Aqua ViTea

Aqua ViTea

Food and Beverage Services

Middlebury, Vermont 739 followers

Low sugar, organic kombucha handcrafted in Vermont with naturally abundant probiotics, enzymes and antioxidants

About us

Aqua ViTea began in a Vermont farmhouse in 2007, based on the naturopathic principle of “food as medicine.” One of the first kombucha brewers in the nation, the team pioneered the category with the introduction of the kombucha-on-tap model to encourage sustainable practices. Today, the rapidly growing company is the largest producer on the east coast and proudly brews low sugar, organic kombucha with naturally abundant probiotics, enzymes and antioxidants, whose balanced blend of sparkling refreshment and bold flavor makes it the perfect substitute for juice or soda. Aqua ViTea strives to support the local rural economy by purchasing raw materials from local producers and by building and training a long-term workforce in our community. The company seeks to create real and impactful change to people’s health and our planet’s sustainability by replacing sugary, unhealthy beverages in schools, workplaces, and stores by providing tasty and truly good for you options. Pronunciation Guide: Aqua ViTea (AH-kwa VIE-tee) Kombucha (kom-BOO-cha)

Website
http://aquavitea.com
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2007

Locations

Employees at Aqua ViTea

Updates

  • "Be nice to each other out there, people." This simple, powerful reminder from our friend and kombucha brewer, the late Matt Dibley, became an unofficial motto at Aqua ViTea. It speaks to the heart of who we are: a community built on mutual respect and openness. We're all imperfect, but together, we can grow, learn, and support one another. Let's strive to #BeNice every day - especially this week

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  • A huge thank you to HuffPost and registered dietitians Julie Kendrick and Bianca Tamburello for highlighting the health benefits of Aqua Seltzer in a recent article, “Are Today's Popular Soda Alternatives Actually Healthy?” We're excited to be recognized and receiving a “thumbs up” and being called a “must-try” seltzer. “Aqua Seltzer looks and tastes like flavored sparkling water but is infused with kombucha for a probiotic boost that supports gut health and immunity,” said Tamburello.  Our goal with our line of Aqua Seltzers is to provide the refreshing hydration of a seltzer but elevate them with the added benefits of organic kombucha and juice flavors. #AquaSeltzer #HealthAndWellness #GutHealth #Probiotics #SodaAlternative #HealthyLiving #functionalseltzer Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePfxjQtN

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  • We are tickled Blue to share that Aqua ViTea Blueberry Social is available now at Select Costco in the Northeast…  “Our launch at Costco is a huge milestone for us” says Jeff Weaber, Founder and CEO of Aqua ViTea “We are thrilled to partner with them with the introduction of our Blueberry Social Kombucha 8-pack. Costco recognizes the consumer shift to more healthy products and to be given this opportunity to introduce a larger audience to a really accessible, gut-friendly functional beverage such as Aqua ViTea is something I have dreamed of from the early days of first selling at the Middlebury Farmers Market in Vermont,” says Weaber. “It literally is the perfect healthy swap to unhealthy sodas and sugary sports drinks.” https://lnkd.in/en838XP7

    Aqua ViTea available at Costco in the Northeast

    Aqua ViTea available at Costco in the Northeast

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  • Thrilled to join forces today with fellow Vermonters for #GreenUpDay 🌎 by getting outside, getting a little dirty and cleaning  up our beautiful state. We have joined our amazing partner Farrell Distributing as part of their Hydration Station, hitting the road donating some great snacks and beverages including our Aqua Seltzers to volunteer stations throughout the state, ensuring folks are hydrated and fed while doing their community work on this Saturday. To learn more about Farrell’s Hydration Station and their Initiatives for 2024 visit https://lnkd.in/eCjWRAwg #greenupday

