Most importantly, your fizzy drink will not have as much caffeine as the tea it was started with does. The fermentation process will take some of the caffeine with it as it goes, leaving most kombucha with less caffeine than your average cup of decaf coffee. People who are particularly sensitive to caffeine or who have cut out caffeine entirely may notice the small amounts, but if you’re used to having a daily cup of coffee (or two), the low caffeine level in kombucha likely won’t be noticeable. Another component that may influence your energy levels when drinking kombucha is the other micronutrients present. “Kombucha has antioxidant potential and free radical scavenging ability, which in turn ameliorates the damage induced by oxidative stress,” explained Davar, “This detoxing property of kombucha in addition to its contribution to a healthy gut microbiome can potentially affect energy levels in healthy individuals.”
