Carpe Diem Cranberry Kombucha has a similar tart-sweet flavor to drinks like Wonder Kombucha Cherry Cassis, Honest Kombucha Berry hibiscus and Synergy Organic Raw Gingerberry Kombucha. I prefer Cherry Cassis for berry kombucha, and Carpe Diem's Classic Kombucha is a stellar product, but Cranberry Kombucha is still a great option for pasteurized kombucha drinkers.
Appearance
Carpe Diem Cranberry Kombucha has a strikingly red color that looks fantastic behind its more neutral-colored packaging. When poured, it is moderately carbonated, and it looks great in a champagne flute.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Carpe Diem's Cranberry Kombucha is very tart, slightly sweet and heavy on the cranberry.
Its flavor is a balance of sweetness and tartness. The flavor is less intense on the cranberry than the aroma. Overall, the flavor is less engaging than Carpe Diem Classic Kombucha and Carpe Diem Quince Kombucha.
The aftertaste begins with a moment of extreme tartness and then fades into a lightly puckery, sweet finish, much like a cranberry juice cocktail. It's not soda-sweet, but it is definitely fruity-sweet.
Its flavor is a balance of sweetness and tartness. The flavor is less intense on the cranberry than the aroma. Overall, the flavor is less engaging than Carpe Diem Classic Kombucha and Carpe Diem Quince Kombucha.
The aftertaste begins with a moment of extreme tartness and then fades into a lightly puckery, sweet finish, much like a cranberry juice cocktail. It's not soda-sweet, but it is definitely fruity-sweet.
Overall Opinion
Carpe Diem's Classic Kombucha and Quince Kombucha are more nuanced flavors, but Cranberry Kombucha is still a good product. I especially recommend it to fans of cranberry juice who want a lighter, more refreshing alternative to cranberry juice cocktails.
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