I have heard this is just another trend that will soon go away. Any thoughts? I used to drink a little Apple Cider Vinegar in the morning. Kombucha seems to be the lesser of two evils.....Experience?.....Zebulon

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I have heard this is just another trend that will soon go away. Any thoughts? I used to drink a little Apple Cider Vinegar in the morning. Kombucha seems to be the lesser of two evils.....Experience?.....Zebulon

Bitter to me. Don’t care for it.

I actually really enjoy the taste. There’s some good ones out there.

If you don't like yogurt it's way to get active cultures, but it's no panacea.

Tried it, it's okay. I wanted it to be a little more sour/tart/tangy. I bought the lowest sugar one I could find and it was still pretty sweet.

Blech! comes to mind...

My office in Portland has it on tap, tried it once and almost spewed, hated it.

I think it's something everybody just pretends to like, like an emperor's new clothes thing. But I also think that about coffee and alcohol.

I think it tastes like piss. My wife loves it. Try it.

The work cafeteria has an entire chill case of it from a variety of brands.
There's a lot, some more sour than others. Like Arc said, it's another food stuff that has culture for your gut. Pop culture and all the beauty/health fads has highjacked it and made appear to be some super-duper drink. People who enjoy canning and preserving make kombucha at home.

Kombucha? A ‘60s song, I think. The hippies really liked it. They sat in circles and held hands while they sang it.

Love the stuff. Both store bought, and home made that a friend brews.

Isn’t it fermented and has a tinge of alcohol content?

It can be dangerous.

Allergic and Toxic Reactions
Allergic reactions occur when the body exhibits negative immune reactions--such as congestion, difficulty breathing or swelling--in response to particular toxins (allergens). According to Bauer, numerous allergic reactions triggered by kombucha tea have been reported. Since mold may develop during the fermenting process, people with mold allergies are at heightened risk of experiencing allergic reactions. Toxic reactions, or adverse physical reactions caused by exposure to poisonous chemicals, have also been reported.

Bacterial Illnesses
Various types of bacteria, fungus and yeast may develop during the brewing and fermenting processes used to make kombucha tea. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), some of these substances may be toxic and lead to bacteria-related illnesses, such as candidiasis, vagintis or thrush. Since home-brewing methods and facilities vary substantially, kombucha tea may also contain dangerous germs. For this reason, the ACS warns people with cancer, HIV/AIDS or other immune-related health problems to abstain from kombucha tea.

Liver Damage and Potential Death
Kombucha and kombucha tea-related deaths have been reported. According to an article by Dr. W. Gifford-Jones, published in "Epoch Times" in 2007, kombucha intake may cause severe liver damage and potentially lead to death. Gifford-Jones suggests that consumers increasingly reach for herbal remedies, such as kombucha, without knowledge of their safety, effectiveness or potentially serious side effects. Until its safety is proven, he advises against kombucha consumption. If a person who regularly consumes kombucha products develops jaundice (yellowing of the skin), he is advised to stop consumption, as jaundice may indicate kombucha-related liver damage, according to the ACS,



https://www.livestrong.com/art...-damage/?ajax=1&is=1

https://www.clinicaladvisor.co...good/article/358965/

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I think it tastes like piss.

I would like to hear more about your taste test.

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I make it. My wife likes it, I don't care for it.

I believe in trying anything once. I tried kombucha. Once.

A buddy of mine made a batch and I was less than impressed...had too much of a vinegar taste. I'll just stick to my own batches of sweet tea...