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I used to drink a bottle of ginger flavored kombucha every weekday partly because of the taste, partly the supposed health benefits, and partly because I lived entirely too close to the health foods store. It seemed like a healthier option when I just didn’t want water.

These days I only enjoy them once in a while because I moved further away from the health foods store and because of their exceedingly high price, at nearly $4 per bottle.

Even at a high price, I’ll admit, after eight ounces of fizzy bliss I feel uplifted. But is it all in my head?

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