THE Kombucha Connoisseur

Connoisseur (noun): one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties

Topping the recently updated list of Booch News Kombucha Reviewers is Susy Drinks Kombucha, with over 260 detailed reviews (scroll down for a complete list). What’s astounding is that she only began publishing her Instagram reviews just over a year ago. Not only are there more current reviews than anywhere else, but the content, creativity, insights, and pure poetry are mind-blowing. And…they are in both English and Italian!

Susy’s reviews help us discriminate about the kombucha on the market. Agree or disagree with her evaluation of your favorite brand (I happen to be a fan of Marin Kombucha, which only earns a score of two), and you will quickly realize how varied kombucha can be. In addition to ‘booch, there are a scattering of reviews for sodas, kvass, NA beer, and apple cider vinegar.

Three questions immediately struck me:

• How did Susy manage to find so many brands from across the US and Europe?
• Where is she located and how did she develop her taste for ‘booch?
• Why does this treasure-trove have so few followers on Instagram?

After reading all 268 reviews, I am guessing she grew up in northern Italy, studied craft beer making, and worked as a sommelier (hence her discriminating vocabulary about beverages). She is sober and lives in or around Brooklyn, where she reads philosophy when not picnicking in Prospect Park. She travels to Europe regularly. I might be wrong about the details, but one thing is clear — she is as obsessive about kombucha as any of us, and is, truly, THE kombucha connoisseur!

Susy’s Reviews

Brands are typically shown with the container and a glass side by side. There’s always a link to the brand’s Instagram account. Scroll down past the Italian text at the top to see the English version with the rating, a title for the review, an opening related to the title, and the body of the review. Here are some examples with the rating and title highlighted:

Stats

She has reviewed kombucha from these countries:

She is generous with her scoring — a minority get a low score:

Here’s the lowest-scoring brands:

And here’s those that were awarded a perfect 10:

Interestingly, while Italian brands only make up 21% of total reviews, they account for 31% of the perfect 10’s. Puoi portare la ragazza fuori dall’Italia, ma non puoi portare l’Italia fuori dalla ragazza!

Complete Listing

This alphabetical list contains links to the original Instagram review. The comment is from the review. (Best viewed on a PC or tablet rather than your phone.)

