Hakkasan Hibiscus and Lychee Kombucha

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

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]

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.

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.