Goûter

The Tonics are good, but purchase them at a store. The one star is for dealing with the company if you do a bulk purchase (e.g. multiple day package). The manager is not professional when it comes to the order and delivery management system, and does not have a sufficient process for keeping track of who purchases what, and when the purchases are ready for delivery and pickup. On three specific occasions, the company was not ready for pickup and delivery at a previously agreed upon time. I would stay away from dealing with this company directly. I hope the process in their kitchen is more professional than the order and delivery end.

I love these I get them when I go to [solidcore]. I loved the digest tonic, awake and detox2 and ended up doing the three day tonic reboot and all of the drinks were great it was very energizing. Delivery was on time and service was excellent. If I could access them every day I would get them for lunch but they are popular! One day last month solidcore was sold out as well as glens market and yes market. I was determined to find them to do a last minute one day of gouter. I Hope they someday have shops because their salad and dates look delicious as well and I’ll have to wait until I do a big order. I have not seen them yet in local stores.

I found out about these tonic drinks from my yoga instructor. They are delicious. A bit pricey, yes, but worth it. I did my very first 5-​day cleanse and it was amazing. It was a bit hard on the first day but after 5 days I felt great. I lost about 6 pounds. I’ve tried other cleanses after my first cleanse with Gouter but none compared so I’m going back to them. They only deliver in the DC metro area and I am lucky enough to live in this beautiful area. Maybe one day they will go nationwide.

Love the tonics after a tough workout or long run. Refresh is my favorite. I pick them up at Glen’s or [solidcore].
Though a bit pricey I am happy to spend the money on a small, local vendor and fresh product! Keep doing what you’re doing!

Such a great company and I love their tonics after yoga. My absolute favorite is the stretch with tumeric and pepper. I don’t think the price is too much to ask for a tasty, small batch, craft drink. Lots of people pay more than that for a craft beer!
I’ve never had a problem with the studio I go to having it in stock as some of the other reviewers did. But should we really expect our small business owners to work ²⁴⁄₇ just so we can have whatever we want on demand? Sometimes things sell out. Deal with it. Life goes on.

Pros:
–Yummy and good for you. I especially like the «melk» tonics.
Cons:
–They have no website. I get that they are mostly selling at retail outlets, but it is 2013 get a freaking website!!! A facebook account is not the same.
–It’s pricey. $ 6/​tonic or $ 7 for the «melk».
–They (I think purposely) stock out a ton. I buy them at my pilates studio 90% of the time there are no gouters (or there are flavors I don’t want).
Overall the product is great, but I think they are going through some business growing pains they need to iron out…

Just begun my journey with Gouter, but not for a cleanse, but to incorporate their tonics into my daily life and diet. The reasons are plenty; however, I can say that drinking them each day, although not as many as while on a «cleanse,» has helped my stomach issues, while keeping me hydrated and not super hungry.

This company and their tonics are way ahead of the times when it comes to health. Their base which is Alkaline water has amazing benefits. It breaks down the elements of hydrogen and oxygen (which make up water) to be able to fit inside your cell and flush it out. Plus it does not carry any chlorine nor flouride which is extremely harmful for your body.
After reading the previous review, I have to disagree strongly with what Justin has said. Being a nursing student as well as owing a alkaline machine, I have studied the effects and witnessed them on my own body. I’ve noticed a change in skin complexion and energy levels. Your cells carry all sorts of junk, from chemicals from foods we eat, to things we breathe. The alkaline water penetrates the cells and flush it clean. Now onto to their next staple: lemon. When these cells are cleaned, lemon latches onto to the junk that has been flushed out of the cell and sends it out. What an amazing process. These two, lemon and alkaline water, work in perfect harmony to make sure you body is working properly. And that is the base of gouter. Seriously, what a miracle drink.

I specifically sought out Gouter after hearing it discussed at exercise class. While the studio I was attending at the time carried it, the delivery schedule didn’t permit my getting it through them, so I purchased the product directly from Gouter.
The cleanse was good and I felt good after doing it, but I was very troubled by what happened a couple weeks later.
I came to find out that the owner of the company shared my purchase with the owners of Lava Barre (who mistakenly assumed I purchased it behind their back) and this caused a lot of stress. I get the feeling there’s a lot of drama between them and their retailers as to who has the «rights» to each client, and it’s just something that’s really not and shouldn’t be the customer’s problem.
So 3* product and 1* service given they shared my personal purchase with others.

