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Dr Bucha

Name: Dr Bucha
Address: Auckland, NZ
Telephone: 022 411 5117
Location: Dr Bucha

Tier 3 - Moderate

Dr Bucha was founded by Fin McDonald, the "Master Brewer" and namesake "Dr Bucha," alongside his wife and Co-Founder, Donna McDonald, who serves as Creative Director. Dr Bucha is an award-winning artisan kombucha brewery based in Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Winner, Food Producer Awards (2023)

“Based south of Katikati on the main road, come in and find the best of the best spray-free veggies and fruit including our Dr Bucha …” · “If you're after something refreshing, light and delicious, this one is for you!”

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Their Story

Dr Bucha was founded by Fin McDonald, the "Master Brewer" and namesake "Dr Bucha," alongside his wife and Co-Founder, Donna McDonald, who serves as Creative Director. Fin's journey into kombucha began with his mother, who had been making it for years. Despite initial reluctance to try it, he…

What They Make

Kawakawa Kombucha
Blueberry Kombucha
Passionfruit Kombucha
Ginger Kombucha
Raspberry Ginger Lime Kombucha
Jalapeno Kombucha
Cucumber Kombucha
Pineapple Kombucha
Beetroot Apple Carrot Ginger Kombucha (bestseller)
Ginger & Lemon Kombucha
Daily Ginger Tonic
Seasonal Ginger Tonic (e.g., latest winter Ginger Tonic)

Awards & Recognition

Food Producer Awards — Winner(2023)

More from Dr Bucha

Living Drinks

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Auckland·Sun 8:30-12

Online

Customers can purchase online directly from their website. They offer free local delivery to Katikati, Te Puna, and Waihi Beach (Thursdays). Delivery to Tauranga, Welcome Bay, Papamoa, and Mount Maunganui costs $10. North Island shipping is $15 for up to 6 bottles and $23 for up to 12 bottles. South Island shipping is $23 for up to 6 bottles and $30 for up to 12 bottles. Free local pick-up is available in Katikati. Dr Bucha products are also available at approximately 50 stockists from Whakatane to Auckland, and at numerous farmers markets across the North Island, including Grey Lynn, Katikati, Tauranga, Cambridge, Hamilton, and Waihi Beach (seasonal).