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Mama Zing Kombucha
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Their Story
We are Amira and Jo MudWood. We are a musical and creative team, partners in life, business, and Kaitiaki of the land we live upon. Our journey began in 2016 in Golden Bay, New Zealand, stemming from a passion for health and kombucha, which we even shared at our non-alcoholic wedding. This led us…
What They Make
- Kombucha (currently on hiatus): Herbal, premium tonics in refillable brown swing-top bottles. Known flavours included Aunty Zing (Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, Ginger, Turmeric, Nettle, Mint), Papa Zing, Mystery (Yerba Mate, Cinnamon, Cassia, Turmeric, Reishi), Nebulous (Pineapple Sage, St. John's Wort, Hops, Viola, Ginger), and Faery Berry (Rooibos, Hibiscus, Red Clover, Rosehips, Hawthorn Berries, Cardamom, Vanilla). Also miniZings (330ml bottles).
- Functional Mushroom Blends: A unique and wide range of blends developed by their in-house Herbalist, including Lion's Mane, Peace, Calm and Focus Potion, Cacao Mushroom Super Duper Potion, and other certified organic blends for humans and pets.
- Artisan Chocolates (Mudfaery ChocolArt): Organic, vegan, gluten-free, sculptural, exquisite, and divine. Made from ethically sourced, high-quality Cacao and other healthy ingredients. Flavours include those featuring MamaZing Mushrooms (like Lion's Mane), Mint, Matcha and Nib, Tropical Delight, and Exotic Spice. Also creamy, milky-like chocolates refined with hemp hearts or coconut instead of milk, enhanced with dates, and truffles and filled chocolates.
- Wellbeing Tonics: A range of all-natural and organic, gluten-free, vegan tonics, such as Be Well Tonic.
- ZingChi Ferments: Delicious vegetable ferments such as cabbage, carrots, fermented turmeric, and ginger (primarily available at markets).
- Tea Blends (an offshoot from Amira's herbalist background).
- Plant Friends Memory Card Game.
- MudWood Art (from the Faeries).
- Apothecary offerings (including planned lotions and skincare products).
More from Mama Zing Kombucha
Kombucha Making Workshops & ClassesHerbalist Talks on alchemy and health benefits of kombuchaSCOBYs and brewing tips'Magicland' Retreats & Events (envisioned as a space for sculpture gardens, events, private campground, workshops, and farm tours)MudWood Music Performances (Amira and Jo MudWood perform locally and on the festival circuit)MudWood Art Creation (art and crafts from various mediums, including onsite Earth sculptures and roundhouses)Herbal Hub/Apothecary (development of lotions and skincare products)Sustainability Mission (promoting reuse of swing-top bottles and establishing refill fountains)
How to Get Their Products
Online store shipping; physical purchase at The Old Packhouse Market in Kerikeri (with a refill fountain); physical purchase at Kaitaia Market on Saturdays (with a refill fountain).