FAQ

Kombucha is a fermented drink made using tea, cane sugar and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast called SCOBY.

We know many people have told you it’s a mushroom, but they weren’t totally right. A Scoby is an acronym for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast. It’s the magical ingredient that feeds itself on sugar and caffeine and generates organic acids, digestive enzymes and good bacteria (probiotics) which make kombucha a healthy and balanced drink.

In order to keep all the kombucha benefits, our kombucha isn’t filtered nor pasteurized and is very much alive. This way, with every sip, your body can take advantage of all the probiotics, digestive enzymes and organic acids naturally produced by fermentation.

You have to keep your kombucha in the fridge (0-4 °Celsius) because it’s still alive. Otherwise, it will continue to ferment and might lose its awesome taste. 

Once placed in a can or barrel, our kombucha can be preserved for six months. For cans, you can refer to the expiration date written on the bottom of the can. For containers filled at our keg stations, we recommend consumption within one month. It’s important to keep the product refrigerated.

All kombucha contains traces of alcohol caused by fermentation. However, our kombuchas contain less than 0.5% alcohol. But you can use it to create tasty cocktails!

Fermented and raw products aren’t advised for pregnant women.

We have two ranges of kombucha. For the first one containing organic cane sugar, the carbohydrate rate varies from 3 to 4%. As for our sugar-free range, our kombuchas have 0% carbohydrate.

Since fermentation requires sugar, we use cane sugar. We then fully ferment the kombucha until there are only tiny traces of residual sugar left. To replace the taste of sugar, we use organic erythritol and stevia.

We only use whole and 100% organic ingredients. We do it for your health, to reduce the consumption of pesticides and for the planet to keep our Earth and our waterways clean.

Our kombucha is naturally decaffeinated and contains less than 11mg of caffeine per can.

It means that we carefully select powerful herbs and plants, like astragalus or rhodiola, to complement our flavors. Plants are so alive and full of energy and all have their own characteristics which are very good for your body and health. At Gutsy, our mission is to brew a healthy and flavorsome kombucha, and since plants are so powerful, this is why we decided to include them in our recipes.

Quite simply because we want to make healthy and tasty kombucha and we believe that there is nothing that tastes better than nature itself. We therefore believe that it is not necessary to add these ingredients.

We donate 1% of our sales of cans to organizations that care about the environment and take concrete action to have a positive impact on the environment. We have recently supported Mission 100 Tonnes and Nature Québec. 

Everyone has a different digestive system, you just have to listen to your body. Initially, we recommend consuming between 250ml and 350ml for the first consumptions, and see how your body reacts. You can then increase the quantities.

Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a credit note or exchange.

We only offer store credits, no refunds. To be eligible for a store credit, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging and been kept at a temperature between 0 and 4 degrees celsius at all times.

We will not accept the exchange or offer you a store credit if: 
- Any item is not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Store credit (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your demand for a store credit.

If you're approved, a gift certificate with the amount of your original purchase will be sent to your email within a certain amount of days. If you don't receive anything, please contact us at commandes@gutsykombucha.com.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at commandes@gutsykombucha.com and send your item to: Les Boissons Fermentées et Gazéifiées Gutsy Inc, 5555 rue Cartier, Montreal QC H2H 1X8, Canada.

Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a store credit to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

To return your product, you should mail your product to: Les Boissons Fermentées et Gazéifiées Gutsy Inc, 5555 rue Cartier, Montreal QC H2H 1X8, Canada

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a store credit, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your store credit.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Mushrooms and adaptogenic plants benefit your body according to its needs. They are known to help the body adapt to daily stress and maintain balance. These plants can improve cognitive functions, strengthen and invigorate the immune system, regulate your mood and provide long-lasting energy.

Ashwagandha, Holy Basil and Maca.

ADAPT² is a beverage made from the prolonged fermentation of adaptogenic plants. Fermentation optimizes plant phytonutrient bioavailability and microorganism biodiversity, which allows the body to absorb them more easily.