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Wyden, Blumenauer Introduce Legislation to Support U.S. Kombucha Industry Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, today reintroduced legislation to put a stop to unfair and outdated federal alcohol taxes on kombucha companies in Oregon and across the country. […]

Ines Magri, Bendita Kombucha, Uruguay Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered Kombucha through a health blog in the US. I went there on a holiday and rushed to the nearest store to buy a GTs Kombucha. It was love at first sip. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha […]

Samta Singla, Redefining Taste Buds, India Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in 2000 Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: Being a Nutritionist, I came across people who are misguided and do not prioritize GUT health. Many resort to shortcuts, yo-yo diets, and quick-fix detox […]

Ryan Brown, Lost Cultures, Albuquerque, NM Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in 2014 Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: I wanted to provide the local community a healthier alternative to alcohol and soda. Q: What is your favorite flavor of kombucha?  A: Gravity Bound […]

The first edition of the World Kombucha Awards has taken place. It’s a competition that has been opened to all international kombucha manufacturers and organized by Kombucha Events, S.L. The judging event has taken place at Restaurant Robert de Nola in Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain and judges have tasted up to 150 Kombuchas from […]

Quarterly KBI Campfire call – join Corey Wood of Elixir Kombucha and Chris Ollis from Spring Branch Kombucha for a quarterly open forum to chat about all things related to running a kombucha brewery. Networking – brewers meeting other brewers, Questions & Answers – ask questions about how other brewers organize their processes, source equipment […]

Subhi Alsayed, Kulture Rebellion, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: In 2018 when I had gut health issues and couldn’t consume grains or drink beer. I used kombucha as a base to make my first grain free pale ale. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: I wanted to […]

Funds for the Hawaii Community Foundation Aloha KBI Brewery Member, As you are most likely aware, the island of Maui is suffering right now after devastating wildfires tore through our communities leaving a trail of lives lost, homes and businesses lost and many of our friends and neighbors without jobs to support their families. We […]

By Samuel Mortensen, Postdoctoral Researcher TEASAGC Food Research Center Cork, Ireland Introduction Water kefir, a delightful fermented beverage made with water kefir grains also known as tibicos, has been gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers. Its complex microbial community, consisting of primarily yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria, plays a crucial role in determining the […]

Kombucha Code of Practice Evolves with the Industry Kombucha Brewers International (“KBI”), the authoritative organization representing the interests of the global Kombucha industry, has unveiled the latest edition of its Kombucha Code of Practice. This revised, comprehensive guide, now at version 3.0, incorporates crucial updates to support continued excellence, compliance, and transparency in commercial kombucha […]