Turbulente Kombucha

What Turbulente Kombucha does

Turbulente is an artisanal micro-brewery of kombuchas and fermented infusions, founded in 2022 by Alice and Julien and headquartered in Lahonce in the French Basque Country. The company operates from a small-batch workshop on the banks of the Adour river, housing 30–500L fermentation tanks and a temperature- and humidity-controlled hot chamber used for the first fermentation stage. Production follows a traditional two-stage SCOBY fermentation process: an initial 3-week to several-month fermentation on a base of teas (and dried flowers/herbs) in the hot chamber, followed by a second fermentation with added botanicals before hand labeling and bottling. The portfolio centers on three permanent 'Les Intemporels' recipes (Romarin & Gingembre, Fleur De Sureau & Thé Blanc, Verveine & Thé Vert), expanded by limited-edition 'Les Petites Bombes' cuvées and offered across 30cl bottles, 75cl large-format bottles, pasteurized 33cl cans (ambient shelf life up to two years), and curated discovery packs. All bottled SKUs are live, non-filtered, non-pasteurized, and 100% organic-certified; cans are slow-pasteurized at low temperature to preserve aroma. A slight CO2 addition at bottling stabilizes effervescence and keeps alcohol content strictly below 0.5%.

The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce storefront (turbulente.fr) with home delivery across metropolitan France, complemented by a limited footprint of independent specialty retailers and epiceries in the Basque Country (e.g., Sardines in Ciboure, L'Eau Vive in Bidart) and one on-trade venue (California Kitchen in Biarritz). Pricing is uniform unit-based (no subscriptions), with 12×30cl packs at €36–€39, 3×75cl packs at €23, 12×33cl cans at €36, and discovery packs ranging €20–€39. Go-to-market leans on content marketing via the 'Le Carnet' editorial blog and a 'Magazine' section, combined with organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The company is a privately held SAS with €20,000 share capital, registered as TURBULENTE SAS (RCS Bayonne 904 583 713), appears fully bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and operates as a lifestyle-aligned brand rooted in Basque terroir, surfing, and food culture.

Strategically, Turbulente has prioritized brand identity and community over scale: founding partnerships include artist Filippa Edghill (label design), restaurant California Kitchen (Basil Smash recipe co-development), and Les Retournées (bottle deposit-return scheme), alongside a commitment to donate 1% of annual profits to environmental protection associations. The customer base is bifurcated between 'health-conscious foodies and epicureans' seeking a sophisticated non-alcoholic alternative to natural wines and craft beers, and 'eco-conscious and sustainability-minded consumers' attracted by organic certification, recyclable packaging, and the bottle consigne program. Use cases emphasized in marketing include aperitif service, cocktail/mocktail mixing, and active-lifestyle hydration (surf, hiking, diving, yoga).

Name

Turbulente Kombucha

Legal name

TURBULENTE SAS

Website

https://turbulente.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turbulente is a French artisanal micro-brewery in Lahonce, Basque Country, producing live, organic-certified kombucha and fermented infusions via traditional two-stage SCOBY fermentation, sold DTC through its e-commerce storefront and select specialty retailers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Kombucha and Fermented Beverages

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Kombucha Production (AFAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AFAFABAK), Fermented Tea & Botanical Beverage Production (Jun, Kvass, etc.) (AFAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Artisanal kombucha brewing
• Organic fermented beverages
• Microbrewery fermented infusions
• Non-alcoholic craft drinks
• Live culture beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahonce

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales: Turbulente generates revenue through direct sales of bottled and canned kombucha products via its e-commerce website and through specialty retail partners. Products are sold in multiple formats: 30cl glass bottles, 75cl large-format glass bottles, and 33cl canned format. The company sells individual SKU packs, discovery boxes, and multi-flavor bundles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turbulente is an artisanal microbrewery in Lahonce, Basque Country, France that brews kombuchas and fermented infusions using a two-stage SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) fermentation process on a base of teas, dried flowers, and aromatic herbs. The company sells live, non-filtered, non-pasteurized (except canned) 100% organic-certified kombuchas in 30cl and 75cl glass bottles and 33cl pasteurized cans, including three core 'Les Intemporels' recipes and semi-ephemeral 'Les Petites Bombes' limited editions, plus curated discovery packs.

