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 for us to engage as a family, grow as individuals, and create relationships in this city that we call home. We knew we had a terrific product, but we wanted to challenge ourselves with just exactly how we could bring it to the market in a unique, locally-driven way. It was a big jump, but we took it…and we are so glad we did! Seeing others enjoy Mighty Bucha as much as we do is the ultimate reward.  

Q: What is your favorite flavor of kombucha? (a brand that is not your own)?

GT’s Synergy Gingerberry

Q: What is your former/current other life or career?

Currently we both work full-time jobs in addition to Mighty Bucha – Rafael is a mechanical engineer by trade and is a project management supervisor with Intelligrated. Adina has her Masters in Public Administration and is a research associate at Georgia Tech. We are also living that toddler life with our two year old!

Q: What is a saying that you live by?

Here are two favorites:

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do.” – Leonardo da Vinci and “You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.” – Joyce Meyer