Feathered Thoughts: The 3rd Bird Kombucha Blog

If you’ve ever tried brewing kombucha at high elevation and thought, why is my SCOBY acting weird?—you’re not alone. Whether you're in Denver (5,280 ft), Salt Lake City (4,226 ft), Santa Fe (7,199 ft), or living your mountain life dream, brewing kombucha at altitude comes with unique challenges. But here’s the good news: kombucha is highly adaptable—just like the people who brew it.  At 3rd Bird Kombucha, a craft kombucha company in Denver, Colorado, we’ve been fermenting at 5280 feet for years. We’ve tested, tweaked, and perfected a foolproof method to ensure you get the best temperature, carbonation, and fermentation...

Colorado Farmers Markets Are Back!  Spring has arrived in Colorado, the sun is out (most days), and that can only mean one thing: farmers market season is finally here! We’ve been counting down the days until we’re back among our fellow Denver grower, producers and makers, chatting with the flock, and keeping your cups (or bottles!) full of our fresh, not too tart/not too sweet kombucha. This year, we’re setting up shop at some of our favorite markets, and we can’t wait to see you. So, grab your market tote, bring your refillable bottles (seriously, any bottle will do), and...

Kombucha has gained in popularity—just go to the grocery store and you’ll see rows of colorful bottles lining the shelves, each promising fizzy, tangy goodness. But what exactly is kombucha, and why is everyone so obsessed? In this blog post, you’ll learn:  Brief history of Kombucha How it’s Brewed: Mini Science Lesson on Fermentation Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Myths about Kombucha More than Just a Drink: Other Uses for Kombucha A Brief History of Kombucha Kombucha’s origins date back over 2,000 years, with its roots often traced to China during the Tsin Dynasty, where it was known as the “Tea...

For the first time ever, I set up my house for the holidays before Thanksgiving. I know—who am I? But honestly, why not? After a whirlwind summer, an intense election season, and the busy lead-up to the holidays, I needed a little extra joy. So, I decided to get crafty. Now, let me tell you—I’m not a "crafty" person. I can barely sew a button without watching a YouTube tutorial, and all my cakes either come out burnt of collapsed in the middle.  But I’ll be honest—this year, I couldn’t resist all the magical, DIY-filled content filling up my feed....