Got Gut Health? We Tried 6 Poppi Prebiotic Sodas and Ranked Them From Best to Worst

At this point, you’ve probably been somewhat curious about prebiotic soda. Turns out, horrifyingly enough, that there are trillions of microorganisms in your digestive tract, and they need to be nourished. Hot off a “Shark Tank” appearance, Poppi Soda uses ingredients like unfiltered apple cider vinegar and swaps out corn syrup for natural flavors and stevia to nourish the good bacteria in your gut, promoting healthy digestion and immune function. 

In other words, Poppi is here for your gut health. Which flavors are worth buying? Which are worth leaving on a shelf? Here are six flavors of Poppi prebiotic soda, ranked.

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I really, really like this. Most of the Poppi flavors are good in a not-bad-for-a-healthy-alternative sort of way, but Ginger Lime is legitimately awesome. That slight spice from the ginger feels just right alongside the more wholesome ingredients, and I legitimately felt better after drinking one. Placebo or not, I’ll grab a Ginger Lime Poppi again soon.

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One of the most noticeable successes that Poppi’s got under its belt is its lack of traditional soft drink sweetness. Because you’re left with more vinegary, dry flavors, you don’t crave the second sip as hard as you do with a classic soda. AKA, you can actually sit back and enjoy this one without manically gulping the whole thing down and then getting a stomach ache.

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Lemon and strawberry both feel like they’re battling at an even 50% here, and I’m into that. It’s not a flavor I see a lot in the beverage world. The taste of the stevia lurks a little stronger in this can than it does in others, but that’s not a huge detriment. Poppi’s whole vibe really works with those lingering sweet flavors, and everything tastes right in line here.

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I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this. This watermelon flavor is simultaneously subtle and pronounced — there’s a lovely natural sweetness from the cane sugar and those subtle, fermented flavors from the apple cider vinegar shine through.

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Looooooooootta rose here. Lotta raspberry, too. This is probably the Poppi with the most flavor, but I’m not sure that’s a good thing. This one ends up tasting quite sweet; certainly more than I can handle in a whole can. 

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This is the flavor where stevia is the most pronounced, and that’s just very much not my thing. Cherry limeade really isn’t my thing either. None of it is my thing. Don't think I can blame this one on Poppi.