The word is out – in the world of beverages, kombucha is having a moment. Kombucha - 'booch' to some - is fizzy, tart, and packed with probiotics. Technically, it's fermented tea. My go-to in Portland is Root Wild Kombucha on Washington Avenue, where you can grab a to-go draft, growler, or cans of their signature flavors. Root Wild's line up includes ginger, wild blueberry, grapefruit, mint, and even vanilla rooibos. As a byproduct of fermentation, all kombucha has some alcohol content, but some brews are harder than others. Instead of upping the alcohol ante, Root Wild keeps their kombucha ABC beneath 1 percent, so drinking options aren’t limited to cocktail hour. The punchy flavors do make for perfect mixology though, so check out Root Wild's recommendations on cocktails that combine spirits and your favorite kombucha flavor.
