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Jin-su Hwang, I’m Alive Kombucha, Korea Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I discovered kombucha during my visit to Moscow, Russia in 2013. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? I wanted to start a company that could continually grow and I believed the food and beverage industry aligned well with that […]

Claire Irie, Lupa’s Kitchen, Doraville, GA Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I was introduced to kombucha through my mom & founder of Lupa’s Kombucha. She is one of the originals and started brewing back in the late 90’s when we lived in Jamaica, WI. Our current flavor profiles are heavily influenced by our […]

Kimberly Welch, Creature Craft Soda, Joplin, MO   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Just a few years ago, my husband came home one day and said, “Hey, have you heard of this kombucha stuff? I’m gonna grow a SCOBY so we can make it at home.” I busted up laughing because I had […]

Anne Savignard, Bulles d’Opale, France Q: When did you first discover kombucha? In 2019, after a training in the beer industry, I turned to traditional fermented plant-based drinks, and one thing leading to another, I discovered Kombucha. Enjoying tea and its health benefits, fascinated by the symbiotic blend of yeast and bacteria, I started to […]

By Chelsie KuglerVice President of Business Development, CFOShare (Like this article? View CFOShare’s KombuchaKon 2022 conference session here) It is very common for small businesses to need an infusion of capital at some stage of development. Most of us don’t have wealthy family members and friends, so how do you find someone interested enough in […]

A New Tool for the Kombucha Drinker’s Palate  Like all the finer things in life, many of which also happen to be fermented, Kombucha is often an acquired taste. Over time, the Kombucha drinker’s palate becomes more sophisticated – able to discern subtle notes from the tea, flavorings or organisms in the fermentation process. To […]

Damian Foo, Scull, Australia Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Back in 2014 when I was immersing myself in the art of tea. Part of this process was building a mini library of tea books where I first stumbled on kombucha in several of these books. Hopped online and found a lady that lived […]

Shelley Sauter, Sunshine Blends Kombucha, Canada Q: When did you first discover kombucha? Our business partners Corey & Kim first tried it in 2016 at a local farmer’s market. They gave us a bottle and we loved it! Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? We found our families really enjoyed kombucha and […]

Julie Morrell, Urbanmama505 Kombucha, Albuquerque, NM Q: When did you first discover kombucha? About six years ago, my neighbor introduced me to it for health reasons.  I have a brain tumor, fibromyalgia (due to the craniotomy), and an autoimmune disorder. She also had several health issues and kombucha had helped her. Q: Why did you […]

Maria Lima, Aquela Kombucha, Portugal Q: When did you first discover kombucha? I discovered kombucha in Bali, in 2017, on a month-long trip in the island of gods, by recommendation of a friend. It was love at first sip! Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? Like most of my fellow brewers, I […]