GT's Kombucha

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz
BevNET Review: The Green Chia variety of GT’s Synergy Kombucha is a blend of organic raw kombucha, raw chia seeds, and chlorophyll. Probably the most unique part of what’s inside the bottle is the appearance of the liquid, which has a bright bluish green color and chia seeds suspended throughout. If you’ve never had a chia based beverage or kombucha, this product will probably be quite different than anything you’ve experienced before. On the other hand, those familiar with chia and kombucha will probably come to the same conclusion that we did: this is one of the smoothest and best tasting drinks in both the kombucha and chia categories. The chlorophyll adds a slightly grassy note to the mix, but also helps cut the fermented flavor of the kombucha. The chia seeds add some chew and thickness to the drink, making it something that has to be enjoyed slowly. All in all, it’s very well balanced, but very flavorful at the same time. Nutritionally, this product has 150 calories per bottle, 10g of sugar, omega 3 and omega 6, antioxidants, and live probiotics. In terms of packaging, it follows the same format as the rest of the Synergy line, which has a clean, upscale look and feels like something that is good for you. Compared with the other Synergy flavors, this product also has a unique added visual benefit in the chia seeds that are in the liquid. Overall, this is the best of the GT’s Synergy with Chia flavors to date.Reviewed on: 6/25/2012

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Blending organic and raw kombucha, organic and raw chia seeds, and organic cherry juice, GT’s Cherry Chia is the best tasting kombucha that we’ve had to date. The chia seeds add natural thickness and chew to the drink and also manage (with the help of the cherry juice) to cut the fermented flavor substantially. The result is several layers of flavor, including tart, sweet, and vinegar. Functionally, the product has all of the probiotics and enzymes that are found in other GT’s products, plus it has added omega 3, fiber, and antioxidants from the chia seeds. On the packaging front, the 16 oz. bottle and label follow the rest of the Synergy lineup. The biggest visual difference – and it is a big one -- comes from the naturally suspended chia seeds. While consumer knowledge of chia is still far from widespread, we think it will create some curiosity among consumers as chia varieties look noticeably different than other GT’s products. Overall, we really like the combination of chia and kombucha. It feels like the type of thing that will help take both kombucha and chia drinks to the next level.Reviewed on: 8/9/2011

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz Glass
BevNET Review: For the hardcore consumer, GT’s Multi-Green kombucha is probably a dream come true. Not only do you have all the benefits and flavor of kombucha at the base of the drink, but they have also added in three forms of algae: Klamath Mountain blue green algae, spirulina, and chlorella. The resulting mix has a brownish green color that’s definitely not for the faint of heart. That’s not to say that this isn’t a good drink – the execution of it is really spot on as far as kombucha beverages go. The earthy tasting green ingredients pair very nicely with fermented and lightly sweet flavor of GT’s kombucha. Really, the only issue we have with this product is the amount that it settles – you’ll need to shake it which makes the effervescent liquid inside the bottle fizz up quite a bit (be careful when opening). Functionally, the product has both kombucha and algae (a “superfood”), making it something that should appeal to the niche of consumers who are already well indoctrinated into the benefits of kombucha. We’d say the same for the outside, which, despite its similar look to the rest of the GT’s line, has an almost off-putting look thanks to the green colored liquid that’s visible through the bottle. Overall, while this variety is well executed for what it’s intended to be, we’d stick with some of the other, more appetizing flavors. Reviewed on: 10/25/2010

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Made with 95 percent GT’s Kombucha and unsweetened cranberry juice, Cosmic Cranberry has a very enjoyable and sophisticated flavor. That’s the result of great flavor pairing on the part of GT’s, with the tart unsweetened flavor of 100 percent cranberry juice cutting through the lightly fermented flavor of the GT’s Kombucha that makes up the drink’s base. Functionally, this product is loaded with probiotic content (2 billion organisms per serving) and also contains vitamins, antioxidants, and organic acids. So, it’s the best of both worlds – great kombucha function and great flavor. On the outside, this flavor (as well as some of the other Synergy varieties) has something that isn’t found in some of the other kombucha products on the market today: the ability to whet your appetite. And that’s something that we think is and will continue to be important in this space as the majority of consumers will repeat buy based on taste. Overall, this is a really well executed kombucha product. Reviewed on: 10/25/2010

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Made with 95 percent GT’s Kombucha and juice (raspberry, lemon, and ginger – hence the Trilogy name), this variety of GT’s Synergy line is definitely the most palatable of the bunch that we sampled. In this case, the fruit juices, which add citrus, tartness, and spice to the mix, help reduce the level of fermented flavor that’s found in the product. In addition, it adds depth of flavor, with each of the three fruit juices distinguishable from the mix. And of course, there’s the base of kombucha, which adds vitamins, probiotic content, EGCG, glucuronic acid, lactic acid, and acetic acid. Packaging has been given a rainbow-colored label, which, despite its standout color scheme, is not our favorite looking design. Specifically, the color scheme doesn’t really have the same polished look as the others and, therefore, it doesn’t whet the appetite as much. Still, what’s inside the bottle is top notch, so this variety is definitely worth a try.Reviewed on: 10/25/2010

Product Type:Tea: Kombucha; Container: 16 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Of the kombucha products that are back on the market after being voluntarily removed, the Original variety of GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha is definitely the strongest tasting variety that we’ve sampled. There’s some big fermented flavor in this product, although, if we remember correctly, it seems slightly less effervescent than it used to be. It’s moderately sweet, but not too sweet, with lots of kombucha flavor at the base of the drink. Functionally, the product has vitamins, probiotic content, EGCG, glucuronic acid, lactic acid, and acetic acid – exactly the types of things that kombucha loves are seeking. Packaging is the same 16 oz.cylindrical bottle that has become synonymous with GT’s. It doesn’t appear to have any changes made to it, either in the design or the words used on the label. From an aesthetics point of view, that’s certainly a good thing for GT’s.Reviewed on: 10/25/2010