And Now This

Yesterday, prepping for our current Tropical Storm (Irma) amidst a maddening throng of Whole Foods shoppers, I needed a pick-me-up.  I saw this and was curious.  You know what they say about curiosity . . .

I didn't not like this, but it wasn't what I expected.  The combination of lemon, ginger and cayenne is a pleasant one, but it's heavy on the pepper. This kombucha has A LOT of cayenne.  I'm sipping it very slowly.  If you try this tea, you might want to use a straw.  My lips are on fire.

Has anyone else tried this flavor?  What did you think?

Now This

It was good to find these big 48 oz jugs of kombucha at Whole Foods the other day.  I love the way this fermented tea picks up my energy level late in the afternoon, but because of the slight sugar content, I limit the frequency of this otherwise healthy treat.  Another good reason to limit the frequency is the price tag for the smaller bottles -- around $4-$5 each.  48 oz for around $9 is better.  This'll last me a while.  I'm not drinking out of the bottle, so bacteria won't be competing with the good probiotic bugs in this brew.  The first glass did taste a little different than I'm used to, but I think it's because the "mother" had settled to the bottom.  I'll try gently turning or swirling this bottle before my next serving.

I'll never forget the first time I ever tried one of these bottled kombuchas -- it was the green variety.  Seeing the sediment on the bottom, I shook it vigorously before opening it.  Fellow kombucha drinkers will know the result already -- dark green probiotic potion all over myself and the room.  When it comes to this fermented concoction, "swirled, not shaken" is the way to go.