Bailey’s Farms’ Kombucha

Bottoms Up

By Lynda Wheatley | March 26, 2022

Our palates—and guts—have grown to appreciate the sweet and sour fizz begat by China’s age-old refreshment, kombucha, but never have we loved it so much as when Bailey’s Farms’ kombucha came on the scene. Bailey’s uses some of our favorite teas from Traverse City’s Light of Day Organics to craft its kombucha, and the results are exceptional. Our No. 1 pick for a hot tea on dreary days, Light of Day’s lavender-laced Creamy Earl Grey, becomes a perky and wildly refreshing zinger in Bailey’s same-named kombucha when served over ice. For a caffeine-free pick-me-up, we tried Bailey’s twist on Light of Day’s Tulsi Citrus Soother and found the tea’s fragrant lemongrass and orange peel base still brings forth its light touch of tulsi and cardamom spices, but the addition of kombucha’s gentle fizz makes the mix even sweeter. Swig it straight from the bottle, serve over ice, or blend in a shot of vodka for a sinful yet probiotic-supportive cocktail. Find their kombucha at one of many locations listed at baileysfarms.com/contacts or order a case (12 bottles, $90) for delivery to your door.