KBI is excited to announce a partnership with Oregon State University to study the organisms present in Kombucha cultures from around the United States. The purpose of the study is to try sequence numerous samples from a wide variety of places to answer the question of “What is a SCOBY?” After sequencing all of the […]
Rafael and Adina Martinez, Mighty Bucha, Atlanta, GA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? We first discovered kombucha in 2013 and began making it shortly after. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? We started Mighty Bucha as a creative outlet from our every day “regular” jobs and as a way […]
Kelly Fagan,Cultured Kombucha, Netherlands Q: When do you first discover kombucha? 2010 at a Whole Foods in Las Vegas through my brother, Sean. I wasn’t immediately sold, but I noticed that I felt amazing. Within two weeks I was brewing my own, and haven’t stopped since. To bring the story full circle, Sean has […]
Junita Lapp, Lapp It Up, Malta, OH, USA Q: When do you first discover kombucha? I first discovered kombucha in 2011 while working my first job at a heath food store in my hometown. I actually didn’t enjoy the first bottle I tried but I decided to keep trying it anyway since I knew it […]
Dana Tuma, Mama’s Booch, Menominee, MI Q. When did you first discover kombucha? I first discovered Kombucha through the Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit nutritional organization we recognize. Q. Why did you start your own kombucha company? I was not even searching to start my own business, it just happened, I am […]
Join us at the Expert Review Panel on Ethanol Testing for Kombucha at the AOAC’s 131’st Annual Meeting taking place at the Atlanta Marriott on Sunday September 24th from 1-4pm. The meeting is free for all to attend. KBI President, Hannah Crum, will be on the panel. KBI Secretary, Melanie Wade (Golda Kombucha), along with […]
Adam Vanni, JAAR Kombucha, London, England Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? I first discovered kombucha while at university in San Diego around 2008. A friend of mine was and into health and wellness and introduced me to GT’s. I think the first flavour I tried was the Mystic Mango. To be completely […]
James and Amy Schreffler, Crabby Cat Kombucha, Wichita, KS, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Four years ago on a visit to California. Q: Why did you start your own Kombucha company? We saw the need for a locally sourced, handcrafted organic kombucha supplier here in the Midwest. Q: What is your […]
Kevin Rayhons, Element Kombucha, San Antonio, TX, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? About 7-8 Years ago. I had cut all sodas out of my diet and was tired of drinking nothing but water and regular tea. I wanted something else cold with flavor and low sugar. I tried a few bottles of […]
Cathy Kelly, Cathy’s Kombucha, Burlington, ONT, Canada Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? My Dad had bladder cancer and on June 17, 2011 he was given “months to live”. It was not expected that he live till the end of the year and definitely not years. I went to ask for prayers for […]