Tea, peace & probiotics unite in custom bottle

With a five-star rating on Yelp and disciples who call it their “health elixir,” Buddha’s Brew Kombucha has acquired a cult-like following since it launched in Austin, TX, farmers markets in 2006. Now the fermented tea has a custom bottle that has added to its cachet as well as helping the company nearly double sales in the last year. Among the highlights: a peace sign embossed on the bottom as a tongue-in-cheek reward for drinking to the last drop.

Buddha’s Brew kombucha is a fizzy blend of tea, bacteria and yeast that boasts 19 billion live probiotics per bottle along with 14 flavors ranging from Blueberry and Ginger to Tart Cherry Lemon and Tangerine Sea Salt. It’s a modern version of a beverage that dates back to ancient China, where it was revered for its purported curative properties.