Tried 11 versions of Kombucha — significant quality range

Out of curiosity I tried 11 different versions of Kombucha over a month, varying quality of the source each time. The range was significant. Prepared hot with care at the best end, the sustained focus was pronounced. At the worst end, genuinely mediocre.

The takeaway: the category isn't uniformly good. Getting to know what makes a version excellent versus average is worth the time. It made me a more intentional consumer rather than just grabbing whatever's available.