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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 […]

Kasey Guelda, Key Beverages, Louisville, KY Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I discovered Kombucha 7 years ago! It’s actually a funny story, I loved wine at the time, as most do in there 20’s, and was very hungover one day and my best friend was like you have to try this drink! […]

New Dues and Tier Structure Generates Operating Budget to Support KBI Staff and Initiatives As KBI nears the end of its 8th year as an organization, it’s tremendous to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished on a shoestring budget, thanks in no small part to Kombucha Kamp and KBI’s thrifty values. The last time there […]

 Stacy Jurich, Boochy Mama’s Kombucha, Toledo , OH   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: 2006 a friend bought me a GT’s green kombucha – I loved it! Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: I knew kombucha was coming to the Midwest, and I wanted to be the first […]