Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, has been growing in popularity for the last 10 years. Starting out as something bought and sold in farmers’ markets, the beverage that dates back to ancient China is now starting to appear on market shelves.

Such is the story of Buddha’s Brew Kombucha, which was first launched at the Austin, TX farmers’ market in 2006. Made from tea, bacteria and yeast, the beverage was originally sold in Mason jars, but due to sales volume, a more conventional package was needed.