KOMBUCHA

[lighteningbug 12]

Does anyone have any thoughts or information on drinking Kombucha tea. I'm 10 months down, feel great, lost all my weight, just looking for a healthy immune system booster. I have a friend who hooked me on The Wild Root (root beer flavor) Kombucha tea yesterday. It is essentially an all natural fermented Probiotics. I loved it and felt great after having one. It has a similar apple cider vinegar carbonation though. It has a carbonated taste I think bc of the fermentation process. It bubbbles a little and foams at the top when opened. Is that the same as regular carbonation issues. I experienced no pain but also haven't had any carbonation. Thoughts? THX!

[icon23 273]

I love kombucha and I hope that I can have it again someday, so I'm interested to see what others think.

[soocalchic 1,087]

Take small sips you'll be ok I'm sure

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I take TINY TINT sips and drink a bottle over the course of three days to make sure I'm good.

[Countrygrrl 450]

It takes me four days to drink a bottle but I love it. I'm a huge believer in this product. When I drink it I don't crave junk. I have energy. I love the ones packed with chia seeds.

[CountryGirl5584 115]

I've never heard of this type of tea. What are the benefits of it? Thanks!

[Kindle 8,667]

I tried it but can't tolerate it because of the carbonation.

[j16 166]

I was searching for this topic. I am presurgery and have been worried about having to give this up. I am so addicted!

[jess9395 5,449]

Sadly I can't tolerate it post sleeve. I've tried. Different people have different tolerances though!

[samy278 11]

My nutritionnist actually told me Kombucha is good for you post-sleeve if you can tolerate the carbonation. It's only a little foam though and when I asked about the no carbonation rule, she said that with all it's benefits, Kombucha is one carbonated drink that's worth the carbonation... If you see what I mean?

[Stets 3]

I'm indulging in my first kombucha today! Auqavitea chaga chai. Perfection but I'm taking it slooooow. I will finish this bottle today for sure!

[MegPRN 204]

I like the Lemon Ginger flavor - a little spicy and sour at the same time. It does have a little fermented/vinegar-y flavor that I don't love, and the carbonation does bother my sleeve a bit, but I do enjoy drinking it. It's not a calorie-free drink, though, so be aware!

[Not So Big Bubba 2]

I have indulged this simple pleasure since 3 weeks after surgery. 4ozs is about all I can take. First thing in the morning on an empty sleeve. Sip it or you'll spray it. Cayenne Cleanse and the Lemon Ginger are my faves.

[PollyEster 228]

You can let it go flat before drinking it if you can't tolerate the carbonation. Another alternative is to brew your own. It's fun, and allows you to completely control the amount of carbonation as well as the length of the ferment. A longer fermentation time increases the amount of pre- and probiotics, and decreases the amount of sugar leftover after fermentation.

There are many online resources on how to make your own, and you can even buy a high-quality SCOBY on Amazon. It costs very little to get started, no more than $20-$25, and you can drink your first batch in 5-10 days. I brew my own, using fresh fruits and herbs as flavoring during the second ferment, and an 8oz serving costs just under 23 cents. Measured with a brix refractometer, it contains less than 1 carb (the SCOBY utilizes all of the sugar during longer ferments, but this also makes the drink more sour, which may be an acquired taste). I also make kombucha Jello and gummies with agar agar powder, and add Protein Powder after the mixtures have cooled but before they start to set. Tasty, super healthy, protein-packed energy shots!

Edited September 18, 2019 by PollyEster