Pura Vida in Every Can: Kombucha Culture Brings Costa Rica's Tropical Heritage to the West Coast

The leading kombucha brand in Central America deepens its U.S. presence, rooted in organic farming, cultural tradition, and bold flavor innovation. Visit Kombucha Culture at Natural Products Expo West Fresh Ideas Marketplace on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Anaheim, CA.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Rooted in the traditions of Costa Rica's tropical culture and brewed with a deep respect for land and community, USDA certified organic Kombucha Culture is bringing its vibrant pura vida ("pure life") spirit to more shelves across the West Coast. As the #1 kombucha brand in Central America, Kombucha Culture continues to expand its U.S. presence while staying true to the heritage, sustainability, and craftsmanship that define every can.

The idea for Kombucha Culture was born in 2014 in Southern California. Those initial dreams of creating an elevated kombucha experience flourished into something extraordinary when company co-founders David Comfort and Noel Brady moved to Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush rainforest, inspired by tropical ingredients, and guided by the "Pura Vida" lifestyle, Kombucha Culture evolved into something far bigger than a beverage. The result is a vibrant kombucha collection that captures the essence of Costa Rica's land, "sabor," and culture.

"Kombucha Culture started as a dream to create something meaningful and something that honored flavor, function, and culture," said David Comfort, co-founder of Kombucha Culture. "Costa Rica gave us the environment, the inspiration, and the community to turn that dream into reality."

Kombucha Culture is still proudly brewed and packaged on the farm in Costa Rica using all certified organic ingredients, with fermentation and production carefully monitored by the team to ensure peak freshness. By infusing each brew with local fruits, roots, and plants, the company not only elevates the quality of its kombucha but also supports local farmers and helps preserve time-honored agricultural practices.

Over the years, Kombucha Culture has pushed boundaries in the region, launching Central America's first CBD-infused kombucha, the first hard kombucha in Latin America, and becoming the first USDA Organic-certified beverage produced in Costa Rica. Today, the brand is the leading kombucha in Costa Rica, found coast to coast, from the bustling streets of San José to laid-back beach towns like Malpaís on the Pacific and Puerto Limón on the Caribbean.

"Our connection to Costa Rica isn't just where we brew, it's also who we are; it's like family," said Mike Schall, U.S. General Manager. "Everything we do is rooted in respect for the land, the people, and the culture that embraced Kombucha Culture from the beginning."

With consumer interest in fermented and functional beverages continuing to rise, Kombucha Culture offers a rare combination of category leadership, organic farming, and cultural authenticity. As the brand expands its presence in the U.S., Kombucha Culture is currently available in Southern California at premium natural and specialty retailers including Erewhon, Bristol Farms, Jimbo's Naturally, and Lassens via UNFI, as well as select Pacific Northwest retailers such as Town & Country Markets via Crown Pacific Fine Foods.

Kombucha Culture's lineup is Certified Organic, vegan, gluten-free, and made with real, all-natural ingredients.

• Boho: A bright, tropical fusion with tangy notes of fresh ginger, pineapple, and hibiscus
• Island Roots: Earthy, grounding flavors of turmeric, ginger, lemon, and black pepper
• Purple Rain: A bold, antioxidant-rich blend with chamomile, lavender, and butterfly pea flowers
• Golden Hour: A ginger-passion fruit uplift inspired by sun-soaked evenings on the coast
• Dragon Rose: A new flavor with a smooth blend of dragon fruit and rose water

Each can delivers probiotic benefits to support digestion, antioxidant-rich ingredients to help fight inflammation, and provides a clean, natural energy along with all the fizzy refreshment of modern soda, but with fewer than 70 calories per can.

Brewed with passion, shared with purpose, and canned with character, Kombucha Culture continues to build a movement—inviting consumers to taste the culture and feel the pura vida spirit in every smooth sip.

Visit Kombucha Culture at Expo West 2026

At Expo West 2026, Kombucha Culture will bring its tropical lineup to life in the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, Tuesday, March 3rd, at Table #F29. Attendees can experience its signature flavors and discover how the brand bridges Costa Rica's vitality with California's surf-and-sport lifestyle.

About Kombucha Culture

Drink Smart. Live PURA VIDA.

Kombucha Culture is a craft kombucha brand brewed in Costa Rica and inspired by the country's pura vida lifestyle which is a celebration of health, happiness, and connection. Made with Certified Organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients, Kombucha Culture features zero artificial flavors, all-natural tropical ingredients, and 70 calories or less per can. Each probiotic-rich, antioxidant-packed blend is designed to refresh, energize, and restore balance naturally. Kombucha Culture is available at premium natural and specialty retailers including Erewhon, Bristol Farms, Jimbo's Naturally, Jensen's Market, and Lassen's in Southern California, as well as select Pacific Northwest retailers such as Town & Country Markets and through leading distributors including UNFI (Moreno Valley). Learn more at kombuchaculture.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook.

For wholesale inquiries, contact puravida (at) kombuchaculture.com.