Re: kombucha... tastes yucky :(

[Guest guest]

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I almost always dilute my KT because I brew it until most, if not all of the

sugar is used up.

Sometimes I use water, other times I use tea. Its actually quite

interesting how adding a flavored tea can alter the taste. Just make sure

the tea is no more than baby-bottle temperature or you might kill the good

guys in the KT.

-Lana

>

> I know it is made

> with tea, but i didnt know if I could dilute it with a little tea to

> build myself up to drinking it ? If not tea, is there anything it is

> safe to 'mix' with in order to get it down the hatch?

> Thanks So Much !

> ~

>

[Guest guest]

I am really knew to this as well. but mine tastes a bit like apple cider -can

you describe your taste?. Rita

kombucha... tastes yucky

Hey, Im really new to this. I learned about Kombucha from another

group I am with, and joined up here, because you focus completely on

kombucha where as, they really focus on many things. So, heres my

problem. Seeing as I am new to this, I bought some already made

kombucha from a trusted source. So, I know its good. But, I tasted it

yesterday, and I have no idea how Im going to stomach the stuff.

lol... Not to be rude, but it just tasted awful. So, the question

being... Are you supposed to dilute it at all? If not, then how do you

acquire a taste for it? Some others had said it would taste

like 'tea'. But, it didnt taste a thing like tea !!! I know it is made

with tea, but i didnt know if I could dilute it with a little tea to

build myself up to drinking it ? If not tea, is there anything it is

safe to 'mix' with in order to get it down the hatch?

Thanks So Much !

~

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In message <001101c67b40$8a4997c0$0302a8c0@smagical> you wrote:

> I am really knew to this as well. but mine tastes a bit like apple cider

-can you describe your taste?. Rita

, don't be put off after trying KT for the first time.

If it was very vinegary you can still drink it diluted with water

or juice. With fizzy water it tastes like dry lemonade - very

refreshing ... and you will still have the health benefits!

I let lots of people try my KT which is not at all sour, but more like Rita's

apple-cidery one. In fact, it's so nice, I can't stop drinking it .... ;-)

The sad truth, however, is that many get so prejudiced and closed-minded

(I'm sure You're NOT) that they stop at the first hurdle and don't carry on

to discover the eventual delights and health benefits of the

marvellous Kombucha Tonic.

You can influence the taste of your KT enormously by the different teas

you use. I find that tastewise the most successful combination is with

about 3/4 of green tees (try Jasmine green Mhhh!) and a quarter of Oolong

or black Earl Grey tea. I even sneak the odd fruity tea bag (e.g.

strawberry and vanilla fool) but very sparingly.... just enough to give

it a fruity edge and friendly zing.

You will also gain experience how to balance your brew properly with

its yeast and bacteria side.

http://www.geocities.com/kombucha_balance/

It WILL take a bit of time and patience to get there, but it's well

worth it, I can assure you.

most kombuchaly,

Margret:-)

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Tastes and smells to me like vinegar !

Rita wrote: I am really knew to this as well. but

mine tastes a bit like apple cider -can you describe your taste?. Rita

kombucha... tastes yucky

Hey, Im really new to this. I learned about Kombucha from another

group I am with, and joined up here, because you focus completely on

kombucha where as, they really focus on many things. So, heres my

problem. Seeing as I am new to this, I bought some already made

kombucha from a trusted source. So, I know its good. But, I tasted it

yesterday, and I have no idea how Im going to stomach the stuff.

lol... Not to be rude, but it just tasted awful. So, the question

being... Are you supposed to dilute it at all? If not, then how do you

acquire a taste for it? Some others had said it would taste

like 'tea'. But, it didnt taste a thing like tea !!! I know it is made

with tea, but i didnt know if I could dilute it with a little tea to

build myself up to drinking it ? If not tea, is there anything it is

safe to 'mix' with in order to get it down the hatch?

Thanks So Much !

~

[Guest guest]

In message you wrote:

> Tastes and smells to me like vinegar !

It'll make the most excellent starter for your next brew.

The rest, by all means, drink diluted with water or disguised in fruit

juice ;-)

All the best and look on the bright side : vinegar is healthy and

protective ......

Margret:-)

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so, putting it in a little juice wont 'change' it at all?

Margret Pegg wrote: In message

you wrote:

> Tastes and smells to me like vinegar !

It'll make the most excellent starter for your next brew.

The rest, by all means, drink diluted with water or disguised in fruit

juice ;-)

All the best and look on the bright side : vinegar is healthy and

protective ......

Margret:-)

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isnt that good though?

Rita wrote: It must have been brewed a really long

time.

kombucha... tastes yucky

Hey, Im really new to this. I learned about Kombucha from another

group I am with, and joined up here, because you focus completely on

kombucha where as, they really focus on many things. So, heres my

problem. Seeing as I am new to this, I bought some already made

kombucha from a trusted source. So, I know its good. But, I tasted it

yesterday, and I have no idea how Im going to stomach the stuff.

lol... Not to be rude, but it just tasted awful. So, the question

being... Are you supposed to dilute it at all? If not, then how do you

acquire a taste for it? Some others had said it would taste

like 'tea'. But, it didnt taste a thing like tea !!! I know it is made

with tea, but i didnt know if I could dilute it with a little tea to

build myself up to drinking it ? If not tea, is there anything it is

safe to 'mix' with in order to get it down the hatch?

