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  As the kombucha industry continues to grow, so too do the needs of the membership. Poised to crest $1.8 billion dollars in gross sales by 2020 according to some projections, our industry has consistently demonstrated rapid growth, stimulated by the stability brought to the marketplace through the formation and actions of Kombucha Brewers International. Since 2014, KBI […]

Leanne Herrera, Zama Tea, Tustin, California Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Just about two years ago after being diagnosed with a very rare disease and did not want to do chemotherapy so I set out on my own to find answers through tea, herbs, and Kombucha. Q: When did you start your own […]

Kara Sam,  Bucha Brew, Surrey, BC, Canada   Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? I first discovered Kombucha 3 years ago in Maui at a local farmers market, they were selling in mason jars with chunks of pineapple in it.  Back then I thought a real mushroom created this mysterious tonic. Q: Why did […]

KBI is pleased to announce our new educational webinar series! Based on feedback from the membership, we are offering kombucha specific education on a variety of topics to assist brewers with their process and help them succeed with their business endeavors. To that end, here is a list of the topics we will be covering with […]

Kombucha Brewers International announces the formation of a new membership category: BrewPub Members. In order to qualify under the BrewPub designation, members must already have an operational kombucha brewery actively serving flavors on tap to retail customers. Alternately, BrewPubs can be a licensed beer brewery that also brews and sells kombucha. The BrewPub designation is […]

Emily Helmus, Bloom Ferments, Grand Rapids, MI, USA Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? I first discovered kombucha during my sophomore year in college. A friend’s family made it at home in 2-3 gallon jars and I was both repulsed and intrigued by it. After building up the confidence a few months later to […]

  Heather McAlpine and Sandie Judge, Banjo Brews, Seddon, New Zealand      Q: When did you first discover Kombucha? I (Heather) worked in Minnesota in the ’80s and tried it way back then. Q: Why did you start your own Kombucha company? I owned a café in our local town and hated buying in lots […]

Wayne Greenfield, Seattle Custom Beverage, Seattle, WA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha?  I discovered kombucha about 3 years ago when I was having lunch with a client. He bought a kombucha with his meal. I tried a little and was intrigued by the sharp, sour taste. I remarked how it was kind […]

  Alla Shapiro and Vanessa Tortolano, NessAlla Kombucha, Madison, WI, USA Q: When did you first discover Kombucha?   Alla-I began brewing kombucha in the late ’90s after being introduced to it by my herbal teacher. I was instantly hooked. Vanessa-I was working at the local coop in 2007 and started noticing a lot of Gt’s […]

On Tuesday, March 15, KBI President Hannah Crum, Operations Administrator Morgan Meredith and several KBI member brewers met with representatives from Congress. Since Congress was in session, many sent staff aides and legislative assistants to meet with the group. After the meeting, all of the members met individually or in small groups with legislative aides […]