Humm introduces Blue Wave: The Official Kombucha of the Seattle Seahawks Yes, you read that right. Kombucha went pro. It’s no surprise that super-progressive Seattle is home of the first pro team with an official kombucha. Don’t believe it? Look at the label. For the 2016-17 regular football season, Blue Wave, a brand-new Humm flavor […]
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Bangers & Brews
A new bratwurst eatery opens off of Century Drive
Just in its infancy, Bangers & Brews is the newest savory sensation to hit the streets of Bend. Open for almost three weeks, this family owned business is bringing a whole new flavor to town. This eatery is equipped with Humm Kombucha, Boneyard, and GoodLife beers and Altlas Ciders—all staple beverage options for those holding […]
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Staying Humm-ble
Success in the heart of Bend
The fame and popularity of Humm Kombucha is not at all a secret here in Bend. Due to this health conscious and taste-loving town, the popularity of Humm grew here first, right where it was founded. Humm recently announced that it would be expanding beyond its 5,000-square-foot facility, moving into a new location that will […]
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Make Your Beer Humm
Kombucha & beer combine for one hot shandy
Humm Kombucha, the unassuming fermented-tea maker in the little building off NE Second Street is beginning to make its presence better known around town and beyond. Not in terms of new success—it’s already got plenty of that, with flavors like Apple Sass and Blueberry Mint now available in grocery stores across not just Bend, but […]
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Best Kombucha
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Kombucha has come a long way from its roots as a funky homemade brew peddled by hippies and New Age types. The fermented tea drink has taken off in the last few years, with a number of breweries popping up in Central Oregon. But Humm Kombucha, originally known as Kombucha Mama, is a local trailblazer. […]
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By Any Other Name
From Kombucha Mama to Humm,
a beverage company booms
A year ago, a local beverage manufacturer was going by the name of Kombucha Mama, and boasting a label with a lotus flower. It was a name and image that reflected the simple beginning for the company. ”It was about two moms taking care of the world,” said Jamie Danek, one of the two original […]
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Kombucha Nation
Bend adds the fizzy tonic to its repertoire
Overheard conversation between two seniors in a Bend café on a Sunday morning: “Hey, what are you drinking there?” the first one asks. “It’s kombucha!” the second replies enthusiastically. “It’s supposed to make me more energetic, and help my digestive system…and make me smarter, ha!” That’s right, kombucha and all of its alleged wonderful benefits […]
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A Small Slice of Belgium in Bend
Monkless Belgian Ales offers fresh beer styles to adventurous drinkers
One of the glorious personality traits about Central Oregon’s beer scene is its sheer inclusiveness. On one extreme, you have massive production facilities capable of producing tens of thousands of barrels per year—to say nothing of AB InBev’s recent foray into our collective doorstop. On the other, you have breweries that literally consist of a […]
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name
The Makers District aims to revamp central Bend
There’s a new addition to the chain-link fence at the corner of Olney and First Street. A large sign reads “Farm to Street Food Cart” with an oversized green arrow pointing south into what looks like a partially abandoned industrial neighborhood running parallel to Third Street. It’s not a street that looks likely to be […]
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Kombucha Mama Changes to Humm Kombucha
Remember a few weeks back when we announced that beloved local tea makers Kombucha Mama would be changing their name? Well it’s official! The rebranding to Humm Kombucha is complete. Via Humm website. Flavors include Blueberry Mint, Pomegranate Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Original, Lemon Ginger, Apple Sass, Matรฉ, Coconut Lime, Chai and will soon be available […]