A Neighborhood Kombucha Brewery in Washington, D.C.
INSPIRED BY CRAFT BEER × co-founded by a dog
Our Story
It all started with a dog...
Craft Kombucha founder Tanya Maynigo has been drinking and brewing kombucha for over two decades. Starting as an avid kombucha drinker, she quickly made the transition to an enthusiastic kombucha brewer. One day in 2013, she accidentally made fifteen gallons of kombucha, far more than her family could drink on their own. So, she turned to the friends that she had made in her new neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, through walks and playtime with her dog, Guinness. In a short time, these friends encouraged her to take her hobby to the professional level, and had spread the word that a skilled kombucha brewer had joined the neighborhood. It was the support of this community that helped Tanya and her co-founder, Guinness, to launch their own brand of kombucha.
And so, Craft Kombucha was born. Keeping true to her roots, Tanya started her micro-brewery in the back kitchen of Mount Pleasant’s historic Heller’s Bakery. Staying close to home, she set up shop at the Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market, where she quickly gained a loyal following. While Craft Kombucha has expanded to other locations since, Mount Pleasant and the Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market will always be home to the Craft Kombucha family.
Inspired by her love for craft beer and the craft brewing industry, her vision was to create a brand with a similar feel. The result was a seasonal, creative, refreshing, and healthy kombucha made with a blend of high-antioxidant green teas. Craft Kombucha’s signature line of flavors is the Hops Series, follow the influence of our favorite craft breweries. These flavors are created using craft beer brewing techniques to create the perfect blend of hops flavor and the unique taste of kombucha.
Our extensive lineup of seasonal flavors mean that there is a flavor of Craft Kombucha for everyone out there, not just craft beer enthusiasts. You can choose from classic flavors such as Ginger, Grapefruit and Elderflower, seasonal flavors like Cherry Blossom, or collaborations like our Pink Salted Guava with other DC Makers. Visit our taproom in Union Market to see which flavor is for you!
LET'S GET BREWING!
Kombucha Classes by Tanya Maynigo, Founder of Craft Kombucha
Have you ever been sipping on our kombucha and wondered how do they make this taste so good? Or have you ever been curious about just what goes into kombucha? Or are you interested in homebrewing your own batch of kombucha? We have something that may help you out.
Our customers asked, and we listened. The result is Kombucha 101 our introduction to the world of home-brewing. You'll have the chance to ask all your burning questions about kombucha and learn how to make your own brew at home. Each ticket includes everything you need brew your very first batch: a fermentation vessel, SCOBY (the culture used to make kombucha), and starter.
If you are interested in taking our class, make sure to sign up for our interest list, below. You'll be signed up for a newsletter that will let you know when we are offering a class and all of the pertinent details.