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kombucha question — Brooklynian

kombucha question

kombucha connoisseur
kombucha connoisseur
edited November -1 in Park Slope
Hello all,

I’ve been living in Park Slope for just over two years. This site comes highly recommended.

My question to you all is as follows: what do you think of kombucha tea?

I have been giving serious thought to brewing and selling my own brand of kombucha tea. Given the state of the economy, my love for kombucha, and my desire to bring this wonderful drink to more members of this community I figure why not.

My tea is wonderful: dry, stronger than you can buy from the shelf, 100% organic, and, well, raw.

I would think I could easily produce, bottle, and sell for prices close to 50% less than what you can get in stores. Also, I would only used recycled/refused bottles and deliver to your house on foot (or you can come to me).

What does everyone think? Great small biz idea or waste of time?

Comments

  • carmen
    carmen
    i am so disgusted by kombucha. Thats my opinion.
  • veets
    veets
    I actually like the stuff but finding the ultmate in Kombucha tea is of no interest to me so I would have little interest in what you are offering. Don't be discouraged. This is just my one little opinion.
  • funkytoot
    funkytoot
    It's so funny but I just finished a bottle of the stuff, and was just telling a friend how pricey it is. I really enjoy it, and would LOVE to buy some that was at a much cheaper price than the stores ($3.99 is the lowest I've seen at the grocery store near me).

    I'd be interested in purchasing some if you get it up and running in the future.

    Good luck with your endeavor!
  • belzjm
    belzjm
    i would totally be into it. i love the stuff.

    i drink it almost every day, and find the price is really the only problem....

    good luck!!!

    keep us posted.
  • superclam
    superclam
    Never heard of it. Is it just tea? You drink it hot? cold?
    Details!
  • bigguy
    bigguy
    Superclam wrote: Never heard of it. Is it just tea? You drink it hot? cold?
    Details!
    It's one of those things that cures...you know...everything.

    From Kombuchatea.org:

    "The Chinese referred Kombucha as the tea of immortality and the elixir of life because they believed that Kombucha balances the Middle Qi (Spleen and Stomach). By assisting the stomach and spleen in digestion, Kombucha promotes healing throughout the body as it helps to break stagnation, reduces damp and phlegm, and removes toxins from the body.

    Other health benefits of consuming Kombucha tea include restoration of hair color and thickness; increase in energy and longevity; promotes healing; lowers cholesterol and blood pressure; increases blood circulation; relieves menstrual pain; improves digestion and soothes upset/nervous stomach; balances glucose levels; protects teeth from cavities; and stimulates the glandular system."

    No mention of penis enlargement but one can always hope. I mean, other guys.
  • brooklynjack
    brooklynjack

    Subject: Re: kombucha question

    kombucha connoisseur wrote:
    I have been giving serious thought to brewing and selling my own brand of kombucha tea.
    better check with the health department first
  • rbg
    rbg
    I think the stuff is digusting, but I indulge in a $3.99 bottle per day! I'll be a customer. I seriously see and feel the effects.
  • mpmav1
    mpmav1
    RBG wrote: I think the stuff is digusting, but I indulge in a $3.99 bottle per day! I'll be a customer. I seriously see and feel the effects.
    What effects to you see/feel. Just curious.
  • danielj
    danielj
    I'd love to know if this stuff actually "works," or if it's just one of those overpriced, well-marketed products that only provides a placebo effect to its drinkers, with a side of smugness.
  • veets
    veets
    DanielJ wrote: I'd love to know if this stuff actually "works," or if it's just one of those overpriced, well-marketed products that only provides a placebo effect to its drinkers, with a side of smugness.
    Now that is an excellent question.
  • carmen
    carmen
    DanielJ wrote: I'd love to know if this stuff actually "works," or if it's just one of those overpriced, well-marketed products that only provides a placebo effect to its drinkers, with a side of smugness.

    this.
  • rbg
    rbg
    Effects? More energy, clearer skin, digestive regularity...
  • 8thandprez
    8thandprez
    My roommate in Seattle had a kombucha "tank" in our kitchen. I have a general aversion to fungi/mushrooms so I could never bring myself to like the stuff. It was *ok* but conceptually too much for me.

    I would agree with BrooklynJack in that you may run afoul of some Health Dept issues w/o some initial research. Maybe potential issues of liability as well? Sorry, you may have already thought of all this stuff, but I'm just putting it out there.
  • drunken revival
    drunken revival
    Never had the stuff, but I generally say if it feels good - do it.
  • longtimesloper
    longtimesloper
    veets wrote: [quote=DanielJ]I'd love to know if this stuff actually "works," or if it's just one of those overpriced, well-marketed products that only provides a placebo effect to its drinkers, with a side of smugness.
    Now that is an excellent question.

    One of my older kids made their own kombucha for about a year. We had specimens in the freezer and had babies and did all the right things. Special equipment, special pots, etc. etc. They drank it for the longest time as did i and neither of us ever saw a difference in anything in our lives. JMO of course.
  • pastoralia
    pastoralia
    Bierkraft makes homemade kombucha.
  • pastoralia
    pastoralia
    Bierkraft makes homemade kombucha.
  • kombucha connoisseur
    kombucha connoisseur
    Ok, update time. Operation "renegade kombucha" is a go. I've brewed a bunch of batches since the posting and I think I'm ready...

    Ok, I'm not actually ready, but I'd like some feedback from real kombucha drinkers and I'd like to start establishing some initial momentum.

    I have a limited yet ample amount of tea. It's good. I propose the following: PM or post feedback here. Please shoot me for being cheesy, but I'd like to set up a "stand" or sorts - probably under the guise of a stoops sale and invite people to come by, and get some tea.

    Give me an idea of how much you want, how much you want to donate (yeah, it's like that), and when... I'm thinking Sat/Sun 2pm, 3pm, 4pm...

    Oh, and I have to say I love the stuff....I've been drinking kinda a lot - I wake up kinda craving it.

    Thoughts?
  • longtimesloper
    longtimesloper
    My personal thought is I would never buy something like this from a stranger making it in their home. But, that is me.
  • doublediamond
    doublediamond
    Yeah, i agree with LongTimeSloper. If I knew you, that's a different story, but to buy some from a stranger takes word of mouth. It takes trust.

    My suggestion, sell it to your friends, tell your friends to tell their friends. Build it from there. Something like this needs to start via word of mouth and not under the guise of a stoop sale.
  • belzjm
    belzjm
    i love kombucha like you wouldn't believe, but i agree with the two previous comments...it's not something i want to buy from a stranger...
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