Kombucha Brewers International

Kombucha Brewers International KBI is a nonprofit trade association committed to promoting commercial brewers around the world Promoting ethical and legal trade practices.

Function

Create educational materials for retailers, restauranteurs and consumers
Set standards for the industry
Pioneer research
Act as ambassador for Kombucha to the public
Protect our industry
Provide networking, job board and other industry related news sharing

At Kombucha Brewers International we believe in:

Closing the loop – engaging in sustainable business practices that benefit both people and planet
Promoting and celebrating the process of Kombucha brewing
Vigorously defending our industry
Providing stewardship for 2,000 years of brewing history. Educating consumers about the diversity, flavors and quality of Kombucha
Improving the economic health of Kombucha brewers. Working to build a community of brewers and brewing enthusiasts to provide them with a unified voice. Building relationships and collaborating with our industry partners. Fostering transparency within our own organization.

📰 In the Spotlight: Firefly BrewHow does fermentation connect to gut health, the microbiome, and the foods and drinks we...
10/13/2026

📰 In the Spotlight: Firefly Brew

How does fermentation connect to gut health, the microbiome, and the foods and drinks we enjoy? Firefly Brew Founder and CEO Rashel Hudson shares her perspective in Oklahoma Magazine in a feature on Oklahoma fermenters bringing together the science and tradition of fermentation.

As Rashel highlights, understanding the gut microbiome can help us better appreciate the role fermentation plays in the foods and beverages we consume. It’s an important conversation as interest in fermented products and their place in everyday wellness continues to grow.

👏 Congratulations to Rashel and the Firefly Brew team on the feature, and thank you for contributing to the broader conversation around fermentation!

🌏A milestone for authentic kombucha in Australia!Two Boys Brew Kombucha became the first Australian kombucha brand to re...
10/11/2026

🌏A milestone for authentic kombucha in Australia!

Two Boys Brew Kombucha became the first Australian kombucha brand to receive the KBI Verified Seal for Raw and Unprocessed Authentic Kombucha. We’re proud to see producers around the world standing behind authentic fermentation and helping protect the integrity of the kombucha category. Two Boys Brewing is part of a growing global community committed to transparency, authenticity, and the craft of real kombucha.

👏 Congratulations to the Two Boys Brewing team on this milestone!

Want to join the growing community of KBI Verified Seal Holders? Learn more and apply today: https://kombuchabrewers.org/kbi-verified-seal-program/

10/09/2026

When everything starts calling itself “Kombucha”… what does the word actually mean? 👀

In this podcast conversation, Hannah Crum (Kombucha Kamp) and Ian Griffin (Booch News) explore the growing confusion around products using the Kombucha name, from "functional beverages" to unexpected products and why understanding what’s truly fermented matters.

What separates real fermentation from simply using a label?

Listen as we dive into:
🧪 Kombucha standards and regulations
🌱 What consumers should look for
🔍 How the word “Kombucha” is being used today

A fascinating conversation about protecting the integrity of real fermentation and helping people make more informed choices.

Find more from Booch News and

🌎 Kombucha is finding its footing in Mexico - and it’s taking on some distinctly local flavors.What was once relatively ...
10/07/2026

🌎 Kombucha is finding its footing in Mexico - and it’s taking on some distinctly local flavors.

What was once relatively uncommon in Mexican cafés, restaurants and markets is becoming increasingly visible, with locally produced kombucha showing up in cafés, organic food stores, specialty shops and even dedicated kombucherías.

Producers across the country are putting their own spin on the category, from passion fruit, tamarind, coconut and mango to more unexpected ingredients like ancho pepper, jalapeño, honey and Mexican pepper leaf. Brands including LindaSol Fermentería, Agua Brava, Naran Fermentos, Komboocha Puerto, Dominga Kombucha, Cali Kombucha and Brew Lab are helping build the local scene.

And the growth is notable: market research cited in the article projects Mexico to have the highest kombucha market CAGR in North America in the coming years. As more local producers enter the space, Mexico is developing a kombucha culture that reflects its own ingredients, flavors and beverage traditions.

👉 Read more via UA.NEWS: https://ua.news/en/world/u-meksitsi-poshiriuietsia-lokalne-virobnitstvo-kombuchi

🧫 What if a SCOBY could become more than kombucha?For commercial brewers, excess SCOBY pellicles are a familiar byproduc...
10/05/2026

🧫 What if a SCOBY could become more than kombucha?

