Aberrantatavia Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've never seen any signs near the kombucha in any of our stores, I wonder why? Maybe the brand makes a difference? I kind of feel like I'm missing out, it doesn't give me a buzz at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealAndra Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I drink lots of booch. I never get a buzz, rather a really nice feeling of well being. Aberrantatavia, once you get the hang of making your own, you'll find it so fast and easy. And it's really, really cheap to make yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberrantatavia Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Yeah I just need to either break down and buy the scoby or get to making one myself. I tried to find just plain kombucha a week or so ago and didn't see any. It this could cost me $ 20 a week at the rate I drink it! So I definitely plan to look into an alternative to buying it. Because I really like it and I have the feelin it's going to be a good substitute for wine/beer/ etc for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 27, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2012 I just drank my fourth bottle of GT Dave's. I had "issues" after the first two bottles, but things have settled down now. I'm planning to drink a bottle a day this week. I like every flavor I've tried so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm a convert. I'm nursing my second bottle ever (first Guava Goddess and now Gingerberry) of Dave's. I lurve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Hamilton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 We tried the Green GT flavor this weekend... uh no thank you!!! I couldn't stand the aftertaste!!! Buh-bye $4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Love GT Daves! The Gingerade is always good and I really liked the Hibiscus & Trilogy flavors. The green kind of scares me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darien Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Tina Fey says it tastes like a wine cooler left in the car. Glad to know they are ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffani Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This sounds interesting! I was wondering what another good beverage would maybe, maybe I will give this a shot. Do I need to go to whole foods to get it or should I be able to find it at a regular grocery store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Tiffani - Welcome! You can find Kombucha at whole foods or a natural foods store, but I'm not sure you could find it in regular grocery stores. It will be in a refridgerated case. Do be carefull about which one you pick, though. It needs to be unpasturized, and sugar should only be used in fermentation. GTs is a good one (I love the Gingeraide). Choose a variety with less than 2 grams of sugar on the label. Other brands are really just glorified fruit juice...so you have to avoid those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 If you want to make it you can also just make the mix (sugar, and tea) and then add a whole bottle of raw GT original Kombucha....it takes a lot longer the first time, but it grows its own scobie and the next time you just use that.... :)Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy H. Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I am susrprised about making it. The recipe callds for 1 cup sugar. How can tht be OK/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I am susrprised about making it. The recipe callds for 1 cup sugar. How can tht be OK/ The sugar is necessary for it to ferment. fermentation [ËŒfÉœËmÉ›nˈteɪʃən] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a chemical reaction in which a ferment causes an organic molecule to split into simpler substances, esp the anaerobic conversion of sugar to ethyl alcohol by yeast Also called ferment Related adj zymotic fermentative adj fermentatively adv fermentativeness n Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 fermentation (fûrmn-tshn) The process by which complex organic compounds, such as glucose, are broken down by the action of enzymes into simpler compounds without the use of oxygen. Fermentation results in the production of energy in the form of two ATP molecules, and produces less energy than the aerobic process of cellular respiration. The other end products of fermentation differ depending on the organism. In many bacteria, fungi, protists, and animals cells (notably muscle cells in the body), fermentation produces lactic acid and lactate, carbon dioxide, and water. In yeast and most plant cells, fermentation produces ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've got a SCOBY and a kvass going in my kitchen right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connistock Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am loving Cosmic Cranberry... it has 2g of sugar. Since no one has mentioned this flavor... Please tell me that it is complaint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connistock Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I would love a bit of starter tea and a scooby please point me in the right direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I would love a bit of starter tea and a scooby please point me in the right direction... You can order free-dried scoobys online, but from what I understand, making your own is better. Here are some instructions: http://www.paprikahead.com/2009/07/how-to-brew-your-own-kombucha-from.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Connistock - That was on my short list to try before I started making mine. Just double check your label ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 And I made mine from a bottle of original GT Dave's and some sweetened black tea. It's growing like a weed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanniemae Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm currently brewing a batch in my pantry. I am concerned about the alcohol content. Does the it get higher the longer it brews? Is there a way to test the alcohol content besides seeing if it gives you a buzz? I was planning on brewing mine for a long time (4wks) to make sure the sugar is all eaten up. I've seen a lot of heal-your-gut protocols include kombucha but ban alcohol (obvi). Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I decided that I like the flavor of the ginger kombucha, but cannot get past the slimy floating things in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerfrizzell Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Robin, how long did it take before you had enough scooby-doo to start some kombucha with enough left over to grow another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I decided that I like the flavor of the ginger kombucha, but cannot get past the slimy floating things in it. I try to pretend they aren't there...but one time I was drinking it and a slimey was halfway in my mouth as I took the bottle away. I didn't know it was halfway and it slapped me on the chin! I was horrified!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotidianlight Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I just started growing a scoby from a bottle of revive. All the tutorials say it should be ready to brew kombucha in 3-4 weeks but because of how long it takes to grow the scoby the tea will be live vinegar so I can't imagine what 4 weeks will taste like. I decided to start mine with revive because of the mix of bugs but was really worried it would grow well since it has less slime than GT's but so far it's growing nicely. Btw, when I buy kumacha I drink it out of a glass so I can remove the slime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Homer - I'm still growing mine, and I think I'm at 2 or 3 weeks. I'm still trying to figure out how "big" it needs to be before I can launch my first real batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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