Brand	Country	Score	Review Date	Comment
Acala Spritz	LT	9.5	Jul-24	“A lucid dream to drink, and a  metamorphosis between her, us, what we become”
Ama Pét-nat  Oolong	ES	10	Jan-24	“lascivious as Last Tango in Paris’ butter”
Aqua ViTea Elderberry	US	8.5	Jul-24	“Despite using juice from concentrate, the sugar feels barely there”
AquaViTea Peach Out	US	3	Nov-23	“I’m inundated by “natural” flavors that, no joke, are still synthesized in the lab”
Archipel Fig	FR	9	Jan-24	“There are just so many words to be spoken for this outstanding kombucha”
Ark Resturant Copenhagen Draft	DK	8.5	Mar-24	“fresh, floral oolong with delicate intensity, medium-high vibrant pitch”
Baba’s Bucha Bees Knees	US	8.5	Jan-24	“sweet, smooth with thin bubbles, good floral persistence ending in toffee & carame”
Baba’s Bucha Cherry	US	9	Nov-23	“a splendid mouth in which every feeling is legit”
Baba’s Bucha Draft Pear	US	8.5	May-24	“everything in the right place, furthermore she brings joy and good spirits”
Baba’s Bucha Flower Power	US	9	Feb-24	“notes of rose petals, lavender, tulsi”
Baba’s Bucha Reishi Lemon	US	8	Sep-24	“nose is earthy, hay-like, almost hoppy”
Baba’s Bucha Chlorophyll Draft	US	6.5	May-24	““healthy” (is) more a claim and a product perception than a condition”
Baba’s Bucha Elysian Fields	US	6.5	Feb-24	“A sticky, earthy, almost metallic sweetness not so well balanced by acidity”
Baba’s Bucha Purple Rain	US	7.5	Feb-24	“Full, salty, captivating taste that quenches thirst”
Baba’s Bucha Rosy Apple	US	8	Oct-24	“well-deserved bouquet”
Baba’s Bucha Turbo Squirrel Cordyceps Ginger	US	8	Jun-24	“soft texture, pungent acidity, herbaceous notes of guayusa”
Barrel + Brine Concord Apple	US	10	Oct-23	“an impressive conflation of primary & secondary aromas”
BBT Yerba Mate	IT	9	Jan-24	“an overwhelming, fierce sensation of freshness”
Bear’s Fruit Blueberry Lavender	US	8.5	Jul-24	“a mouthful of blueberry pie ending on baked flour with a final yeast note”
Bear’s Fruit Ginger Lemon Rosemary	US	8.5	Jun-24	“good acidity, dense almost slimy texture, crunchy finis”
Bear’s Fruit Pineapple Mint	US	8.5	Sep-24	“A contradictory pleasant sensation”
Bear’s Fruit Strawberry Jalapeno	US	9.5	Sep-24	“well balanced by marked acidity”
Bear’s Fruit Strawberry Jalapeño	US	8.5	Nov-23	“Rightly acid, sweet upon request, warm as the keeper that she is”
Better Booch  Strawberry Lemonade	US	7.5	Oct-23	“Tastes like my childhood, carefree as an endless Sunday”
Better Booch Pear	US	7	Nov-23	“somewhat below expectations”
Bitchin Boocha Blood Orange Basil	US	8.5	Aug-24	“hot tempered, passionate, acidic and slightly tart”
Bitchin Boocha Peach Black Tea	US	7.5	Aug-24	“a beautiful black tea dominating the palate, neutralizing the sticky sweetness”
BKE  Citrus Coriander Ginger	US	9	May-24	“This kombucha reminds me of a sandy wine”
BKE Amaro Limited Edition	US	8.5	Jul-24	“bitter aromatic & tart as a medicine”
BKE Awakenings	US	8	Nov-23	“a perfect balance at center stage where bitter/sour/sweet cross”
BKE Elysian Fields	US	9.5	Mar-24	“green, full, round, warm, aromatic taste somewhat reminiscent of Ribolla Gialla”
BKE Guava Green Tea Draft	US	9.5	May-24	“fruity & fresh on the nose, salty & mineral on the palate”
BKE Lavender Orange Blossom Sage	US	8.5	Jun-24	“This kombucha tastes as clean as bed sheets”
BKE Mango	US	8.5	Jan-24	“dry, not at all sweet, slightly acidic, extraordinarily balanced”
BKE Palo Santo, Hops & Hemp	US	5	Nov-23	“lacks the essential features of kombucha, pleasantness included”
BKE Passion Fruit	US	8	Oct-23	“Sensational extraction, balanced sweetness-acidity ratio, medium persistence”
