Hakkasan Hibiscus and Lychee Kombucha

YALA states that it produces a fully non-alcoholic version of kombucha, with trace alcohol levels that fall within Islamic halal standards, and credits a proprietary process for that result. The company says it maintains batch-to-batch consistency using an in-house lab.

The declared ingredients for Hakkasan Hibiscus and Lychee Kombucha include black tea and mixed berries, with hibiscus and lychee giving the drink its name and flavour direction.^[1]

Mixed Berries — Declared Ingredient. Mixed berries are listed among the ingredients.^[1]

Hibiscus — Colour and Acidity. Hibiscus is one of the two named flavour components and is responsible for the drink's colour and its tangy edge.^[1]

Lychee — Aromatic Counterweight. Lychee is the second named component, working against the hibiscus to soften the profile.^[1]

Appearance. Deep ruby, a hue YALA attributes to the hibiscus.^[1]

Nose. Delicate, perfumed fruit notes from the lychee.^[1]

Palate. Hibiscus gives a bright, tangy lift; lychee rounds the edges.^[1]

Structure. Only two structural points are described in the available tasting notes.^[1]

• Acidity: bright, tangy lift from hibiscus
• Body: edges rounded by lychee

Production. YALA Kombucha is brewed in Abu Dhabi, UAE, handcrafted in small batches using real tea, herbs and fruit. The company expanded production with a new central production facility in 2024.

Ingredients Policy. YALA describes its kombucha as a naturally fermented drink made only from natural ingredients — tea, herbs, berries and fruit. The company states that it is the only globally awarded halal certified kombucha made in the UAE. Across the range, 100ml contains less than 5g of sugar, with a whole bottle just under 10g.^{[1],[2],[3],[4]}