Lo Bros

The name captures both the family connection and the laid-back Australian vibe. Their kombucha follows traditional brewing methods: sweet tea, a SCOBY culture, and patience. No shortcuts, no high-heat processing that kills off the beneficial bacteria. Each bottle contains millions of live cultures, which is the whole point of drinking kombucha in the first place.

Their range covers familiar territory with some interesting twists. Ginger and Lemon delivers warming spice. Raspberry and Blackcurrant goes fruity and refreshing. The Cola variant attempts something more ambitious, aiming to replace full-sugar soft drinks rather than just offer another fermented tea option. They've also launched Not Soda, a separate line targeting people who want fizzy drinks without the sugar load.

What sets Lo Bros apart is their environmental angle. Glass bottles throughout the range, and vocal campaigns about reducing plastic in oceans. It's not just marketing fluff. They publish impact reports and tie their brand identity closely to sustainability messaging.

In the UK, you'll find Lo Bros in major supermarkets including Ocado and health food stores. The partnership that brought them here built on existing kombucha enthusiasm, and they've established themselves as a reliable mid-shelf option. Organic certification adds credibility for shoppers checking labels.

The flavours are accessible rather than challenging. There's none of the sharp vinegary punch that puts some people off fermented drinks, which probably explains the supermarket foothold. A solid entry point into kombucha without much commitment required.