  • We're thrilled to share that Aqua ViTea is a winner of the prestigious 2024 Good Food Foundation 's Good Food Award in the Beverage category for our Strawberry Sage kombucha. This win has a special place in our hearts because it's not only celebrating the delicious taste of this organic beverage, but also being recognized for our steadfast dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. At Aqua ViTea, we believe in crafting amazing better-for-you beverages while also focusing on real and impactful changes towards a better-for-us world. Our journey towards this recognition was paved way back in 2005 when our founder, Jeffrey Weaber, made conscious choices to do the following: always only use ethically sourced, fair trade tea and premium ingredients, embrace local regenerative agriculture practices, and do our best to reduce our carbon footprint and waste wherever possible.  Most recently, we've taken the initiative of upcycling the alcohol removed from our kombucha instead of disposing of it down the drain. We've done all this while championing our rural economy here in Vermont. Our commitment to crafting premium better-for-you beverages remains unwavering. We refuse to compromise on quality and vow to always be transparent and honest with our customers and fans.  So here's to raising a glass, bottle or can of Strawberry Sage kombucha to a future filled with healthy choices, sustainability, and social good! And Cheers to all our fellow Good Food Award winners.   P.S Any of our retailer friends looking to expand their shelves with great (and award winning!) kombuchas please reach out to [email protected] and we’d love to send you some samples. #kombucha #goodfoodaward #drinkbetter #nonalcoholic #cpg #announcement #sustainablebeverage

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  • 🚨New Kombucha Flavor Alert!🚨 We are so excited to announce a preview of our newest kombucha flavor - Passion Fruit, Orange, & Guava 💜🍊🍐This tropical medley of exotic passion fruit, zesty orange, and juicy guava blends together to create a refreshing, healthy, non-alcoholic kombucha. Again this is a limited, VERMONT ONLY sneak peek to our full launch this spring. Kegs are rolling out now to select retailers, so keep your eye out!: Current list 📍Healthy Living 📍City Market 📍Muddy Waters 📍Hunger Mountain Co-op 📍Upper Valley Food Coop 📍Mule Bar 📍Rutland Area Food Co-op And…the brewery @ 153 Pond Lane in Middlebury is open for to-go sales on Thursdays from noon-5PM. Stop by and get it on draft! Partial proceeds from the sale of our new flavor go to benefit Turning Point Center of Chittenden County an organization dedicated to providing recovery support services for Vermonters.

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    Aqua ViTea is honored to have our organic Strawberry Sage Kombucha selected as a finalist in the 2024 Good Food Awards from Good Food Foundation and thrilled to be in the company of so many other great companies, especially our fellow Vermont producers! From a pool of over 1,650 entrants, over 200 Good Food Awards judges meticulously evaluated submissions across 18 categories. The 2024 Finalists represent a diverse array of culinary traditions, techniques, and regions, embodying excellence within their craft. “These exceptional producers have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to not only creating extraordinary flavors but also to sustainable practices, supporting their communities, and fostering transparency throughout their supply chains. This year's Finalists are true leaders in the good food movement.” said Sarah Weiner, Executive Director of the Good Food Foundation. Learn more about the Good Food Foundation and other Finalists @ goodfoodfdn.org #allwinners #guthealth #kombucha #healthybeverages    

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    739 followers

    Aqua ViTea is honored to have our organic Strawberry Sage Kombucha selected as a finalist in the 2024 Good Food Awards from Good Food Foundation and thrilled to be in the company of so many other great companies, especially our fellow Vermont producers! From a pool of over 1,650 entrants, over 200 Good Food Awards judges meticulously evaluated submissions across 18 categories. The 2024 Finalists represent a diverse array of culinary traditions, techniques, and regions, embodying excellence within their craft. “These exceptional producers have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to not only creating extraordinary flavors but also to sustainable practices, supporting their communities, and fostering transparency throughout their supply chains. This year's Finalists are true leaders in the good food movement.” said Sarah Weiner, Executive Director of the Good Food Foundation. Learn more about the Good Food Foundation and other Finalists @ goodfoodfdn.org #allwinners #guthealth #kombucha #healthybeverages    

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Funding

Aqua ViTea 6 total rounds

Last Round

Series unknown

US$ 1.0M

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