Product overview

Turbulente is an artisanal microbrewery of kombuchas and fermented infusions located in Lahonce, Basque Country, France. The product portfolio centers on three permanent 'Les Intemporels' kombucha recipes (Romarin & Gingembre, Fleur De Sureau & Thé Blanc, and Verveine & Thé Vert), available in 30cl bottles, 75cl large-format bottles, and 33cl pasteurized cans. The lineup is expanded by seasonal limited editions in the 'Les Petites Bombes' (semi-ephemeral cuvées) collection, alongside curated discovery packs. All kombuchas are living, non-filtered, non-pasteurized (in bottle formats), 100% organic-certified, and brewed through two-stage fermentation using tea as the fermentation base with added flowers, herbs, and aromatic plants. Canned versions are pasteurized for shelf stability. The company also offers branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kombucha Romarin & Gingembre (30cl) Live, non-filtered, non-pasteurized, 100% organic-certified kombucha in 30cl glass bottles combining rosemary and ginger for a warm and refreshing character. Sold as 12-packs to consumers via e-commerce and specialty retail.
• Kombucha Fleur de Sureau & Thé Blanc (30cl) Live, non-filtered, non-pasteurized, 100% organic-certified kombucha in 30cl glass bottles featuring elderflower and white tea with lychee and citrus notes. Sold as 12-packs to consumers via e-commerce and specialty retail.
• Kombucha Verveine & Thé Vert (30cl) Live, non-filtered, non-pasteurized, 100% organic-certified kombucha in 30cl glass bottles featuring verbena and green tea with citrussy, sparkling notes. Sold as 12-packs to consumers via e-commerce and specialty retail.
• Kombucha Basil Smash (30cl)
• Kombucha Curcuma, Menthe et Citron Vert (30cl)
• Kombucha Lavande & Mûre (30cl)
• Kombucha Fleur de Sureau & Thé Blanc (75cl)
• Kombucha Romarin & Gingembre (75cl)
• Kombucha Verveine & Thé Vert (75cl)
• Kombucha Fleur de Sureau & Thé Blanc (12x33cl cans)
• Kombucha Verveine & Thé Vert (12x33cl cans)
• Kombucha Romarin & Gingembre (12x33cl cans)
• Pack Découverte Classique (12x30cl)
• Pack Découverte Classique (3x75cl)
• Pack Découverte Petites Bombes & Ephémères (12x30cl)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products contain strictly less than 0.5% alcohol through CO2 stabilization technique
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les RetournéescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Retournées is a bottle return and consigne (deposit-return) association. Turbulente is a partner of Les Retournées, working together to reintroduce glass bottle deposits and reuse systems in the Basque Country region. This partnership supports the company's commitment to bottle reuse, reduced environmental impact, and circular economy practices for their 75cl large-format bottles.
• California Kitchen (Biarritz)minorOthersCalifornia Kitchen, a restaurant in Biarritz, was the original partner venue for the development of the 'Basil Smash' kombucha recipe. The recipe was specifically designed for this restaurant before being adopted into the permanent product line due to popular demand. The label design was created in collaboration with J-Romero/Juan Lagarrigue.
• Filippa Edghill (Artist)minorOthersFilippa Edghill is a Biarritz-based artist of Swedish and Barbadian origin who designed Turbulente's graphic universe and main label series. Her work, inspired by Mexican 'papel picado' and feminist and cosmic imagery, created the distinctive visual identity for the brand's primary label collection.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GT's Living Foods: GT's Living Foods is the largest kombucha brand in the United States, founded in the 1990s and operating at industrial scale. Both companies produce multi-flavor bottled kombucha with SCOBY fermentation; GT's represents the mass-market scale end of the category against which Turbulente's artisanal positioning contrasts.
• Kevita (PepsiCo): Kevita is a US kombucha and fermented probiotic beverage brand acquired by PepsiCo in 2017, now distributed through mainstream US retail. It represents the broad incumbent, scaled distribution model against which Turbulente competes for shelf space and consumer attention.

Direct peers

• Humm Kombucha: Humm is a US-based craft kombucha brand producing small-batch, organic kombucha in glass bottles distributed through natural grocery and foodservice. Comparable to Turbulente on small-batch craft production, organic certification, and on-trade placement strategy.
• Karma Kombucha: Karma is a Scandinavian craft kombucha brand producing organic, raw kombucha in bottles and cans for the Nordic and broader European market. Comparable to Turbulente as a European craft kombucha peer with similar organic, raw, live fermentation positioning.
• Equinox Kombucha: Equinox is a UK craft kombucha brand producing organic, raw kombucha in glass bottles and cans for UK natural and specialty retail. Comparable to Turbulente as a fellow European craft kombucha producer with multi-format and organic positioning.
• Lo Bros: Lo Bros is an Australian fermented kombucha and switchel brand sold in bottles and cans across Asia-Pacific markets. Comparable to Turbulente on live, organic, low-sugar kombucha positioning and lifestyle-led brand identity.
• Health-Ade Kombucha: Health-Ade is a US-based premium craft kombucha brand sold in glass bottles through specialty and natural grocery channels. It is comparable to Turbulente on positioning (premium, glass-bottled, flavor-forward craft kombucha) while operating at significantly larger scale nationally in the US.
• Better Booch: Better Booch is a US craft organic kombucha brand producing small-batch kombucha in glass bottles for natural and specialty retail. Comparable to Turbulente on organic certified, glass-bottled craft kombucha with flavor-driven botanical recipes.
• Brew Dr. Kombucha: Brew Dr. is a US craft kombucha brand focused on organic, botanical-flavored kombuchas in glass bottles and cans, sold through natural and mainstream grocery. Comparable to Turbulente on artisanal, flavor-led, organic positioning and multi-format (bottle + can) retail strategy.
• Remedy Drinks: Remedy is an Australian premium raw, live kombucha brand sold in bottles and cans across Asia-Pacific and international markets. It is comparable to Turbulente on raw, organic, low-sugar live kombucha positioning and multi-format retail expansion strategy.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/turbulente.kombucha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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