The Best Way to Buy Kombucha: DIY Kit vs. Store-Bought

When it comes to enjoying the probiotic benefits of kombucha, you have a few options on the market. From store-bought brands to brewing DIY kombucha kits, each method has its own advantages. This article explores the best ways to get your hands on this popular beverage, weighing the factors of taste, cost, and overall enjoyment.

Buying Kombucha from the Store

Buying kombucha from stores like Costco, Target, Walgreens, Cub Foods, and others is a convenient and familiar method. The Costco brand is known for its cold temperatures during manufacturing and storage, which helps preserve the probiotic cultures, ensuring a high-quality product. A 16-ounce bottle from these stores typically retails for between $3 and $4.

While store-bought kombucha is convenient, it can be pricey, especially if you're looking to consume it more frequently. To cut costs, you can opt for larger quantities—such as an 8-pack of 16-ounce bottles for about $13. A suggested serving size is 8 ounces, making it suitable for one to two servings.

DIY Kombucha Kit Subscription

For those seeking to save money and have more control over their kombucha, brewing at home is a popular alternative. This not only reduces costs but also allows for experimentation with flavors and fermentation processes.

DIY Kombucha Kit Overview

Introducing DIY Kombucha Kit, a monthly subscription offering organic kombucha ingredients. The kit includes:

1 gallon FDA-certified glass open-mouth fermentation container 12 choice of black and/or green tea leaves as a base Imported Hawaiian Turbinado sugar Delicate dried fruits for sweetening Choices of herbs and flowers for flavors An exclusive and new recipe each month for varying flavors Healthy SCOBY and starter liquid for fermentation

Each monthly subscription costs $47, providing not just 8 bottles but the ingredients for a gallon (128 ounces) of kombucha. For those who prefer to prepay, the monthly subscription price drops to $33, offering the same value as 8 bottles of GT Kombucha.

Additional Benefits of DIY Kombucha Kit

In addition to the cost savings, DIY Kombucha Kit offers several other advantages:

Access to Certified Transitional Farms: All ingredients come from certified transitional farms, supporting sustainable farming practices. Currently, less than 1% of farmland in the US is certified organic, making these ingredients even more valuable. Monthly Curated Subscriptions: Each box is freshly curated with ingredients chosen by you or the company, ensuring variety and no bland or leftover boxes. A Market for Homebrewers: The creators of DIY Kombucha Kit recognized the growing interest in homemade kombucha and saw an opportunity to provide a premium, organic subscription service.

Conclusion

Should you buy kombucha at the store or brew it at home? Both methods have their merits, but for those looking to save money and have more control over their kombucha experience, a DIY kombucha kit is the way to go. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just someone passionate about probiotics, consider trying a subscription box to unlock the full potential of this unique beverage.

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