![]() ![]() ![]() It’s minimally sweet, decidedly sour and a bit funky due to the herbal note. $3.49 for 14 ounces at Whole Foods. (3 stars) Better Booch Citrus Sunrise Kombuchaįlavored with orange peel and sage, this unusual kombucha may be an acquired taste. It’s tasty, but not for kombucha-newbies. It has a massive tang, plus zingy hits of orange and ginger. Those who prefer tame kombucha will want to sidestep this pungent brew. (3 stars) Brew Dr Organic Blood Orange Ginger Kombucha The fragrant, floral aroma of passionfruit plays well with the sour notes in this light, minimally sweet brew. (3½ stars) Humm Mango Passionfruit Probiotic Kombucha It has an unapologetic vinegar kick and a punch of peppery ginger. ![]() Rhett shared in his excitement, saying that the cranberry and kombucha flavors work well together. UTI, say goodbye Whoo Yeahhh That’s niceee, an enthusiastic Link said when he first tasted it. Serious drinkers of kombucha will appreciate the powerful dose of authentic, long-brewed kombucha in this stout drink. (Rhett: 74, Link: 78) Cosmic Cranberry comes on strong, apparently. $2.99 for 16 ounces at Trader Joes. (4 stars) Health-Ade Blood Orange Carrot Ginger Kombucha Detailed label info on the probiotic content is a bonus. GT’s Synergy Tangerine Dream Raw KombuchaĪn array of fresh juices plus a hit of vanilla makes for a creamy, pleasant gulp. Bad kombucha is watery, sour or simply too funky to enjoy. Great kombucha has a bright, acidic kick and just enough added flavors to tame the natural vinegar flavor. Since citrus is a clear favorite, we rounded up a cartful of citrusy flavored options and poured. Think mango, strawberry, peach, cranberry, apple or any kind of citrus. Kombucha flavors are as varied as the produce department with herbs, ginger and fruit in every combination. Brewed even longer, the sugars turn to alcohol, making “hard” kombucha. Within days, the drink becomes the bright, flavorful, effervescent drink that’s found in bottles and cans on store shelves. The real fun begins during the second ferment, when fruits and flavors are added. Upon the initial fermentation, the liquid ranges from slightly acidic to incredibly sour. During the fermentation time, a scoby, similar to the “mother” that transforms wine into vinegar, consumes the sugar and produces a probiotic-rich liquid that is believed to promote gut health. It’s a fermented drink that’s typically made by mixing brewed tea with sugar and allowing it to ferment for a few weeks. What exactly is kombucha? Kombucha isn’t juice or cider. Find it near the pressed juices or in its own case. Once a fringe health drink, kombucha has catapulted to the mainstream, earning space in nearly every grocery, deli and coffee shop. Low in sugar and sodium and packed with probiotics, kombucha is a libation to embrace. After a season of rich holiday food and drink, January is the perfect time for a big swig of gut-friendly, health-enhancing kombucha. ![]()
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