The Start of Morning Light Kombucha
My kombucha journey began after a 2010 autoimmune disease diagnosis. Determined to forge my own healing path, I went back to what I had learned throughout my life...that food is medicine. I discovered the importance of having a healthy gut and how it directly effects the immune system, so I began changing my eating habits. With the introduction of a diet rich in ferments and whole foods and the elimination of foods that trigger my flareups, I have been able to keep my autoimmune illness under control for over 1o years!
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In 2011, I left my life in academia to raise my daughter closer to family, I was blessed to meet a beautiful friend, who shared a scoby with me. Within a month my counter top looked like a little lab, with brewing logs and jars of booch in various stages of fermentation. Soon family and friends fell in love with my brews and began sharing with others. I decided to take the leap and start my own kombucha company. After lots of hardwork, Morning Light Kombucha was born in 2016!
Morning Light Kombucha is a labor of pure and utter love, with the company thriving because of the generous help, and support from family, friends and our community. So from our family to yours….cheers to following your heart, living out your dreams and most importantly to your trusting your gut.
Xoxo,
Melinda
What Drives us
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest quality Kombucha tea that nourishes our community, supports our local economy, strengthens local food systems and allows us to give back to Indigenous communities. We are committed to environmentally conscious business practices, that include minimizing waste and inspiring sustainability in NE Kansas.
Commitment to sustainability
Whether it's our zero waste, refillable glass bottles, our use of compostable, single use products (cups, gloves, lids, etc), composting/recycling almost 100% of our brewing waste, or our infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, we are proud to operate in a way that aligns with our values and commitment to reducing our footprint on our beautiful planet.
Growers Network
Morning Light Kombucha takes great pride in the relationships we have built with our local farmers.
We believe that sourcing our ingredients locally not only strengthens local food systems, but is essential to bringing you the best and most nutritious kombucha possible! Forming these relationships keeps our money local, promotes sustainability and supports the local farming economy in NE Kansas. The growers we work with are AMAZING, they are committed to sustainable agricultural practices and are essential in providing you with a product that is full of love, every step of the way. Please click on the links below to learn more about our friends!
Leupold Gardens
Indigenous Community Center Farms
Wohletz Farm
Giving back
As an Indigenous owned company, helping others and giving back is built into our very foundation. Therefore, a percentage of all sales are used to support various Native American organizations, communities, issues, and efforts.