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Expert Review Panel on Ethanol Testing for Kombucha – AOAC Annual Meeting

by Hannah Crum
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AOAC, Events

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...
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Meet Our Members – Crabby Cat Kombucha (KS)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

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...
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Meet Our Members – Element Kombucha (TX)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

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...
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Meet Our Members – Cathy’s Kombucha (Canada)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

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...
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Meet Our Members – Wild Culture Kombucha (IA)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

Tim Roed and Rachelle Schmidt, Wild Culture Kombucha, Iowa City, IA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? We discovered kombucha in 2009. We were working at the same restaurant and loved sharing newly discovered food, drinks, and supplements with each other. When we discovered kombucha we were hooked...
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Hill Climb Success!

by Hannah Crum
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Events, Government

(from L to R: Elixir, Funky Fresh, Golda, Humm, Craft, High Country, KBI, Health-Ade, Bootleg Bucha) On Wednesday, March 22nd, KBI members from around the United States converged in Washington DC to educate lawmakers about...
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KBI Applauds Senators Wyden and Gardner, Congressmen Polis and Tipton for Introducing Legislation to Assist Kombucha Makers

by KBI Admin
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Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2017 Hannah Crum, President Kombucha Brewers International 424-245-5867 info@kombuchabrewers.org KBI Applauds Senators Wyden and Gardner, Congressmen Polis and Tipton for Introducing Legislation to Assist Kombucha Makers Los Angeles, CA – Hannah Crum, President of Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), released the following statement today after U.S....
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Meet Our Members – Oecha Kombucha (Netherlands)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

Mark Penman and Paul Penman, Oecha Kombucha, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? I first discovered kombucha only about a year ago, initially I was interested in fermented food and through research I stumbled on Kombucha. I started making it and was hooked. Q: Why did you start your...
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KOMBUCHA Act – Join the Effort!

by KBI Admin
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Government

KOMBUCHA ACT – Join the Effort! We are thrilled to announce that the KOMBUCHA Act, a bill that would raise allowable ABV for kombucha to 1.25%, has been introduced in Congress! On Weds Feb 15th, H.R. 1089 was introduced by Reps. Jared Polis (D-CO), Scott Tipton (R-CO), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)...
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Meet Our Members – Lucky Elixir Kombucha (KS)

by KBI Admin
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Companies

Sean Galloway and Amy Goldman, Lucky Elixir Kombucha, Overland Park, KS, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? We first began brewing and discovered kombucha in late 2014/early 2015. We wanted a fermented beverage to sell with our sourdough bread at our local farmers’ market. Q: Why did you...
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