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ALCOHOL & FLAVOUR MANAGEMENT IN KOMBUCHA PRODUCTS  DATE: 1/16/2019 1 pm on Zoom WHO: Aubrey Dyer COST: Free (members); $20 (non-members) The presentation will discuss some of the challenges involved producing a beverage that is authentic, has great flavour and of course meets legal requirements on a commercial scale. The Flavourtech Spinning Cone Column will […]

  René Schliebs and Liv McGregor, Mama’s Brew Shop, Helensville, AK, New Zealand Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I’ve been home brewing since the early 2000’s after trying some kombucha that my friend had made for me. Brewing from here naturally evolved from my existing passion for all things fermented, and of course […]

Debra J Chrapaty, GloryBucha Kombucha, Bellevue, WA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I was first introduced to kombucha by a work colleague about 10 years ago. She loved it and said that when she was on a kombucha regiment she always felt her best. So I tried one of the better selling […]

  John Schaffer and Lisa Harpster, Moody Culture, State College, PA, USA   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Our first sip of kombucha was at Wegman’s in 2012.  I actually wasn’t a fan at all at that point.  How things have changed!  Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? I had […]

  Roger Elfenbein, Zentient Culture , The Entrance, NSW, Australia Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Whilst holidaying in the surfing town of Byron Bay Australia in 2015. Had my first sip of a Remedy Ginger Lemon kombucha at a local cafe and was instantly hooked on the refreshing and great tasting flavour. Q: Why […]

Tara Sasiadek and Anna Bystran, Snowy Owl Kombucha, Buffalo, NY, USA   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Around five years ago I started loving Synergy’s Chia Seed Kombucha for it’s tasty and strange texture. Being big into cooking, gardening, and generally making a tasty mess, I looked into making it at home. It […]

Myriane Lefebvre and Martin Desaulniers, Quetzal Kombucha, Shawinigan, QC, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Myriane: When I was a kid my mom used to make her own kombucha. Later, as a young adult, I started making my own for my personal consumption. Martin: First time I tasted kombucha, it was a RISE […]

Dan McKenna, Kombucha Baby, North Vancouver, BC, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I had my first sip of kombucha 2 years ago and thought “What the Heck!” But it grew on me and I began to brew my own for health reasons. It is my go to drink after a run, cycle, […]

Jessa Stevens, Inspired Brews, Philadelphia, PA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I discovered kombucha just after graduating college when a health-nut friend posted about it on social media. I got my first bottle of GT’s Trilogy and was hooked on the brew. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? I […]

  Nan Thiessen, Effervescent Tea Kombucha, Airdrie, AB, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I first discovered kombucha 6 years ago when my sister started brewing her own. She was the one who convinced me I had to taste it as well as try making it. It didn’t take long and we were […]