“The purported distinction between the ‘Classic’ and ‘Enlightened’ lines is a sham designed to confuse the public and government regulators, as both lines of products contain alcohol levels far surpassing the legal limit for non-alcoholic beverages,” the GT’s Kombucha class action claims. The GT’s Enlightened line of kombucha products includes a variety of flavors such as: Original, Gingerade, Laveder Love, Hibiscus Ginger, Lemonade, Multi-Green, Bilberry Blessing, Cayennade, Tantric Turmeric, Heart Beet, Golden Sage, Cucumber Mint Lime, Karma Citra, Koffee, Strawberry Lemonade, Pomegranate Power, Rose Berry, Pink Lady Basil, Watermelon Wonder, Trilogy, Mystic Mango, Cosmic Cranberry, Guava Goddess, Gingerberry, Passionberry Bliss, Strawberry Serenity, Cherry Chia, Grape Chia, Raspberry Chia, and Black Chia. The plaintiffs say GT’s Living Foods knowingly misrepresents their kombucha as non-alcoholic in order to provide a great market appeal and secure more sales. Several plaintiffs claim that GT’s Enlightened Kombucha contains between 18 to 442 percent more alcohol than is legally allowed in non-alcoholic drinks. However, according to a new class action lawsuit, these label changes failed to acknowledge the alcohol content found in the “Enlightened” line of GT’s Kombucha products. The new labels state in capitalized letters “CONTAINS ALCOHOL MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PURCHASE.” In 2017, a $8.25 million settlement was reached over claims that GT’s Classic Kombucha and GT’s Enlightened Kombucha products were misrepresented as being non-alcoholic.Īs a result of the settlement, the companies agreed to make changes to their kombucha product labeling – including labeling their Classic Kombucha and Classic Synergy products as alcoholic. The yeast and healthy bacteria cultures in the drinks are said to be probiotic – meaning that they can provide benefits to gut health. Please open carefully.Ĭontains alcohol - Must be over 21 to purchase.Kombucha is a fermented type of black or green tea which is touted as having numerous health benefits. This product is considered a beer and contains a natural effervescence. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. Government warning: (1) According to the surgeon general, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. GT’s Kombucha* (Kombucha Culture*, Black Tea*, Green Tea*, Cane Sugar*), Pomegranate Juice*, Lemon Juice*, Fresh Presses Ginger Juice*, Cayenne*, And 100% Pure Love!!! Handcrafted in Sunny Southern California. Alcohol content not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight / 4% by volume.Ĭertified Organic by Organic Certifiers, Inc. Kombucha is a cultured tea that is low in alcohol, however federal law requires a warning statement on any product that may contain more than 0.5% of alcohol per volume. Which we do, because love is our #1 ingredient. That's why we make our Kombucha in the same small batches I used from the start, in my mother's kitchen. We believe good things come from small beginnings. That's why I am honored and humbled to be able to share this gift with you. For me Kombucha represented everything that food should be: Raw, unadulterated & crafted by nature. In 1995 I started making organic raw Kombucha based on the belief that it could touch people's lives. GT's Synergy® Organic Kombucha Euphoria™.
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