Gayle Hartwick, SeaBucha Kombucha, Crescent City, CA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I first tasted Kombucha made by a friend sometime in the late 1990’s, but at that time I was a Kefir devotee and was not impressed with the vinegary taste of her kombucha. Several years later, I was given a […]
At Kombucha Summit 2019, Hannah Crum, President & Chairman of the Board Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), talks about the journey of how KBI came into being, its achievements in just 5 short years and what the future holds for the Kombucha industry. Don’t miss the Kombucha Summitt interview with Hannah, where she discusses her […]
Alexis De Leon, Lazy Beach Brewing, Corpus Christi, TX, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? It was 2015, and I was living in Alaska when a friend asked if I wanted to try their Kombucha. They opened their pantry to reveal these giant glass mason jars of funky stuff floating in them. While […]
Manuel Calabrese and Katrin Häussler, Kombucheria Bio Kombucha, Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain Q: When did you first discover kombucha? We grew up with homemade Kombucha. In the mid-90’s suddenly we found commercial kombucha on the shelves of some German supermarkets. Exited but sad at the same time, it was one of the first Kombucha, but pasteurized […]
Gayle Galbraith and Stanley Nowak, FedBrew Kombucha, Federalsburg, MD, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I am a fan of Kundalini Yoga and was smitten by the music of Deva Premal & Miten, known for their beautiful energy-shifting, mantra music. My partner, Stan, and I saw them live at MantraFest 2013 at the […]
Alicia Biggs, Clearly Kombucha, Fairfield, CA, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I first discovered Kombucha on the streets of San Francisco. I bought GT’s Synergy from a mini mart on Haight Street and I remember my very first sip. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? I am not a […]
HARPC is the evolution of HACCP. This article outlines the steps needed to comply with new regulations from the FDA for United States-based producers. Other countries may require similar documentation and we recommend all Kombucha brewers have some form of plan in place to control for any potential hazards or risks. 1. Conduct Hazard Analysis […]
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a sweeping food safety legislation amending the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938, was enacted on January 4, 2011. It aims to ensure the United States food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. As required by FSMA, the FDA implemented […]
Chris Prevatt, Gnarbucha, Atlantic Beach, FL, USA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I started brewing kombucha at home in late 2016 after getting a SCOBY from a friend. It grew from a fun activity to a passion. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? Kombucha is fun and I have always […]
Naya Bravo, Meraki Ferments, Noia, A Coruña, Spain Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I first discovered it in Miami. It was an artisanal one, with just tea. I have to be honest, I did not like it and left it behind. Few months later I went on a trip to Lake Atitlan. […]