volume small. A drink with that little alcohol isn't going to get you drunk or probably even buzzed unless you're guzzling bottle after bottle of the stuff (via Inverse).

Is kombucha always alcoholic?

Yes, it is. Many kinds of kombucha contain anywhere from 0.5% to 2% alcohol. Some types have less than 0.5%, but some have more, even though it is marketed as a non-alcoholic health drink.