BKE Pear & Chrysanthemum	US	9	Nov-23	“kind of deep & self aware with a delicate soul”
BKE Rose	US	9	Aug-24	“delicate and floral with hints of face powder, crayons, pot pourri”
BKE Strawberry Rhubarb Limited Edition	US	9	Oct-23	“perfectly balanced without being too much sweet or acid”
BKE Vanilla Maplewood and Cinnamon	US	6.5	Jan-24	“A ladylike kombucha”
BKE Yerba Mate	US	10	Sep-24	“the after-taste reverberates longingly”
Blessed Brew Raspberry & Cacao	US	9	Oct-23	“vivid color,  lively character, spicy & stinging with a warm, sweet side”
Blue Ridge Cranbucha	US	8	Aug-24	“intense nose with a complex umami, herbaceous, mineral aroma”
Blue Ridge Hoppin’ Orange	US	6.5	Aug-24	“heavy, artificial, syrupy”
Boaz Cocoa Hazelnuts and Orange Peel	IT	8.5	May-24	“sweet and round feelings that nevertheless keep the mouth dry and clean”
Boaz Hibiscus and Rose Flowers	IT	4	May-24	“candy-like artificial sweetness, a palate that’s not clean, a clashing hint of bitterness”
Boaz Jabuticaba Blackberries and Blueberries	IT	7.5	Apr-24	“a juicy slightly unripe fruit with a powerful, rousing scent”
Boaz Mango, Peach and Orange Blossoms	IT	7.5	Apr-24	“a subtle sweetness that tastes almost artificial (though is not at all the case)”
Boaz Mint Rosemary and Ginger	IT	7.5	May-24	“This kombucha tastes of white beaches…tropical destinations, exotic fruits”
Boaz Mint Rosemary and Ginger	IT	9	Mar-24	“Easy as flavorful water complex as a proper, masterfully crafted kombucha”
Boaz Yerba Mate	IT	9	Apr-24	“I can feel Brazil in this phenomenal Yerba Mate”
Bootleg Bucha Tart Cherry Mint	US	8.5	Dec-23	“flamboyant, voluptuous, alluring, a little tart”
Bootleg Pomegranet	US	7.5	Jul-24	“nose is neutral and feeble; with the typical density of juice from concentrate”
Bouche Early Bird	DE	9.5	May-24	“full yet clean, round yet dry, intense peach & lemon”
Bouche Hibiscus Pét Nat	DE	9.5	Apr-24	“one of a kind elegance, has it all”
Bouche Lemon Drop	DE	10	Apr-24	“Aromatic profile, color, density of a Vin Santo di Nosiola, Vespaiola passito”
Bouche Melon Sichuan Pepper Pet Nat	DE	9	Mar-24	“a sip so juicy & persistent that makes you hungry”
Brew Dr Love	US	8	Oct-23	“Pleasantly sweet, very impressive extraction of chamomile”
Brew Dr Orange Oasis	US	6.5	Oct-23	“mostly swinging between fizzy candy and orange-flavored teabag”
Brew Dr Prickly Pear	US	7	Nov-23	“is your name Prickly Pear, or is it shy, whiny, timid pear?”
Brew Dr Snickerdoodle	US	7	Dec-23	“rich & prodigal but delicate as baller, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet”
Brew Dr Superberry	US	7.5	Nov-23	“A kombucha to unwrap, slowly and attentively”
Brew Dr Watermelon	US	7.5	Sep-23	“Fruity, juicy, more sugar than watermelon”
Brindle Boxer Draft Elderflower Hops	US	9	Aug-24	“dry and aromatic, acidic and gentle”
Brindle Boxer Draft Pumpkin Spice	US	8.5	Aug-24	“vibrant red with live, visible cultures”
Camellia Grove Black	US	7.5	Oct-24	“smooth, round texture”
Camellia Grove Jasmine	US	9	Oct-24	“fresh and warm, triumph of tea and gustatory harmony”
Coastal Craft Beech Street Berry	US	7.5	Nov-23	“charming, confident, intense, sweet & pungent at the same time”
Coastal Craft Hampton Heat	US	8.5	Oct-23	“the spicy trio pineapple, turmeric, cayenne”
Coastal Craft Jones Beach Ginger	US	8.5	Oct-23	“a wave of tasty sensations”
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea  BLÅ	DK	8	Aug-24	“tannic and mineral, light acidity, excellent froth texture, moderate sweetness”
Cross Culture Apple Chai	US	9	Feb-24	“super tasty, super cute”
