The most widely accepted origin story about kombucha is that it was developed in 221 BCE during the Qin Dynasty. Made from sweetened tea fermented with a culture of yeast and bacteria, kombucha was said to possess the power of immortality.

It is believed that the emperor Qin Shi Huangdi first made and consumed kombucha and he continued to drink it for health and longevity. At the time, it was known as “the remedy for longevity,” “the elixir of life” and “the tea of immortality.”

Amanda Webb, owner of the coastal Alabama company, Wild Magnolia Kombucha, first experienced kombucha in 2007 and fell in love with the flavor. She started adding kombucha and other fermented foods to her and her boys’ lives. Soon, homebrewing was added to her resume. The venture into commercial brewing came in 2016 and Wild Magnolia Kombucha has evolved along with Webb’s joy of making fun, healthy, fermented foods.

Wild Magnolia Kombucha provides a variety of unique flavors such as their classic lemon ginger and elderberry flavors to the fan favorite, blueberry lavender honeysuckle. There are also rotating seasonal flavors.

Customers rave about Wild Magnolia Kombucha and one, Nichole Alpers, says, “The elderberry is tart and finishes lightly sweet with an excellent taste. Best of all, it is brewed locally!”

“Our flavor profiles come from our love of good food that nourishes our soul,” says Webb. “I’m passionate about Wild Magnolia Kombucha because if you do not make time for your wellness, you will make time for your illness. It can be very easy to get caught up in day-to-day life, especially as a business owner, and forget to care for yourself. It’s easy to fall back on eating on the go, lose sleep, stress and get overwhelmed with family issues. And the next thing you know, here come the aches, pains, fatigue and illness.” In addition to eating healthy, Webb recommends that people who are looking to start a better self-care routine might try something as simple as going to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier, drinking one more glass of water or moving your body 30 minutes a day… even if that means you are dancing in your kitchen!