Katalyst Kombucha

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 12 fl oz
BevNET Review: Of the two Katalyst Kombucha flavors that we sampled, this one was definitely our favorite. The pungent spicy flavor of the added ginger does a great job of taming the pungent bitterness of the kombucha. Beyond that, we are concerned about the product's high price point (retail around $3), the difficult to read label design, and the fact that kombucha isn't something that whets the appetite of American consumers. The biggest issue though is the separation that occurs in the product. Specifically, there are somewhat large, slimy globs of ginger and/or kombucha that can be found inside the bottle. That most certainly does not help the refreshment factor of the drink. Overall, it starts out nicely but finishes up rough.Reviewed on: 1/30/2008

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 12 fl oz
BevNET Review: As the name implies, Katalyst Kombucha's Schizandraberry is a mixture of kombucha and schizandra that has been sweetened with evaporated cane juice. It's a Fair Trade and USDA Organic certified product that's also a member of 1% For the Planet. So how does it taste? Well, compared against other kombucha drinks, the flavor is a bit milder and, therefore, enjoyable. Finally, there's a touch of berry flavor, which is certainly a nice touch. Unfortunately though, the bitterness of the kombucha stays with you, leaving this product in the same niche field with the other kombucha drinks out there. Packaging is good, but a bit hard to read given the choice of font. Overall, it's definitely better tasting than what's out there today -- but we're not sure if that says good things about this product or bad things about the category.Reviewed on: 1/30/2008