Humm Kombucha: it’s a local staple and becoming a nationwide favorite probiotic drink. This year, the company is celebrating 10 years. Originally Kombucha Mama, Humm was founded in 2009 in the home kitchen of Michelle Mitchell. She was new to Bend and had been brewing kombucha for herself and friends for many years. Creating a […]
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Laird Superfood Announces Organic Kombucha Line
Last week, Laird Superfood announced it’s dipping its toes into the fermented beverage space with the release of an organic kombucha line. Like Laird’s other superfood products, the kombucha will be a blend of all-natural and organic ingredients, non-GMO and with no artificial flavors or colors. Initial flavors include Pineapple-Ginger with Turmeric & Black Pepper, […]
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What the What? Water Kefir: Questions Answered
Our mini review of the Water Kefir People
Have you seen water kefir on store shelves close to the kombucha and thought, what the heck is that? Well, it’s in that spot for a reason; water kefir offers similar benefits to aid in your digestion. It’s made with water kefir grains, a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, also known as a scoby. […]
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Sen. Ron Wyden visits the Source Weekly
Walking into the conference room at the Source Weekly in Bend, one of the first things people tend to notice is the kombucha on tap. It was the same when Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) visited on Feb. 22, 2017. We offered him some, but on this day the Senator was drinking just water. But he […]
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Fermented in Central Oregon
Bucha Buena brews up deliciousness including its own hooch
The headquarters for Bucha Buena is an adorable-looking cottage in a residential neighborhood on Bend’s west side. Behind the adorable home that looks just as cozy in Bend as it would in the Shire is the production facility. It’s a converted outbuilding/garage that now has fermentation tanks, brewing tanks and growing hops, all helping facilitate […]
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Little Bites 8/24-8/31
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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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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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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Letters 2/24-3/10
IN REPLY TO “OPEN YOUR EARS” (2/25) It is my understanding that local government and law enforcement officials attended a meeting just before the public session. That being said, perhaps the author should have contacted these agencies directly to inquire about their perceived lack of attendance. —Accurate Reporting Matters via bendsource.com You also might want […]
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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 […]