For commercial brewers, excess SCOBY pellicles are a familiar byproduct of production. But researchers are exploring how the bacterial cellulose in those pellicles could be transformed into sustainable biomaterials for design and architecture. The research looks at possibilities ranging from biodegradable food packaging and tableware to furniture, lighting, interior surfaces, and architectural elements. Because SCOBY-based cellulose can be grown into different forms and responds to environmental conditions like humidity, researchers are also exploring how its changing properties could become part of the design itself.

That means a material once viewed primarily as a brewing byproduct could potentially have a second life as everything from a functional object to a building component - opening up some fascinating possibilities for more circular approaches to design.

👉 Read more via Booch News : www.boochnews.com/2026/08/22/scoby-based-biomaterials-for-sustainable-generative-design-and-architecture/

Kombucha is finding a place alongside craft b**r, coffee and cocktails. In Sacramento, local producers are showing how v...
10/03/2026

Kombucha is finding a place alongside craft b**r, coffee and cocktails. In Sacramento, local producers are showing how versatile the category can be—and how kombucha is reaching consumers in new ways. KC Kombucha now has nearly 50 wholesale accounts, including restaurants, breweries and coffee shops, while Mindscape Fermentations is pairing hard kombucha with its craft b**r lineup and experimenting with seasonal, hyper-local flavors like its plum-based Plum Crazy.

And the creativity doesn’t stop at the tap. Bike Dog Brewing is blending non-alcoholic kombucha with sour b**r to create a lower-alcohol option, while Old Soul Co. is testing kombucha mocktails made with KC Kombucha and vinegar shrubs for a more complex, alcohol-free sipping experience.

The takeaway? As consumers look beyond traditional b**r, soda and coffee, kombucha is finding new opportunities across the beverage landscape—with flavor, versatility and thoughtful fermentation helping drive its place on the menu.

👉 Read more via Comstock’s magazine: www.comstocksmag.com/article/sacramentos-craft-beverage-scene-makes-room-kombucha

10/01/2026

with GT's Living Foods' HONEYCRISP APPLE CHAI 🍎🫖 the cozy chai moment your fall routine needed.

INGREDIENTS:
🧊 ice
🍎 8 oz HONEYCRISP APPLE SYNERGY
☕️ 1 tsp chai simple syrup

CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
2-3 star anise
2-3 cinnamon sticks
2 tsp ground allspice
1 ½ tsp fennel seeds
1 ½ tsp ground black pepper
2 slices fresh ginger

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. in a pan over medium heat, add all ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves.
2. remove from heat and strain into a jar. chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3. pour 8 oz HONEYCRISP APPLE over ice and stir in 1 tsp syrup.

✨ sip, savor, and feel the warmth of fall in every pour 🪷

09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! Consider this your sign to grab a little extra jolt today. ☕️

We’re celebrating with a look at VITALITEA HAWAI'I’s Nitro Cold Brew, featuring locally grown Maui Red Catuai beans and a Hapa & MacNut Vanilla flavor that brings together tropical, chocolatey and nutty notes. Brewed cool and infused with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy finish, it’s a delicious example of how local ingredients and thoughtful brewing can create something uniquely rooted in place. 🌺

Here’s to good coffee, good fermentation, and a little extra caffeine-fueled inspiration today. ✨

🎥 Via VITALITEA HAWAI'I

🟢 The KBI Verified Seal community is growing.More producers around the world are taking the next step to stand behind au...
09/26/2026

🟢 The KBI Verified Seal community is growing.

More producers around the world are taking the next step to stand behind authentic fermentation, transparency, and the integrity of the kombucha category.

Want to join them? Applying for the KBI Verified Seal is simple:

1️⃣ Review the program requirements
2️⃣ Submit your application + product information
3️⃣ Complete the verification process
4️⃣ Get Verified and start showing your commitment to authentic kombucha

The Seal gives producers a visible way to stand behind their process — and gives the industry a shared standard for recognizing authentic kombucha.

Ready to become part of the growing community?

👉 Learn more and apply: https://kombuchabrewers.org/kbi-verified-seal-program/

09/24/2026

with Better Booch's N/A Spicy Paloma🍹✏️

Made with:
🫧 Better Booch Citrus Sunrise kombucha
🌶️ Tajín
🧊 Ice cubes
🍊 Juice of 1/4 a grapefruit
🍋‍🟩 Juice of 1/2 a lime
🍯 A drizzle of honey

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8950 W. Olympic Boulevard Ste 494
Beverly Hills, CA
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