Anna Zesbaugh, Hooch Booch, Denver, CO
Q: When did you first discover kombucha?
I can’t remember exactly but I think in High School. I had some stomach problems and turned to kombucha as a solution. I have been hooked ever since!
Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company?
My life led me to it. I got furloughed from my job when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I was trying to figure out my next move. The name hit me: Hooch Booch. I saw a gap in the market and haven’t looked back.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of kombucha?
Anything that our contract brewer, Rocky Mountain Cultures brews. 🙂
Q: What is your former/current other life or career?
I am a hospitality professional by nature and by schooling. I absolutely love the industry. I also teach yoga which is an amazing side hustle but really keeps me sane day to day.
Q: What is a saying that you live by?
Trust The Process
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I just started my first batch! I’m on an anti inflammation program. I had to let go of artificial sweetners, so said goodbye to diet soda. This program is primarily about healing leaky gut. No nuts or seeds, no grains, no additives or preservatives. This means I’m often chopping veggies and cooking meat. Fruit is ok. Kombucha keeps me sane, but it is expensive. So, I started fermenting! Can’t wait to try it. I’m wondering about how to add flavors to it, though.