Although their are some risks associated with drinking improperly brewed kombucha, especially for anyone with an immune disease and young children, the fermented tea drink has never actually killed anyone.

How much kombucha is bad for you?

So just how much kombucha should you drink? Too much of anything is bad for you, of course. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that four ounces of kombucha can be safely consumed one to three times a day.

Can kombucha cause health problems?

Kombucha has been reported to cause some side effects, including stomach problems, yeast infections, allergic reactions, yellow skin (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, and death.