Cross Culture Hibiscus Elderberry	US	7.5	Sep-24	“agile, acidic, slightly astringent, leaping, thirst quenching”
Cross Culture Jasmine	US	7	Aug-24	“fresh nose with floral notes, round mouth with soft, silky froth, dry-level sweetness”
Culture Kitchn Apple	US	8.5	Nov-23	“This kombucha tastes like autumn”
Culture Kitchn Lychee	US	7	Dec-23	“she lacks acidity, intensity, persistence”
Culture Kitchn Yuzu	US	6.5	Feb-24	“too sweet, too little acidic, good fizz with the personality of an energy drink”
Curious Elixirs No 1	US	7.5	Jul-24	“a cocktail that starts as a drink and ends in marmalade”
Dawa’s Restaurant NY Draft	US	8.5	Jan-24	“An elusive kombucha at times resembling water with the faintest hint of jasmine”
Dr Cow	US	10	Nov-23	“a kombucha masterpiece”
East Coast Blueberry Ginger	US	8	Oct-23	“extroverted, eternally curious, nice to everybody no matter what”
East Coast Lavender Lemonade	US	7	Oct-23	“Intense, but pleasant and balanced by lavender”
Écru Homemade Green Tea Kombucha	IT	4	Apr-24	“needs many adjustments”
Etna Hibiscus	IT	10	Apr-24	“a fairytale kombucha like this is one of her kind”
Etna La Perla	IT	9.5	Apr-24	“A salty sip is the prelude for a wave of lavender”
Etna Limited Edition Pét Nat Fig	IT	9	Mar-24	“smoked tea & fig leaves, powerful, rocks, smoke, flint stone, salt”
Etna Limited Edition Pét Nat Prìo	IT	9	May-24	“fresh and mineral pét-nat kombucha, rock salty”
Etna Luisella	IT	9	Mar-24	“redolent of tea and bergamot”
Fauno Azienda Agricola Limited Edition Carrot	IT	9	Apr-24	“incarnating earth in flesh, blood, energy, centripetal force”
Fauno Azienda Agricola Limited Edition Parsnip	IT	10	Apr-24	“Funky, courageous, free, trailblazing, impossible to label”
Fauno Azienda Agricola Limited Edition Rooibos	IT	9	Mar-24	“This kombucha reveals herself in layer”
Feel Good  Carrot, Passion Fruit & Lime Leaf	US	7.5	Jun-24	“What can I say? Bravo!”
Feel Good Jasmine, Yuzu, Apple & Honey	US	9.5	Jun-24	“sweet and carefree as childhood’s summers”
Feel Good Mango, Tamarind & Chile de Árbol	US	9	Jul-24	“harmonic blend of green & oolong tea,  knocks you down from the very first impact:”
Feel Good Peruvian Purple Corn, Pineapple & Hard Spices	US	8.5	May-24	“if this kombucha reminds me of milpa it’s not strictly because of her ingredients”
Feel Good Strawberry Rhubarb Chamomile	US	8.5	Sep-24	“dry and straight like putting fingers in the eye, but also round, filling, creamy”
Fermensch Blueberry Lavender Chamomile	US	9	Jul-24	“a liquid cuddle of sort: silken, frothy texture as in ancestral sparkling wine”
Fermensch Hibiscus Dry Hopped Pear	US	7.5	Jul-24	“lacks in acidity, has a dense texture,  a very long persistence highlighting the sugar”
Fermensch Hibiscus Ginger	US	7.5	Oct-24	“fits like a glove”
Ferment Restaurant Copenhagen Draft	DK	8	Mar-24	“A pairing, chill out, aperitif kombucha, seemingly simple yet complex”
Fermentorium Draft Blueberry Lavender	US	9	Jun-24	“delicate, round, sweet nose; beautiful enveloping”
Fermentorium Draft Chai	US	8	Dec-23	“embraces the senses through sweetness & warmth”
Fermentorium Draft Ginger	US	9	Jan-24	“excellent acidity, delicately pleasant effervescence, medium persistency”
Forage Blackberry Grape	US	8	Sep-23	“dense, layered, stinging and pleasant at the same time”
Forage Grapefruit	US	7	Oct-23	“full grapefruit pleasantly acid with just the right amount of sweetness”
Forage Lemongrass	US	5.5	Feb-24	“Rich in drama, poor in action, a (quite bad) interpretation of love”
Frui Apple & Ginger	IT	9	Dec-23	“a simple, very familiar flavor of sugary baked apple and spicy ginger”
Frui Jun Limited Edition	IT	9.5	May-24	“herbaceous, pungent feeling”
