FAQ
What is kombucha?
Kombucha is an age-old probiotic functional beverage originating in China/ Mongolia. It is made by fermenting sweet tea using particular strains of yeast and bacteria which produces a tangy fizzy drink. We make it in its original form, and infused with various flavours.
- Why kombucha?
- Probiotic goodness
- Good source of Vitamin C and other antioxidants
- Rich in beneficial organic acids like acetic acid, glucuronic acid, and gluconic acid
- Restores gut flora and improves digestive health
- Boosts immunity
- Helps detox your body
What is sourdough bread?
Sourdough bread is the original traditional form of bread. It is fermented and leavened using a culture of wild yeast. It breaks down the dough into readily digestible nutrients and imparts it a delicious characteristic taste with a hint of sourness.
- Why sourdough bread?
- No sugar at all!
- Good source of iron and selenium
- Easier to digest due to pre-biotic content.
- All grains has an antinutrient called phytic acid. It binds to minerals and limits our body’s ability to absorb them. Fermentation by lactic acid – bacteria in sourdough breaks down the phytic acid significantly making the other minerals available to us.
Is sourdough bread gluten-free?
No, sourdough bread is not gluten-free. But it has shown to be easier on the digestive system for those with a gluten intolerance. The long fermentation process involved in making sourdough improves digestion of gluten-forming proteins, known for causing wheat intolerances and allergies.
We heard you say ‘NO’ to plastic?
Honestly, most of the time. But not always. We do our bit to operate our business responsibly and make our processes as less polluting as we can. This has been one of the most challanging aspects of our business and we are still far from where we wish to be. We’ll share some of the things we have been doing:
- In our restaurant,
- we don’t sell single-use water bottle
- we use steel straws
- we use plant-based takeaway containers
- we use compostable plastic and paper bags
- we carry our own canvas bags for shopping supplies
- we make our own cleaning liquid and dish-wash soaps from all-natural ingredients!
- We use paper and compostable plastic bags for our orders
- We use glass bottles for our liquid products. Safest for food, and reusable.
- We buy back all our bottles!
How can I pay for my order?
We accept secure online payments through debit/credit cards, wallets, and UPI. We also offer free COD payment for local orders and for national orders at an extra fee.
How do you deliver?
- In Imphal City area we offer same-day and next-day delivery through our hyperlocal delivery partners.
- For select products, we offer countrywide shipping through Delhivery and India Post EMS.
What is Clearance Sale?
Products listed for Clearance Sale are from batches nearing their best-by date. The Sourdough bread and Kombucha bottles we ship are at least 5 days due its best-before date, and the Ghost & Co. hot sauces at least 1 month due. The items offered on 10% Clearance Sale are due less than the specified time mentioned above, but not past their best-before date on the say of shipping. P.S. those who know know that kombucha tastes best closer to its best-by date 😉
Why are your products so cheap/costly?
Yes we get both of these! All of our products are made will all-natural ingredients harnessing fermentation processes which take time and care. We also prioritise to use packaging materials which doesn’t pose risk to the environment. All of these adds to the final price of our products. We don’t stand a chance on comparison with a bottle of Coke!
On the other hand, we sincerely wish the food that we believe is good for health reaches as many people as possible. So, you’ll find that our products cost much less than their counterparts selling in major Cities in India. We try to make them even more value-for-money by offering discounts on our website and subscription plans.
What is in the pipeline?
Pineapples!