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Jason Wagner, J’s Kombucha, St. Paul, MN Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Several years ago, I was searching for a way to alleviate my oldest son’s severe allergies. Having learned of the allergy-immune system connection, I had reason to believe strengthening his gut health would improve his immune system, and this in […]

Kruti Gajjar, Gut It Right, India Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I discovered Kombucha a few years back around 2019 at a friend’s place. I feel lucky that she forced me to try it out which amazed me and inspired me to start brewing my own booch gradually. Q: Why did you […]

Sample image for graphical representation only What is the KBI Verified Seal Program? Since its inception in 2014, Kombucha Brewers International (KBI) has long understood that kombucha is not well understood by the vast majority of consumers, regulators, retailers and distributors. As early as 2015, KBI began developing a “KBI Verified” seal, and with the […]

Eric Kelchlin, Boochy Call Kombucha, Sharpsburg, MD Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Kombucha arrived in my life in 2018 when sobriety became a life or death decision. I started drinking Kombucha instead of alcohol and this was the key ingredient that allowed me to break free from my addiction. Q: Why did […]

Dominique Himiob, Amare Probiotics Limited, Trinidad and Tobago Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in 2015 when a peer had a scoby hotel and very kindly introduced me to it by giving me one of his scobys to use. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: […]

  International Society of Beverage Technologists ISBT is the only organization whose sole interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages. With members from around the world, membership is open to any person engaged in the science, technology, or production of soft drinks or beverages, including those suppliers to the beverage […]

Brendan Multala, Kombucharista, Rochester, NY Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I remember it so clearly! I was in about eighth grade and I saw a Kevita bottle in the cooler section while shopping with my mom and thought “Oh, this is new and interesting.” It took a bit to convince my mom […]

KBI Acid Study: A New Method for Measuring Acids in Kombucha BIO: Cultured Analysis is a company made up of three chemists whose mission is to provide kombucha brewers with support through analytical testing and customized consultations. The complexity of kombucha is what makes it so unique but also leads to many difficulties in brewing […]

Alex Plut, Austria Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Just this January! Way too late for my taste. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: Absolutely fell in love with the drink itself, the beauty in its simplicity and how exceptionally well it (can) taste if you don`t take corners […]

Rachel Rappa, Coastal Craft Kombucha, Oceanside, NY Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in my search for anything that would help my digestive system as I was wreaking havoc on it. I have always looked to food as medicine over traditional medicine. Q: Why did you start your own […]