Frui Kaffir Lime	IT	8	Jan-24	“intense, aromatic, almost salty”
Frui Lab Zenzero (Ginger)	IT	10	Jun-24	“after many many liters, I would say this is the best so far”
Frui Orange and Strawberry	IT	9.5	Jan-24	“light, juicy, pleasantly pungent”
Frui Passion Fruit Siciliano	IT	9	May-24	“a dry but intense sip redolent of sweet spices and exotic flowers”
Frui Pineapple Ginger	IT	8	Dec-23	“A strong pineapple  scent and pungent pinch of ginger”
Fully Rooted Lemon Lion’s Mane	US	9	Jun-24	“a journey through the roots and the essence of a masterfully crafted kombucha”
Fully Rooted Matcha Mint	US	9.5	Jun-24	“Elegant, refreshing, marine”
Funky Fermenteria Cardamom & Ginger	IT	9	Dec-23	“When I taste this kombucha I see and touch sap, I breath pine needles”
Funky Fermenteria Hemp and Lemon	IT	8	Mar-24	“Green notes of hemp are scattered throughout the predominant lemon”
Funky Fermenteria Orange & Sichuan Pepper	IT	9	Jan-24	“A cunning kombucha that tickles and titillates the tongue”
Funky Fresh Holy Basil Honeybush	US	8.5	Oct-24	“herbaceous after taste, crunchy and thick finish”
Funky Fresh Magical Realism	US	9.5	Oct-24	“Beautiful bitter-acid-sweet balance”
Funky Fresh Strange Magic	US	9.5	Sep-24	“wickedly agile and fluid”
Ghia Ginger Spritzer	US	7.5	Jul-24	“Nose is botanical and spicy”
Giant Food Ginger	US	8	Aug-24	“honest, simple, shockingly agile kombucha, balanced in values and flavors”
Giant Food Raspberry Lemon Ginger	US	8.5	Aug-24	“impressed me for simplicity and craft”
Good Mood Mint & Basil  Lemonade	US	6.5	May-24	“not so impressive while you drink…the grand finale comes in the end”
Good Mood Passionfruit Mango	US	7	Sep-24	“sugary, quite dense sip, aggressive fruit, almost absent acidity”
Good Mood Red Fruits	US	8.5	Jun-24	“I’m happy to announce that THIS KOMBUCHA DID HER HOMEWORK”
Good Mood Red Fruits & Lemon	US	6.5	Dec-23	“this could be a good kind of mixer kombucha”
GTs Agua De Kefir Dragon Fruit Fresca	US	1	Jul-24	“it taste more like certain “vitamin waters”, without adding any depth or dignity”
GTs Blood Orange	US	6.5	Sep-24	“way sweeter than it should be”
GTs Bloom	US	7	May-24	“tastes more of lilac…gentler and more benign”
GTs Gingerade	US	6.5	Nov-23	“a more than sufficient introduction for beginner kombucha”
GTs Gratitude	US	6	Nov-24	“overwhelmed by caramelized pumpkin sweetness”
GTs Gratitude	US	7	Jan-24	“A persistent, adorable sweetness, maybe too much”
GTs Pure	US	9	Oct-23	“a refreshing surprise: an “absolute kombucha” celebrating tea”
GTs Pure Love	US	8.5	Feb-24	“a kombucha that celebrates friendship”
GTs Sacred Life	US	5	Dec-23	“anything electric blue to eat or drink gives me chills”
Health-Ade Blood Orange, Carrot, Ginger	US	6	Dec-23	“the harsh, earthy acidity of ginger, bloodorange, carrot”
Health-Ade Cayenne Cleanse	US	8.5	Oct-24	“grandma’s candy”
Health-Ade Holiday Cheers	US	9	Dec-23	“a warm, generous kombucha, very well made”
Herbucha Jumpstart Cayenne	US	8.5	Oct-24	“a genuine expression of tea”
Herbucha Pomegranate	US	8.5	Oct-24	“quintessential woman”
Humm Blueberry Mint	US	3	Oct-23	“A high intensity flavor resembling cheap fruit gelatine”
Iggy’s Beet Kvass	US	8	Oct-24	“a genuine, high quality product”
Iggy’s Hibiscus Sage	US	8	Oct-24	“very dry with silky texture”
Intro Foods Ginger	IT	7	Jan-24	“all that carbon dioxide:…drowning out all other sensations”
Intro Foods Lychee	IT	6.5	Apr-24	“A kombucha that butters you up with sweetness and perfume”
Karma Lemon Fig	FR	8	Apr-24	“the fig flying on the nose, then disappearing to make room for lemon citrus”
