Kombucha maker opens first storefront in Oregon
Lion Heart Kombucha, a small manufacturer of kombucha tea, has opened its first storefront in Northwest Portland. The company was founded 3 years ago, when a couple started brewing fermented tea and teaching kombucha-brewing in their home. They moved the micro-brewery, which includes a number of stainless steel wine fermenters, to the current location about a year ago. The idea to open a storefront was initiated by large-scale orders. Lion Heart's store is relatively small, leaving just enough room for a cooler, a small table, a few shelves that hold kombucha home-brewing kits and two taps of flavored tea. The owners hope to expand the operation if things go well. A grand-opening celebration is planned for January 28.