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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 […]

Divya Kumar, Divs Kombucha, Chennai, India Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I discovered Kombucha twice. The first time, a friendly neighbour had an unusually sour aroma coming from her apartment, I actually asked her if she was cleaning! She told me she was brewing Kombucha, and that’s when I got a first […]

Michaela Teasley, Tally Kombucha, Tallahassee, FL   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I was having gut issues right after having my first child and after months of feeling a decline in my overall health my mom gifted me with her personal stash of kombucha. Within 10 to 15 minutes I could feel […]

Heather Furneaux, Pudgy Pigeon Kombucha Brew, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in 2014 when an old partner introduced me to it where I thought the culture was a bit scary looking and the taste was a bit tart for me. I soon began to try different brands […]

Jonathan Cloutier, Lao Kombucha, Canada   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: When I first drank kombucha, I wasn’t even aware that it was kombucha. Back in 2015, I was working as a plumber, and while changing a bath, my client offered me a bottle. We were talking about tea, and he told […]

Maryann Houde, SouLstice Kombucha, Wallingford, CT Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first tasted kombucha in early 2021 when my daughter, who works for a Holistic wellness practice, was bringing home these bottles that were taking up a lot of space in my refrigerator. I asked her what all these drinks were […]