The Bu: Tropical

Formulated with taste and consistency in mind, TheBU’s Tropical flavor is definitely a clean, refreshing, and easy to drink kombucha beverage. Compared with other products out there, it definitely has a smooth mouth feel throughout, which seems to be the result of getting the carbonation to just the right level (others are often too carbonated or not carbonated enough). The base ingredients include water, organic black tea, organic sugar, natural flavors, and organic kombucha culture. The “tropical” flavor comes exclusively from flavoring as opposed to juice, but it’s an accurate one and adds something to help balance out the fermented kombucha flavor. The packaging, which is a16 oz.proprietary glass bottle, is simple, but eye catching. The shape of the bottle, which features a tall sloping neck, gives the product the illusion of being larger than it actually is. Plus, we appreciate the front panel’s minimalist look. All in all, this is a very enjoyable kombucha that is thoughtfully executed and feels like it has the potential to reach the mainstream.