Katalyst Ginger Devotion	US	9	Nov-23	“An epic scale phenomenon involving all five senses”
Kevita Pineapple Peach	US	2	Nov-23	“this is not a kombucha my friends”
Kif Kefir Water Raspberry Ginger Sage	US	9.5	Aug-24	“the feeling in the throat is pungent and persistent”
Kombucha Time Hibiscus	DK	8	Mar-24	“powerful, citrusy, floral”
Kombucha Time Original	DK	7	Mar-24	“a delicate but strong taste, a bit tannic, slightly floral”
Ladybug Cold Brew	IT	7.5	Mar-24	“This kombucha tastes EXACTLY like a full body well sweetened  cold brew”
Ladybug Pink Lemonade	IT	8	Mar-24	“a well balanced melange of purple #lavender blueberry  powerfully floral”
Ladybug Ruby	IT	5	Apr-24	“Sweetness is just overwhelming and slightly artificial”
Ladybug Tropical	IT	7	Mar-24	“Pleasant as a proper Pantelleria Zibibbo to freshen up the scorching summer days”
Laesk Coffee Kombucha	DK	9.5	Mar-24	“Acidic and fresh as a Brazilian arabica”
Laesk Raspberry	DK	8.5	Mar-24	“rich and juicy, it’s almost savory, succulent, somehow slightly salty”
Latta Fermented Soda Grapefuit Magic	IT	7	Apr-24	“a pleasant aperitif (and) cocktail mixer”
Laverve Cedro	IT	7.5	Apr-24	“citrusy acidity with a green, herbal background”
Laverve Coffee	IT	8.5	Apr-24	“delicate, impalpable, elusive”
Laverve Herbal Spiced	IT	8	May-24	“a hyperspecific mix of experience”
Laverve Orange	IT	9	Mar-24	“prolonged yeast, bread, bittersweet caramel after taste”
Laverve Pear and Basil	IT	9.5	Apr-24	“a frothy, dense, saucy sip”
Laverve Pumpkin Spice Latte	IT	7.5	Mar-24	“powerfully scented, redolent of #cinnamon clove, mace & pumpkin”
Legend Christmas Chai	IT	10	Dec-23	“tastes of Christmas with a long panettone ending, yeast, spices, candies, fruits”
Legend Ginger Bomb	IT	7.5	Jan-24	“This kombucha is a shock therapy”
Legend Original Blend	IT	10	Nov-23	“This kombucha is a masterclass in tea”
Legend Rosemary and Sage	IT	9	Apr-24	“Impeccably elegant”
Legend Speciality Coffee	IT	9	Sep-23	“Refreshing with a touch of bubbles”
Legend Strawberry Fields	IT	10	Jan-24	“creamy, juicy, lush, more like forest berry than greenhouse hybrid”
Lion Heart Hero’s Blend	US	8	Oct-24	“warm, spicy, compassionate as a hot cup of green tea”
Live Barrels Hibiscus	IT	7	Dec-23	“It’s good but could be better”
Lore Brooklyn Draft Raspberry	US	8	Mar-24	“very sour, excellent structure, savory with hints of black tea and spices”
Luluna Hibiscus	US	8	Jun-24	“Finish is herbaceous, almost earthy, the slightly bitter after taste of sorrel & verbena”
Luluna Strawberry	US	8.5	Jun-24	“generous and voluptuous as a pin-up”
Lupa Restaurant Copenhagen Draft	DK	9	Mar-24	“a very complex & vibrant soul”
Marin Cactus Agave	US	6	Jul-24	“fruity, juicy sip, more concentrate than extract…completely useless added oak”
Marin Pinot Sage	US	2	Jun-24	“I quit alcohol to stop feeling as bad as I felt after drinking this kombucha”
Mia Original	IT	7.5	Dec-23	“the end is long but reminiscent of potpourri, make-up powder, chewing gum”
Mombucha Barley	US	10	Oct-23	“a complex bouquet when poured, a mix of floral herbal roasted aromas”
Mombucha Essential Black	US	10	Oct-23	“this is real, raw, craft, delicious kombucha”
Mortal Basil Strawberry	US	8.5	Jun-24	“despite the smoothie-like sip, round soft and sweet, mouth stays clean”
Mortal Black Sage	US	9	Jul-24	“surprisingly pleasant, refreshing and quenching with very well balanced sweetness”
Mortal Pear Rose Ginger	US	7	Oct-24	“more floral than fruity”
Nesler Mediterranean	IT	7	Dec-23	“rosemary, salty air, grass to lay upon and let go”
Nitro Blueberry Lavender	US	6	Oct-23	“pleasantly bubbly, balanced taste, not at all artificial”
