New CBD Kombucha available now in Vermont, soon more broadly with Farm Bill passage

Vermont Business Magazine Aqua ViTea has launched two new CBD-infused Kombucha flavors, Chaga Chai and Green Tea, creating some of the most functional – and delicious – beverages out there. The new CBD Kombucha currently is available only in Vermont through Farrell Distributing but following the passage of CBD (Cannabidiol) federal legalization in the Farm Bill, Aqua ViTea will begin spreading the benefits of its new CBD Kombucha throughout the eastern United States.

“We want the funktional here at Aqua ViTea, and these two tasty CBD flavors really go to work for you,” said Aqua ViTea founder Jeff Weaber. “We’ve been looking to make CBD Kombucha for some time but wanted to take our time to create a premium, functional beverage from scratch.”

Weaber noted that rather than merely adding CBD to an existing product, Aqua ViTea wanted its first CBD Kombucha offerings to be designed with functionality in mind, boosting the probiotic benefits of the Kombucha with active ingredients like Chaga and green tea.

Chaga Chai Kombucha – The warming, aromatic spiciness of chai is a great match for the mild earthiness of the chaga, the budding star of the mushroom tea world. The water-soluble CBD extract does not alter the taste, allowing the full flavors of chai and chaga to drift to the forefront. The nutrient-dense chaga is sustainably grown and harvested from the woods of New England. Anecdotal benefits of chaga include anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.

Green Tea Kombucha – As with all our Kombucha, the Green Tea Kombucha with CBD was developed with the active input of our Tea Guru, John Wetzel of Stone Leaf Teahouse in Middlebury. For this special concoction, we used Smoky Gunpowder green tea, sourced from sustainable, organic farms in the mountains of China’s Zhejiang region. The pleasant, tea-forward taste - with a hint of smokiness - lets the functionality of the CBD and antioxidants speak for itself.

These new flavors use a water-soluble CBD that does not affect the Kombucha’s flavor profile, color or clarity. The CBD is sourced from hemp farms that employ organic growing practices and undergoes rigorous third-party testing to ensure that the CBD is safe, compliant and free of any pesticides or heavy metals. Each bottle contains 25 mg of CBD.

Aqua ViTea is the largest Kombucha brewer based on the East Coast with Kombucha available at more than 1800 locations in 25 states. With the federal legalization of CBD derived from hemp, in the new year Aqua ViTea will start distributing the CBD favors to all the regions it covers. The two new CBD flavors join 10 authentically brewed, premium Kombucha flavors, including BlueBernie, Peachmint and Strawberry Sage.

“We are so very proud to expand our partnership with Aqua ViTea and to distribute their brand new CBD infused-Kombuchas,” says Jeff Baker, Curator of the Curriculum for Farrell Distributing. “The CBD beverage industry is very exciting and we look forward to growing the category here in the Green Mountain State with Aqua ViTea’s probiotic CBD Kombuchas.”

Like all its flavors, Aqua ViTea’s Chaga Chai and Green Tea Kombucha are gluten-free, vegan, and are Verified Alcohol Extracted. As fermented beverages, which are never pasteurized, the new CBD-infused offerings contain beneficial enzymes and natural live probiotics, which are great for gut health.

About Aqua ViTea - Founded in 2007, Aqua ViTea is a premium beverage maker located in Middlebury, Vermont. Aqua ViTea makes 10 flavors of organic, gluten-free, non-alcoholic Kombucha, which is never pasteurized and contains natural probiotics. It also produces organic, gluten-free Aqua Vodka created from the alcohol extracted from its Kombucha.

To find Aqua ViTea Kombucha near you, visit our Kombucha locator.

About Farrell Distributing - A third-generation family-owned business for 85 years, Farrell Distributing has served the Green Mountain State supplying high-quality beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to area retailers. With facilities in both South Burlington and Rutland, and a large workforce, Farrell Distributing is equally equipped to cater to the needs of different types of retailers – from national corporations, to large and small independent stores, to fine dining establishments. Throughout its history, Farrell Distributing has maintained a strong commitment to social responsibility, participating in responsible drinking campaigns and partnering with local organizations to help those in need throughout Vermont.

Source: Middlebury, VT - December 17, 2018 - Aqua ViTea