Honey Islam, Mountain Bee Kombucha, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Q: When did you first discover kombucha?

A: I first encountered it in 2016 at an arts festival in Goa but didn’t try it until 2017 in the U.S., at Whole Foods.

Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company?

A: I was blown away by the flavours of kombucha, and that inspired me to dive deep into the world of fermented foods and their immense benefits. It only made sense to share our kombucha with as many people as possible and help them live a healthier lifestyle.

Q: What is your favorite flavor of kombucha? 

A: Mavi’s Blueberry & Rose

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

A: I was a tax consultant for 9 years in Bangalore

Q: What is a saying that you live by?

A: Whatever you do, own it fully.