First and foremost, I think many people in this country certainly need to eat better and healthier. It’s nice to see a persistent push over recent years for healthier food products with various local raw/​vegan/​vegetarian vendors. I’m all for promoting the increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, etc.
However, it’s disconcerting to see that this push for healthier food products is leading to overpriced «cleanses» and «detoxes» that are making vague health claims that are usually not based on science or are at the very least misunderstanding the current scientific literature on the subjects of food and human health (e.g., conflating correlation with causation, misunderstanding the difference between effects found with in vitro studies and in vivo studies).
The primary ingredient you will find in a lot of Gouter tonics is alkaline water. Alkaline water is modern day snake oil at best. While it sounds fancy/​exotic/​healthy, there’s no evidence that it improves health, defies aging, beats cancer, et cetera in the human body as many of these cleanse formulas imply (not just Gouter). The human body already has pH-​balancing mechanisms (e.g. bicarbonate buffering system) to correct any pH imbalances in the body before they become a tangible issue. The only thing alkaline water will help you do is empty your wallet faster.
Also, the infamous buzzword «antioxidants» is surprisingly prevalent in the 21^st century even though there is no scientific evidence that antioxidants *alone* provide any health benefits in the human body. There is an abundance of scientific evidence that people who chronically eat a lot of fruits and vegetables are generally healthier in the long run. This is probably due to a number of nutritional factors working together, e.g. fiber, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, etc. The foods and drinks from Gouter are good for your health because they are good for your health, not because they «aid in antioxidants» or are anti-​inflammatory.
The beneficial claims of detoxes and cleanses are speculative at best. I wouldn’t be surprised if these testimonials about how people feel better/​healthier after doing these cleanses (or just after having one bottle of Gouter juice) have a lot to do with the placebo effect, confirmation bias, etc. Certainly if you stop consuming foods and drinks that usually make you feel like crap (e.g., greasy burgers, pizza, soda) and start consuming foods and drinks that make you feel neutral, you will perceive this change as feeling better than you used to. It might have less to do with «super spirulina» in your newfound tonic and more with the food you stopped eating.
My main gripe with Gouter’s tonics/​cleanses/​detoxes is that they are overpriced and misinformative, using speculation about the potential (but unproven) health benefits of certain foods/​nutrients as a marketing tactic.
I’m sure I’m coming off as cynical, ostentatious, pretentious, etc. I don’t like to rain on people’s parades. If you don’t believe me, I urge you to go do your own research about the science behind detox diets, cleanses, and what makes certain foods healthy over others. A good place to start is
. Avoid advocacy sites (
) and cut straight to the source, i.e., scientific studies and journals. Note: be careful not to confuse correlation with causation when examining studies. Just being something is correlated with some other thing does not necessarily mean that that something caused the other thing.
Also, people tend to do these 3÷5÷15÷30 day cleanses/​detoxes for just that long and then go back to how they use to eat, i.e., they go back to eating relatively unhealthy stuff. The price of these cleanses/​detoxes certainly doesn’t make them appealing as additions to a long-​term diet/​lifestyle.
I recommend that you take a look at the ingredients in Gouter’s various tonics and dishes, write them down, and then buy them yourselves and add them to your diet for the rest of your life. Your wallet will thank you as much as your body will.

I am someone who is far from vegan — I had a cheeseburger for dinner yesterday. But I love the juices and treats from Gouter. After just a few weeks of regularly having their juices, I now feel healthier, am a better father and lover, and can now properly pronounce «Gouter». What more could you ask for?

Get your Gouter! I love their tonics, treats, sprout salads and amazing melks. I recently did a three-​day cleanse and it could not have been any easier. They offer delivery to your home, and supply three days of nutrition that is a symphony for your taste buds! Look them up on facebook and contact V, who is incredibly responsive. She will answer any questions and get you started. I have recommended Gouter to close friends who have had rave reviews as well. You will love the raw amazing goodness of Gouter!

I can only attest to one of their products I bought on a whim while getting a salad lunch at Freshii. I saw this little container labeled ‘nut nog’ and was intrigued. Since my tummy cant handle dairy and I wanted a treat while working today I snagged it! It was a bit pricey but there is a lot in the little container. Its only ingredients– alkaline water, cashews, dates, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. This was SO good. I’m afraid its high in calories its that good. Oh well, tis the season. But so glad to find this little gem at Freshii! So yummy and a perfect little holiday treat while I’m working!

Oh my goodness, I am deeply in love with Gouter. It’s re-​donk-​u-​lous! From their crazy tonics (they have this watermelon cayenne one and the goji berry cinnamon is the bomb). Anyhow, their chocolate barks are so delicious it puts just about any chocolatier to shame. The most amazing thing, and this is coming from someone who is known to deep fry everything, including butter, everything they make is vegan and raw. Every time I drink one of their tonics or have a macaroon, I actually feel healthier. But there’s a secret treat that is the most game-​changing food taste I’ve ever experience: ask for the «rice crispy treats.» These aren’t your mom’s rice crispy treats, and that’s a good thing