Runningforme82 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I posted this as a comment on another Kombucha tread bit the thought maybe I should start a new thread. On my 3rd W30 and had heard of Kombucha many times before but never gave it much thought since I hadn't seen it on the shelves. 2 days ago I must have been looking in the right place because I stumbled upon it and thought "oh this I know is "approved" I should try it!" I have couple questions though 1. Do most drink a bottle in one day or divide it up over 2-3 days? 2. And TMI coming....while my stomach feels less bloated with this new found drink, I noticed my stools are much looser...eww...sorry! Normal? 3. How much caffeine is in a bottle compared to a cup coffee? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 27, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 27, 2013 I drink a whole bottle every day. Many people divide a bottle and drink it over 2 or even 3 days. I had some diarrhea for 3 to 5 days after I started drinking kombucha and then my body adjusted. It does not cause me any problems now. I don't know how much caffeine it has relative to coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks Tom for your response! Do you make your own or buy it? If buying, do you buy in bulk online? Also, is it safe to say it does have some caffeine or do you think it is caffeine free? I see nothin on the bottle about caffeine. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I make my own and it is totally the best science experiment ever. There is very little caffein left after the fermentation process. I forget the % but I am very sensitive to caffein (can't have it after 2pm or I can't sleep) and I can drink booch right before bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtandi Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I drink one a day, too. yummers. I buy it by the case at WF, my husband asked me the other day how much I was spending and I quickly diverted the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Lol Jess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Lol nice! So no major savings online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AToE Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'd imagine the caffiene is going to vary from brand to brand/product to product since different kinds of tea can be used as the "tea" part of the drink... (I know the yeast/bacteria can eat some of the caffiene but I couldn't tell you how much). Could be wrong about the commercial stuff, but I know we used to make it at home from all kinds of teas. I imagine the alchol vs acetic acid content varies greatly as well, and sometimes the fermentation is halted with temperature or sulphites to leave the tea a little sweat/stop it from exploding on the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Interesting! So how is this stuff made anyways? I bought that GT brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keianna Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Can I pop in and ask what the heck it is and why should I drink it, haha. I saw it at WF for the first time yesterday too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Keianna- its a fermented tea with good probiotic qualities for those of us who hate sauerkraut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AToE Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Interesting! So how is this stuff made anyways? I bought that GT brand Basically it's just any kind of tea you want, plus sugar. Let cool, add starter culture and it grows this whacky leathery colony at the top of the liquid while it ferments. Starter cultures can be bought, or just dump in unpasteurized kombucha - but a person has to have some idea what they're doing with sugar amounts added, as the culture is both yeast and acetobacter too much sugar will end up creating either too much alcohol, too much vinegar, both - or a bottle bomb if put into a sealed container before fermentation is finished (bottle bombs can be HIGHLY dangerous if in glass). BUT if following directions found easily online it's a nice safe thing to do, I'd just recommend against bottling in glass for anyone who doesn't have fermentation experience - plastic is safe, worst you're going to get is a mess if it blows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AToE Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Also haha, IF you like kombucha, but are easily grossed out... don't make it at home, or risk not wanting to drink it anymore it's either "neato" or "gross" depending on the person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think I'll stick to buying it lol!! I have the cranberry right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJackie Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I bought some for the first time today (GT's at Whole Foods). I saw there were various flavors, but I just bought original. Anyone drink the flavors and are they approved? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 JPJackie - most of the GT Dave's flavors are fine, as they are fermented (again) with fruit juice for that added flavor. Just watch the sugar content, because some of them are pretty sweet (guava has, like 12g of sugar per serving I think). Those flavors with gobs of sugar aren't technically "non-compliant" but they aren't your best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suth_n_belle Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I recently started making kombucha, and it is so much fun! And I am experimenting with all manner of diff flavorings... So far, I think I like using fresh fruit as a second fermentation, the best... I'm still working with it to figure out what flavors go well with it. So exotic! Lol Oh, and it's not a big time commitment. A few hours per week, at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AToE Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I accidentally added way too much sugar to a batch and ended up with vinegary booze, was pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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