I've never had this...does it have many calories??

This is one thing that I honestly don't know how anyone manages to swallow. It tastes like rancid champagne. If there are no proven benefits, I'd stay away!

Eh not interested...

Whether or not it has any proven health benefits, I like it's slightly odd taste so I'll prolly keep drinking it. It's doesn't come cheap though, like $3.50 a bottle or so.

This product is the most repulsive tasting thing I have ever put in my mouth. It tastes like old fermented soda. Oh my god, don't go near this stuff.

heh, i totally love this stuff. yes, it tastes like vinegar, and it repluses many, but for some reason, i like it.

i've tried the cranberry, raspberry, and grape flavors. it seems to divert hunger pains for awhile (ie. to use as a mid-day snack if starting to feel hungry), and i don't know, i'm sure it is mental, but i do feel better about myself after drinking it.

I love the GTS kombucha tea! I defintely agree that most would find it weird. And it does taste vineger-y. But for some reason my husband and I are addicted to it.

I believe it has ~60 calories per bottle. And, as someone said, it is expensive. We usually cannot find it for less than $3 per bottle.

I also agree about it diverting hunger pains. If we had more money to spend on things like that, I would drink at least one per day. And I know my husband would do the same!

its like $4.50 at my corner store...

I've had a sip of it - wasn't expecting the fizziness! Interesting flavor, but not so sure I'd buy a whole bottle.

I've had this before-it was alright. I may give it another go.

my sister loves this stuff and swears it is what helped her to reach her goal weight (that and working out and a healthy diet). i started to drink it but stopped because it is only sold in one store here in boise, is out of my way to shop at and is a little expensive. i liked the guava goddess flavor, the orange mango and the grape...anything really that would disguise the glob of slimy yeast culture at the bottom of the bottle. seriously that is also another reason i stopped..i would have to close my eyes and drink it like a shot...i'd give it another try if they could figure out a way to disguise it more...

most places offer a 10% discount if you purchase a case (12 bottles).

i can find it at TJs, Whole Paycheck, and the soon-to-be-closed Sunflower Market in the chicago area. it hasn't seemed to make it to the big supermarket chains here, and i typically see if for $3/bottle, so i guess that is cheap compared to some of you.....

I just started drinking this as everyone at work does and I was curious. I LOVE IT! My fave is the cranberry. The tartness of it seems to off-set the vinegar-y flavor. I like the energy it gives me. It gives you a bit of zoom without that caffeine shaky vibe. I find that it does help a bit with my digestion too so that's a bonus (PROBIOTICS anyone?). I've heard if you buy it by the case it's a bit cheaper so I may start doing that. I've subbed out my latte for Kombucha though, so I actually come out ahead price wise.

I drink this every time I start to feel sick and it always seems to prevent whatever's coming on. I have also noticed that it curbs hunger, and I'd like to think it helps clear up my skin. The taste definitely takes some getting used to, but the ones with added fruit flavors are pretty good (love the mango and the guava).. I'd probably drink a bottle a day if it weren't for the price, then again, how much do I spend on Starbucks a week?

Oh yeah, and a word of caution: steer clear of the multi-green flavor! It's really gross

This stuff tastes like crap!

I've had citrus flavor a couple times and it was VILE.

It definitely diverted hunger pains, but only because it made me feel so sick that I didn't want to eat anything.

Like a few of you already said, its vinegar taste is strangely addictive and I LOVE it! Although it is pricey I think it is worth it - it makes me feel great.

I think kombucha gets a bad rap in this post as a natural remedy! Here's a great website for more kombucha information http://www.kombucha.org/ and honestly, if you make your own kombucha like i do and take proper precautions you definitely run a low risk of contaminating it and its MUCH cheaper... you can buy kombucha starter pancakes from places like the website or PM me and I can send you one for free... I make about a batch a week and the only thing you need is a 'pancake' a cup of raw sugar (for 2 gal of tea) and some tea bags of your choice... it really couldn't be easier and a new pancake grows each time you make a new batch so you can share with your friends (kind of like sourdough starter

i think even if kombucha itself doesn't have "scientific studies" to back its claims, there are definitely numerous findings in the positive health benefits of fermented foods. mary-kombucha does not have many calories...anywhere from 5 to 60 calories per bottle depending on whether you get one that has some fruit juice in it. i found the grape and cranberry are both tart enough to almost (almost) mask the fermented "vinegar-y" flavor

I drink at least one of these a day (faves are the Multi-Green, Gingerade, Gingerberry, Trilogy) - and it is definitely an acquired taste, but once it's acquired - it's ADDICTIVE! I love it!

It has replaced soda in my diet - b/c of the bubbles, I have found it is a fantastic replacement. I am fit and healthy and I highly recommend this stuff! (nope, GT Dave is not paying me! )

I'm addicted to this stuff. I seriously LOVE it. I would drink it all the time if it weren't SO expensive. You made me start craving a bottle now!

After really getting on a good diet, this started tasting amazing..it is wonderful and soothes mt tummy like nothing else!

I'm a huge fan of ginger-flavored kombucha. I drink it once a month or so, more as an alternative to soda when I'm in the mood for it. If it benefits my body... well, that's a nice side effect!

This stuff rocks! I love the Gingerberry--my husband hates the taste of this, but if he's starting to get sick he will down a bottle. It really helps!

I on the bandwagon! I tried the Multi-Green last week and while its definitely a taste that takes some getting used to, I did end up liking it and I really think it did my body good (sorry milk). Sorry to get graphic, but I don't think my digestive system has ever worked this well. And seriously, I can see it in my skin. Btw- anyone that lives in LA, its on sale at Erewhon this week for $2.89. Its not much of a difference, but I think it beats paying $3.30 at whole foods! I've tried the Citrus and the Multi-Green now and I also bought Mango (love mango-flavored anything pretty much) and passion.

I'm becoming an addict, too. Okay, so I'm totally buying into the unfounded health benefits marketing hype, but I actually like the vinegar flavor, too, and the fact that it's mildly alcoholic.

And the weird sediment--those floaties just gotta be good for you!

Is this available in Canada? If so, specifically in Ontario? I;d love to try it!

It's worth it to brew your own. It's a simple process, and a LOT cheaper than buying bottled commercial kombucha. Plus, you can adjust the brewing times so it's not vinegary, and make it nice and fizzy.

You can find folks selling or giving away scoby cultures online for home brews.

I have just discovered Kombucha tea 7 days ago. In the last week from drinking the Synergy brand Kombucha tea - I have gone from very achy, tired, and inflamed to energetic, mostly pain free, and happy. This tea is well worth trying. Even my mind seems clearer. I LOVE the taste - a sweet vinegar taste with a kick!

I just started my home brew from another's starter. The home brew seems hard to mess up if directions are followed.
Can't wait for my home brew to be ready - I'm sure the benefits will be more dramatic than the store kind.