My first review: Sparkling Probiotic Drinks 2 thumbs up!!

I have ventured into the land of various probiotic beverages.  I have tried a couple of bottled kombuchas and really did not like them.  Then started reading about this particular beverage and  brand and I was instantly intrigued! I have tried the lemon ginger, coconut and lemon cayenne.  Lemon ginger and lemon cayenne are pretty close in being my favorite!!

This has a very unique taste.  You see the flavor  Lemon Cayenne.  The cayenne is not overpowering. I like this because it gives me something else to drink besides lemon water and tea.  I do not drink juice(too much sugar) and I do not drink milk because I am avoiding dairy.

When I was a young kid my great grandmother would makes a beverage called switchel.  This is very similar in flavor.  The history of switchel was considered a thirst quencher.  When people were working out in the fields all day in the hot sun.  You were brought a cup full of this to help your body replenish fluids lost from sweating.  It had a taste like no other.  I have recipe that I will share at the end of this post.

The difference between Kombucha and Kevita daily cleanse lemon cayenne is a different fermentation technique. Technically, I think Kevita contains probiotics/bacteria but not yeasts. Kombucha is made from a mushroom and does contain yeasts. Kombucha also usually has caffeine because it's made from a base of sweet tea while Kevita doesn't (some flavors do though).

The benefits of drinking Kevita:

Kevita Sparkling beverages are vegan, gluten-free, certified organic and non-GMO.  If you have wanted a way to replace your morning yogurt addiction which is potentially contributing to mucus and an upset stomach, this could be it!  Now you can lose the dairy, but still get in the healthy digestive bacteria (or gut flora) into your system naturally.

Before you think that this product is thick or some strange consistency, it’s not.  It’s light and bubbly.  The variation in flavors offers plenty of variety to keep your palate happy. Eight out of ten flavors offer a light sweetness as the result of added stevia rather than sugars (boasting only 1g of sugar per serving).



So if you are like me and you are avoiding dairy this is an excellent way to keep your gut healthy!!

80% of your immune system is in your gut.  Healthy gut = Healthy Immune system.

Great Gram O'Keefes Switchel Makes 1-2 drinks
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sweetener (molasses, maple syrup, honey, sugar)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup water
Combine all ingredients in a jar or glass. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to a day.
Shake or stir before serving. Taste and adjust sweetener, if desired. If using fresh ginger, strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.