Thanks So Much !

~

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It must have been brewed a really long time.

kombucha... tastes yucky

Hey, Im really new to this. I learned about Kombucha from another

group I am with, and joined up here, because you focus completely on

kombucha where as, they really focus on many things. So, heres my

problem. Seeing as I am new to this, I bought some already made

kombucha from a trusted source. So, I know its good. But, I tasted it

yesterday, and I have no idea how Im going to stomach the stuff.

lol... Not to be rude, but it just tasted awful. So, the question

being... Are you supposed to dilute it at all? If not, then how do you

acquire a taste for it? Some others had said it would taste

like 'tea'. But, it didnt taste a thing like tea !!! I know it is made

with tea, but i didnt know if I could dilute it with a little tea to

build myself up to drinking it ? If not tea, is there anything it is

safe to 'mix' with in order to get it down the hatch?

Thanks So Much !

~

[Guest guest]

In message you wrote:

> so, putting it in a little juice wont 'change' it at all?

Well, it changes from Kombucha plus juice to Kombuchajuice;

to me that means the best of both worlds :-)

But don't forget to still drink some extra water because

Kombucha is diuretic.

To your health ... raising my glass of Kombucha,

Margret:-)

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In message <001301c67b4a$5e8db760$0302a8c0@smagical> you wrote:

> It must have been brewed a really long time.

That seems to be the case if the KT tastes like vinegar.

The average brewing time is about 7 days .....

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In message you wrote:

> isnt that good though?

....not if the high acidity upsets yoyr stomach. That is why it is advisable

to dilute it.

The optimum acids for health are present (depending on temperature)

between day 7 and 14.

The art of producing nice tasting Kombucha lies with excluding the

yeast that gathers on the bottom of the brewing container and taking

the starter from the top of the vessel which is bacteria rich.

Too much yeast (and it naturally tends to predominate if you let it)

makes for a sour, unpleasant tasting brew.

The aim needs to be for a pleasantly acidic brew that still has a sweet

edge to it... a bit like good dry cider (but without the alcohol, of course).

Kombucha greetings,

Margret:-)

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Ok, sounds great ! I will try that. I am trying not to be 'turned off' by it.

But, after listening to people say how yummy it is, and they think it tastes

like tea, I have to admit, I took a nice big drink, and almost spit it out !!!

lol... I thought, oh my Lord, how can these people think this tastes better

than tea ! lol... and they told me to try giving it to my kids ! HA HA HAHa

.... You couldnt hold them down and force them to drink it if its gonna taste

like vinegar ! *chuckling* I thought everyone was NUTS ! I didnt realize

they were 'mixing' it. Now, I feel a little better, and dont feel like Im

loosing my mind. Thanks So Much for the Help and Info !

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Margret Pegg wrote:

In message you wrote:

> so, putting it in a little juice wont 'change' it at all?

Well, it changes from Kombucha plus juice to Kombuchajuice;

to me that means the best of both worlds :-)

But don't forget to still drink some extra water because

Kombucha is diuretic.

To your health ... raising my glass of Kombucha,

Margret:-)

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In message you wrote:

> Ok, sounds great ! I will try that. I am trying not to be 'turned off' by

it. But, after listening to people say how yummy it is, and they think it

tastes like tea, I have to admit, I took a nice big drink, and almost spit it

out !!! lol... I thought, oh my Lord, how can these people think this tastes

better than tea ! lol... and they told me to try giving it to my kids ! HA HA

HAHa ... You couldnt hold them down and force them to drink it if its gonna

taste like vinegar !

> *chuckling* I thought everyone was NUTS !

> .... and bolts - I certainly am ;-)

> I didnt realize they were 'mixing' it.

My husband has it 3/4 Kombucha, 1/4 water because he gets more water that

way and it is more refreshing for him.

,,,but I, alas, much prefer it neat with the water separate.

But then, my KT isn't like vinegar - I don't brew it that long.

Mine tastes like cider. Mhhhhhh....

> Now, I feel a little better, and dont feel like Im loosing my mind.

Good! I lost my mind a long time ago ... no problem after 6 children ;-)

and being a Kombuchaholic ;-)

May the Glory Juice grow on you .....

Margret:-))

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> I thought everyone was NUTS ! I didnt realize they were 'mixing'

> it. Now, I feel a little better, and dont feel like Im loosing my

> mind. Thanks So Much for the Help and Info !

> ~

Actually , probably most of us don't mix it with other things. The

thing is, when you brew it at home you stop brewing when it tastes good to

you. The commercial KT is very strong and intense and is a very good

product, but frequently people do need to dilute it.

Just know that homemade is very different, and you have control over how

strong (tart) to let it get.

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Hi ,

It is personal prefference. I believe the most important part is...it

is a live culture, but some preffer it to have a flavor from fruit,

sugar or honey. I would advice pasturizing the honey if using it to

culture the tea, so the honey bacteria does not over take the kombucha

culture, that you are trying to make happen.

-Audrey

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I thought that part of the point was to not have the sugar in these

drinks? What do you sweeten your tea wiht? When I make tea anymore,

I use honey, but I read not to mix honey with KT.

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