Nitro Ginger	US	7.5	Oct-23	“Pungent & spicy with smooth bubbles”
Olas Coffee	US	8.5	Sep-23	“Coffee aroma with green notes, nice acidity, pleasantly fizzy”
Olas Virbuna	US	9	May-24	“reminiscent of Italian caffe latte or affogato”
Old Original	IT	2	Dec-23	“all that’s left is gas, bubbles, CO2 burning the tongue”
Orti Geometrici  Elicriso	IT	10	Dec-23	“A beautifully infused kombucha”
Pào Pào Lavender and Chamomile	IT	9	May-24	“the liquid version of kiss me goodnight”
Pào Pào Black Clementines	IT	9.5	Apr-24	“shy in the nose, explosive in the mouth, juicy sweetness”
Pào Pào Classic	IT	8	Dec-23	“masterfully crafted, excellent, by the book”
Pào Pào Classic	IT	8.5	May-24	“a little bit overwhelmed and confused (in a positive way)”
Pào Pào Hard Jasmine Silver Needle	IT	8.5	Apr-24	“hints of yeast, sugar, slightly corked, then umami and salt”
Pào Pào Laurel and Pink Pepper	IT	10	Apr-24	“An aromatic, thirst-quenching kombucha”
Pào Pào Yuzu Rosemary	IT	8.5	Mar-24	“Aromatic and slightly umami, prickling acidity”
Pilot Grapefruit & Mint	US	8	Dec-23	“substantial & structured, subtle & delicate at the same time”
Pilot Orange Ginger	US	6.5	Sep-24	“sticky with coarse bubbles”
Pilot Pomegranate	US	8	Feb-24	“you might notice some ‘red flags’: a feeble, almost non existent bouquet”
Pilot Turmeric Aloe	US	7.5	Jun-24	“beautiful acidity and effervescence plus a salty, mineral sip”
Pilot Turmeric Aloe	US	7.5	Nov-23	“Good fizziness & acidity, quite long tasting persistence, honest sip with no frills”
R-Kombucha Ginger Turmeric	FR	8	Jan-24	“her transformative power acts both on palate & food”
Rose Hill NA Sparkling Cider	US	10	Jul-24	“Simple, pleasant, charming”
Rowdy Mermaid Aline Lavender	US	8.5	Jun-24	“like the irresistible temper of a happy, lovely, little girl”
Rowdy Mermaid Roaring Pineapple	US	6	Feb-24	“an illusory sweet/non-sweet taste”
Rowdy Mermaid Rowdy Belly	US	7	Oct-23	“fenugreek is the bonus here compared to the classic ginger-turmeric duo”
Rowdy Mermaid Strawberry Tonic	US	9	Jun-24	“floral finish enveloping as a pair of big eyes looking from under a wool hat”
Rowdy Mermaid Watermelon Bloom	US	7	Oct-23	“could have been braver (in taste, intensity, character)”
Savouré Carrot Silk Chili	US	7.5	Jul-24	“A one of its kind seltzer”
Seek North Harmony	US	8	Oct-23	“Gentle, refreshing, wholesome”
Seek North Vitality	US	8	Nov-23	“An energic mix of Green Tea, Holy Basil, White Grape Juice, Spirulina, Ginger”
Simply3 Apple Cider Vinegar	US	8	Aug-24	“tamed acidity, slightly artificial sweetness from stevia leaves”
St. Agrestis Phony Negroni	US	8	Jul-24	“simple, slightly salty, just right sweetness, enhanced by effervescence”
Talea Beer Citrus Refresher	US	8.5	Aug-24	“close to cranberry sauce and orange marmalade”
Tangry Kiwi Shrub	US	7	Aug-24	“very volatile, intense nose, apple cider vinegar with hints of yellow kiwi”
The Bu Ginger Peach	US	7	Nov-23	“a drink and medicine at the same time”
Unified Ferments Draft Oolong	US	10	Feb-24	“Aroma is sweet and embracing of honey, vanilla, chamomile, butter”
Unified Ferments Jasmine Green	US	10	Nov-23	“exciting & excited, intense, profound”
Unified Ferments Lapsang Souchong	US	9	Jan-24	“smoky with notes of pine and sap, velvety as a magic spell”
Unified Ferments Nigari Green	US	9	Nov-23	“Could this be THE pairing kombucha?”
Unified Ferments Nilgiri Green Draft	US	6	Oct-23	“No persistence whatsoever”
Unified Ferments Qui Dan	US	10	Dec-23	“Volcanic, powerful, stupefying, complex, expressive, regal”
Unified Ferments Rhododendron	US	10	Jul-24	“a subtle pungent and refreshing sparkle, and by citrusy light acidity”
