Cultured Kombucha

11/15/2024

It’s back!! Blackcurrant & Cranberry. From my pie series… a real treat! Rich, luscious & smooth. A slow sipper for times of contemplation.

Made with Island grown blackcurrants, Canadian cranberries, rooibos, orange, vanilla & rose.
I hope you enjoy🥰

Available at select Island retailers from Victoria to Port Alberni, Moss Street Market on Saturday’s and online in our shop for free home delivery!!

11/02/2024

With the change of the season comes new flavours. Flavours that make us feel cozy… our fall/winter flavours currently both have black tea bases. Somthin about black tea and its bolder, darker flavour that warms me up just thinking about it! Out now (and almost sold out!!!) is our Botanical Pear. Made with Ceylon tea, chamomile & holy basil and pome fruit.

07/28/2024

Pretty excited about this release! It’s probably my favourite flavour (since you all have been asking what my fav is)!! It’s an OG one that took me a while to figure out. Not the flavour, that was easy! But the method... to not loose the delicate jasmine flavour, and not make a can bomb 😂, all while keeping it alive!

This first batch is a very small one.. so if you see a can I would grab it! And be sure to pour this one into your favourite glass and smell it before you sip! The colour and aroma are worth a moments pause!

🫐Blueberry Jasmine: A beautiful blend of jasmine curls, darjeeling, gunpowder & island blueberries

I hope you love it as much as I do!!
Xox ~Christine

07/16/2024

Updates from the taproom!!📣 we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and wanted to share some exciting news! We have found our coffee partner who will breathe life and culture into the coffee studio and bring you top notch coffee! Their studio, will invite you to yes, slow down, think sustainably, and be mindful while sipping on your choice of many delicious shade grown brews!l…All of which are ceremonial grade! We also found a talented baker to join our ecosystem! is carving out a niche with her delectable Swedish treats.. my kids are always asking “is Guiliana in baking today?” 🤤 you will see for yourself when you come. She can also be found at farmers markets throughout the summer!! Follow her and go try! AND we have our first artist in residence!! ..hell yah! She’s gonna fill our very white gallery-esque walls with her colourful, playful art… and occupy our wee artist studio to create in while her art hangs!! I am grateful to this community that has provided such a wonderful,unique, and passionate group of people to come play! There is more.. but that’s a lot already haha! Stay tuned I have one more ask off you all and a few more things to share!

06/28/2024

At least we are all consistent! CK: make a new flavour. You: drink it up super fast. CK: post about it as we are delivering the last few flats 🤣!! If you haven’t had it yet, go get it!! It’s delightfully thirst quenching and like usual…low in sugar!

06/28/2024

05/23/2024

Get it while you can!! Rhubarb Pie has gone over well it would seem 🙏 it’s nearly all gone! So if you are loving this seasonal flavour, get to your local CK retailer and stock up or come see us on Saturday as it’s going to be sold out next week! It’s gonna be a minute before this one is back since y’all drank it up way faster than expected 😅 BUT We are going to have another seasonal flavour for you in the meantime!! More on that soon…
xox Christine

04/06/2024

Updates and announcements from the taproom 📣The bar build is in the works!! Can’t wait for you to see what’s next!!
AND…We have some exciting news! We are putting a call out for other foodies looking to do their own thang alongside us! Been thinking about starting a food biz or taking an existing one to the next level with retail?! We have two openings for what we think would fit well with us! One is to run a wicked coffee program of your own,and the second is commercial kitchen space with retail for a passionate baker or cook!! If this intrigues you and you would like to learn more, please DM me!!
Join the cultured community and focus on what you do best!! Also!! These bare walls need art… calling all artists looking to show your work. You can have a total takeover!
~christine xox

03/02/2024

Preserved Lemons are ready!🍋 such a special ingredient to add a bright & fragrant component to your meal! Come gather all your weekly goods today along with these beauties!! You will find a million recipes online for the zest… so we thought we would share one for the flesh and brine!

Preserved Lemon Mayo:
1/4 preserved lemon -peel removed (save for later)
25ml brine
25ml water
1 egg yolk
200-250ml neutral oil (depending on desired consistency)
* optional 25g dijon
Using an immersion blender combine all ingredients except for the oil.. slowly add your oil while blending and voila! So so good!!
Use as a condiment for seafood (cold -your mayo will split with heat) dip in chilled prawns or seared tuna, drizzle over cold smoked salmon or mix into a potato salad! Such easy way to impress your guests!!
Take it a step further and make a zesty ranch dressing for a salad or veggie dip!!!

Ranch Dressing:
2 parts (200g) mayo
1 part buttermilk (100g)
1/2 garlic clove (micro-planed)
cracked black pepper- lots!
Sugar for balance

Enjoy🥰

02/09/2024

Sometimes you have a plan.. and everything unfolds as expected. And other times.. well you know haha! We had planned on having our Citra Hops for dry January… And yet here we are…but I can’t help gazing at the bright blue sky, the burgeoning green shoots poking through the earth, and not feel like it’s right on time!! Available through our online shop for delivery next week.. and soon at select retail partners.. (very small batch) where do you want to pick some up?! I’ll see what I can do!!
PS. did you know hops have been used as medicine much longer than they have been in beer?! Hops are a mild sedative inducing calming effects on the nervous system! Enjoy, and cheers to your health.. mental and physical!

02/03/2024

Shinning a light on this flavour today! So many new and adoring Elderflower Rose drinkers lately❤️🌹 .. this makes me so happy as it’s one of my favourites!! it’s always interesting to see the arc of adoption on a flavour…. Nettles & Petals took sooo long for folks to take a chance on and give it a go. Now it’s risen to our #1 seller beloved by so many 🙏. I think it was a game changer when we started canning and y’all saw that beautiful solo nettle leaf .. you were intirguesd!

So what drew you in to Elderflwoet Rose?! Made you take a chance and reach for it the first time? I’m so curious!!
***In celebration of this flavour I’m putting Elderflower Rose 4-packs on sale in our online shop (link in bio) starting today and ending Next Saturday. $12 Instead of $16!!! $3 a can🎉***

12/21/2023

Another great gift idea for the DIY’er on your Christmas list!! Pickle it yourself kit & class held Feb.3rd.

Join Chef Cam Picyk for in-depth and hands-on instruction from an expert!. The class will detail how to safely and successfully make pickles at home. Cam will share tips and tricks from his years of experience honing the craft of fermentation.

We will take care of all the details, you just need to show up! Prepped vegetables & salt are included along with a fermentation kit! Link to shop in bio. Save your spot!