Those hoping to support a local brand might choose this one simply because it undergoes the least processing of the five. It also has the highest sugar content (22 grams) out of the five brands yet somehow doesn't taste very sugary at all. It definitely has a probiotic, fermented, alcoholic taste, somewhat like an apple cider vinegar. Louis locally crafted brew, you can see the bacteria strains swimming at the top of the drink. #SpoonTip: Add a splash of vodka to the raspberry lemon flavor for a “healthy” summer mixed drink. It's not surprising that this sweetness comes from a higher sugar content (16 grams), but if it's your first time tasting kombucha, this is easily one of your best bets. The raspberry lemon flavor tastes like crystal lite powder or watered down lemonade, thoroughly masking the classic kombucha flavor. This is definitely a beginner's kombucha that doesn’t have a strong acidic taste while still providing the same bacterial health benefits. Kevita (Raspberry Lemon) Isabella Neuberg Despite such promising flavors, it has a slightly bad after-taste, but remains a good choice (potentially for the more seasoned kombucha drinker). The varieties include spiced apple, super berry and white rose.
Strawberry synergy kombucha portable#
Unfortunately, the bottle is not portable because the top does not screw on again once opened. Brew Kombucha gives you a stronger kombucha taste with about the same amount of sugar and calories as GT’s. Brew Kombucha (SuperBerry) Isabella Neuberg #SpoonTip: The glass bottles can easily be washed and reused as a to-go drink container that can be recycled anywhere. With only 70 calories and 8 grams of sugar per bottle, this one provides you with the general probiotic benefits of kombucha, without setting you back health-wise. Synergy also has kombucha with chia seeds, which adds protein to the drink. GT’s synergy has a lighter and smoother personality than original kombucha formulas, and it comes in a variety of flavors like mango and strawberry. This one definitely has the best mixture of acidity and taste.
GT’s Synergy (Gingerberry) Isabella Neuberg I tried each one to give those new to kombucha a sense of what they're getting into. The drink is highly acidic (which is why it tastes somewhat like vinegar) and contains a slight amount of alcohol due to the fermentation process.Īt Whole Foods, you can find five brands of the drink in varying flavors. In the past several years, kombucha has become a popular drink that health experts swear by, thanks to its richness in probiotics, antioxidants and vitamin B. The drink is made by fermenting tea with a live, expanding bacterial culture and yeast for two weeks.ĭuring the fermenting process, the bacteria and yeast grow to resemble a giant mushroom that can be used to make another batch of kombucha.
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