OUR STORY

Me, the founder of BooChaCha at age 1 dressed up as spaceman- BooChaCha

Welcome to BooChaCha, where our passion for authentic kombucha, gut health & all things wellness is at the heart of everything we do.

I'm Hebe, the founder, and my personal battle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) has fuelled our mission to help others find relief and hope.

From the ages of 13 until my late twenties I dealt with daily IBS symptoms, bloating cycles, & food intolerances. After endless doctor appointments, I was left believing that my digestive woes were just a part of who I was.

Our founder Hebe on her first skiing experience in Nozawa Onsen, Japan - BooChaCha

After studying Medical Engineering at Cardiff University and working for five years as a Mechanical Engineer, I decided it was time for a "career break".

It was on this adventure that I discovered Kombucha; a delicious, fermented, ancient health tonic that would have a remarkable effect on my health & resolve my digestive troubles.

I learnt how to craft the perfect Kombucha using a simple continuous Kombucha brewing system, from a friend in a small village in the Japanese mountains, called Nozawa Onsen.

I started drinking a small glass of this fresh, raw & totally natural Kombucha first thing every morning and was blown away by the relief from the daily IBS symptoms it brought me.

Our founder Hebe, sharing kombucha with members of the local WTMWTD cold water dipping crew at branksome, dorset - BooChaCha

As soon as I arrived home, I began brewing my own Kombucha with this simple method. Friends & family caught on, all feeling the health benefits in slightly different ways, and thus began the story of BooChaCha.

I am determined to share my knowledge and passion for fresh Kombucha, & make home brewing accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

We have since been featured on BBC One and BBCiPlayer with Gordon Ramsay as one of his Future Food Stars for series 2, we have featured on podcasts such a Booch News, Parenting Hell and on Wellness Walks.

We have become well known in the Bournemouth area for our Kombucha brewing classes, and have collaborated on a broad variety of wellness events with people like Heather Ashley, Karas Vegan Supperclub and more.

Appeared in pier magazine, Bournemouth echo and Dorset biz news.

We have run some corporate events for big clients all over the UK too, one which was a workshop for 150 people in Windsor.

Kombucha in champagne glasses for a cheers with a good friend in a local alcohol free bar in bournemouth - BooChaCha

So far we have done

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As a self-proclaimed health-conscious party-goer, I couldn't shake the idea of alcoholic kombucha. Whenever I went out, I'd ask for kombucha, often to no avail. I saw the potential for this innovative drink category, appealing to those mindful of their health and seeking enjoyment without compromise.

My vision for BooChaCha is to cater to the health-conscious social butterfly – those who know how to have a good time but also value a sunrise run on the beach. It's about respecting our bodies while living life to the fullest.

The current market for low or non-alcoholic beverages is uninspiring. Kombucha offers a refreshing alternative, and I'm on a mission to make BooChaCha a household name.

So next time you're out, ask for a Kombucha, make it a BooChaCha, and let's see how far we can take this vibrant, healthful drink!