beets for sugar, or flavor (Was: raw honey instead of sugar)

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I just had some ginger/beet, which coincidentally was made by the same woman who

harvests honey for some of her kombucha. (I'm assuming she added the beets in

2nd ferment for flavor, not in 1st stage as a sugar source.)

Was totally unimpressed, it was very reminiscent of kvass... (so much so, that

for a few minutes I was trying to figure out if the kombucha tasted salty, LOL)

But apparently she didn't use much ginger. So if you try your beet experiment,

I definitely recommend using spices to make it more interesting!

Vicki in Orlando

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> Really interesting, never heard of anyone using beets before. They

> are rich in sugar and have other beneficial properties as well. Would

> be very interested to see actual results from someone who's tried.

> Just be sure to get organic, commercial beets are likely to be GM

> frankenfood these days. I think i'll try some beet juice in a bottle

> next batch. Maybe put in a clove, nutmeg, and a small piece of

> cinnamon. Will report to the list any interesting results. 

> - Woody

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