Stiff Tea | Alcoholic hard kombucha, brewed not spiked

Hard Kombucha

Brewed, not spiked

Fermented tea

Properly brewed tea, fermented with our own house culture until it's deliciously sour and refreshing.

Made boozy

Then we ferment it again, and that second fermentation is what makes it boozy. That's how we like our tea.

Sharp, tangy and a bit unexpected

Closer to a fruit beer, natural wine or cider than a soft drink.

Brewed, not mixed. Fermented, not spiked

The alcohol comes from the brew, not a shot of spirit. Proper brewing takes time, and great flavour doesn't come from shortcuts.

Stiff Tea founder Zach Taylor holds up a big jar of pickles with a can of In a Pickle hard kombucha inside.

Real fermentation, proper brewing, genuine products made with real ingredients

Meet our founder, Zach Taylor.

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“Didn't think this would work but wow!”

David, on In a Pickle
“Pickly magic!”

Sam, on In a Pickle
“Very gherkin.”

Clive, on In a Pickle
“Juicy grape and apple, lovely sour”

Neil, on Grape Cooler
“Loved them all, especially the grape. I find them refreshing and tasty.”

On Grape Cooler
“Lovely sharp tart from the apple and grape flavours. There is something quite winey about this, possibly from the grapes, which gives it a unique character”

Daniel, on Grape Cooler
“Raspberry is the best by far, absolutely loved it. You have turned me into a raspberry tea goblin.”

On Raspberry Blower
“Crisp, slightly sour but pack a big punchy flavour without it being overpowering in any way. My go to drink is a sour beer so this was an unexpected alternative.”

On the mixed case

How strong is Stiff Tea?

In a Pickle, Grape Cooler and Raspberry Blower are all 3.4% ABV, in a 330ml can (about 1.1 units). We ferment the tea twice, and that's where the alcohol comes from, not a shot of spirit.

Is Stiff Tea good for you?

It's an alcoholic drink, so no more than any other. Pleasure, not healthy alcohol: we make it for the taste and the fun. We're for burger night with your mates, not the post-gym smoothie. For the facts on alcohol, visit drinkaware.co.uk.

What does hard kombucha taste like?

Expect bold flavours with real depth, closer to a fruit beer, natural wine or cider than a soft drink. Like cider? Start with In a Pickle. Natural wine? Grape Cooler. Sour beer? Raspberry Blower.

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