Unified Ferments Snow Chrysanthemum	US	10	Oct-23	“Lightness, smoothness, fresh sensations”
Unified Ferments Wen Shan Bao Zhong	US	10	Dec-23	“tannic astringency that embraces without squeezing”
US Foods Ginger Lemon	US	6.5	Aug-24	“predictable, comparable, ok”
US Foods Red Raspberry	US	6	Aug-24	“a pleasant enough sip that’s also pretty forgettable”
Villbrygg FJELL	NO	10	Aug-24	“Complex, round, aromatic”
Villbrygg SKOG	NO	8.5	Sep-24	“quintessentially wood-like notes”
Vivant Yuzu Nettle	FR	10	Jan-24	“an irresistible drinkable masterpiece”
Vivi Ferments Lemon	FR	6	Jan-24	“I can’t keep but tasting artificial wrapped candy”
Vivi Ferments Orange	FR	6.5	Dec-23	“average, ok, not that exciting”
Walker Brothers Blueberry Jasmine	US	9	Nov-23	“Fun to taste, light but not careless, intense & refined flavor”
Walker Brothers Cucumber Melon	US	10	Oct-23	“Impressive extraction, vivid taste, incredible nose”
Walker Brothers Ginger	US	7.5	Feb-24	“there’s freshness, pungency, length on the palate”
Walker Brothers Masala Chai	US	8	Mar-24	“pleasant and fragrant: a kombucha to be grateful for”
Walker Brothers Tangerine and Coffee	US	9.5	May-24	“A masterfully done kombucha…complex and pleasant”
Wegmans Hot Ginger	US	6.5	Jan-24	“a supermarket staple that highlights function rather than pleasure”
White Label Yerba Mate	US	8	Jul-24	“Summer-y, refreshing, energizing”
Wild Bay Elderberry	US	7	Aug-24	“herbaceous, slightly bitter finish, in which you can even discern the green tea”
Wild Bay Elderberry	US	8	Nov-23	“unexpectedly sweet and balanced, with a somewhat wise depth”
Wild Bay Ginger	US	8	Oct-24	“Finish is sufficiently dry”
Wild Bay Mango Peach	US	5.5	May-24	“she’s just too much”
Wild Bay Tart Cherry Ginger	US	6.5	Sep-24	“a combative drink”
Wild Bay Watermelon Hops	US	8	Sep-24	“whipping tartness, a salty feeling, and the slightest sweetnes”
Wild Tonic Jun	US	5	Nov-23	“Fizziness is meh, less acid then sweet, the usual shortcut of added natural flavors”
Wilden Herbals Frècc	IT	6.5	Dec-23	“She tastes of candies that used to be licoric, peppermint, rosemary”
Wölffer NA Rose	US	7	Jul-24	“average but pleasant”
Yes Folk Bálsamo	US	8.5	Jul-24	“Lightness is floral nose, pastel cémpasuchil color”
Yes Folk Black Dragon	US	9	Oct-23	“A proper masterful kombucha”
Yes Folk Cool Oasis	US	9	Feb-24	“(An) astonishingly fresh kombucha”
Yes Folk Crystal Falls	US	8.5	Aug-24	“between scant acidity and herbal bitterness…letting lemongrass and sweetness out”
Yes Folk Hojicha	US	9	Oct-24	“Effortlessly beautiful and tasty”
Yes Folk Infinite Fields	US	9.5	Jun-24	“the finest texture, similar to mountain white crémant”
Yes Folk Jasmine	US	9.5	Feb-24	“A deeply aromatic single-origin Jasmine from Vietnam”
Yes Folk Lucid Cumulus	US	8.5	Jul-24	“a blissful moment and precious treat in which let yourself melt in awe”
Yes Folk Magnolia Oolong	US	10	May-24	“harmonious oolong tea finish, opening up like a giant flower blossoming”
Yes Folk Monte Verde	US	9	Jan-24	“an All-American kombucha”
Yes Folk Osmanthus Oolong	US	8.5	Oct-23	“A blend that puts love above everything else”
Yes Folk Radiant Hearth	US	9	Sep-24	“dense like honey, but only in texture: it’s dry, vertical, garden-like”
Yes Folk Sencha	US	9	Nov-23	“structured, full body fluid with the astringency characteristic of Japanese sencha”
Yes Folk Soft Rays	US	8.5	Mar-24	“intense color and taste of saffron green tea base with tulsi & stjohnswort”
Yes Folk Yaupon	US	9	Feb-24	“Powerful as a spirit, the sweet of sugar & bitter of medicinal herbs”

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