Leon Driver
12 February, 2025
Business

From garage brews to national dreams—the Booyah family founded business in Hastings is ready to scale up

If you’d told me a few years ago that my family would be running a kombucha business, I probably would have laughed. But here we are—Booyah, our family-founded health drinks brand, started as a passion project in our Hastings garage, brewing for my Pilates clients. Now, we’re a Great Taste Award-Winning Producer, and our drinks have helped thousands of people across the South East improve their gut health.

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Supporting Gut Health in the South East

As a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Founder and CEO, I know health always comes down to the gut. That’s why Booyah is on a mission to help people across the UK feel their best with drinks that support digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. What started as a small-batch brewing project has grown into a thriving business supplying cafés, delis, and restaurants across Sussex and beyond. We’ve seen first-hand how kombucha and functional health drinks can help with inflammation, digestion, and energy levels—something our loyal customers tell us all the time.

 

The Booyah Team
From Left: Phoebe, Phillip, Lisa, George, Tibby & Leon
The Booyah Team From Left: Phoebe, Phillip, Lisa, George, Tibby & Leon Credit: Booyah Vitality Trading Limited

What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a sparkling, fermented tea packed with live cultures that help balance gut bacteria, aid digestion, and support overall health. Booyah Kombucha is made using organic green tea, organic cane sugar, and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). During fermentation, the SCOBY consumes most of the sugar, transforming the tea into a refreshing, probiotic-rich drink with a subtle tang. Our flavours include:

Lemon & Ginger – A zesty pick-me-up, perfect for energy and digestion.Cucumber, Mint & Lime – A cooling, detoxifying blend.Orange & Cinnamon – A warm, spiced brew for gut health and balance.Blackcurrant & Moringa – Packed with antioxidants to support immunity.

Great Taste Award Winning-Lemon & Ginger Kombucha: Energy Boost
Great Taste Award Winning-Lemon & Ginger Kombucha: Energy Boost Credit: Booyah Vitality Trading Limited

 

Our Other Health-Boosting Drinks

Booyah isn’t just about kombucha. We’ve crafted a range of drinks designed to support health naturally:

Turmeric & Ginger Power Shot
Turmeric & Ginger Power Shot Credit: Booyah Vitality Trading Limited

Turmeric Power Shots – A fiery blend of fresh turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper, designed to fight inflammation, aid detoxification, and support liver function.

Dandelion Coffee – A rich, caffeine-free alternative made from premium roasted dandelion roots. It supports digestion, liver health, and gut balance—ideal for those who love the taste of coffee but want a healthier option.

 

3/4 Booyah Kombucha Flavours
3/4 Booyah Kombucha Flavours Credit: Booyah Vitality Trading Limited

Our Other Health-Boosting Drinks

Booyah isn’t just about kombucha. We’ve crafted a range of drinks designed to support health naturally:

Turmeric Power Shots – A fiery blend of fresh turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper, designed to fight inflammation, aid detoxification, and support liver function.

Dandelion Coffee – A rich, caffeine-free alternative made from premium roasted dandelion roots. It supports digestion, liver health, and gut balance—ideal for those who love the taste of coffee but want a healthier option.

Creating Jobs in Hastings

We’re not just brewing great drinks—we’re building something that benefits our hometown. As Booyah has grown, we’ve been able to provide jobs in Hastings, from production to sales, helping to support the local economy. Every bottle we produce is crafted right here, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. As we scale up, we’re committed to creating even more opportunities for the community.

Growing Beyond Hastings

We’re proud of our roots in Hastings and St Leonards-on-sea, but we know Booyah can go even further. Our drinks are already stocked in independent cafés, delis, and bars across the South East, and now we’re ready to take things to the next level. That’s why we’re launching our first Equity Investment Campaign—to scale up, expand our reach, and continue making high-quality, gut-friendly drinks available to more people.

If you believe in great-tasting drinks that genuinely support health, we’d love for you to be part of the journey. This is just the beginning.