And if you’re new (like we once were) to tepache, this drink, like kombucha, has ancient origins. Unlike kombucha, however, it hails from the North American continent, with roots in Aztec culture. Initially, it was made with a base of fermented corn and sugar. However, in its modern comeback, corn has most commonly been replaced by pineapple, which is the case for our Natural Grocers Brand selection. The result is a delightfully fizzy, fruity, probiotic-rich drink without the caffeine of kombucha. 

With flavors ranging from Mango Chile to Citrus, support your healthy gut and taste buds, too, with Natural Grocers Brand Tepache.
 

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Meet Tina the Toucan

Hi! I'm Tina the Toucan, and I have this gut feeling we'll be pals! And speaking of guts, I'm here to share the news about my favorite sparkling probiotic beverage—Natural Grocers Brand Organic Tepache. This delicious drink brought me to the Natural Grocers Brand in 2024, and since I'm part of the family now, here are some fun facts you might enjoy about me.

• Since I'm a bird, you may think flying is my favorite pastime. But actually, it's hanging out with my friends and drinking Tepache. We toucans are sociable types!
• You may have heard the rumor that toucans are some of the noisiest birds. It's even been said we sound like croaking frogs when we sing. Okay, okay…I can't deny I may be the loudest bird in the Natural Grocers Brand clan, but when I listen to myself singing in the shower—let's just say I don't hear frogs.
• I don't want to overload you with too much Toucan info, but this tidbit is especially cool. Our voracious appetites for native fruits are important for helping rainforests thrive because we give the seeds back to the forest, which helps support biodiversity!
• You know I love fruit, but can you guess my favorite fruit? If you said pineapple, you'd be correct… it's the base for our tepache, baby!
• Choosing my favorite thing about joining the Natural Grocers Brand family is a hard call. But if I had to pick just one, it would be swapping stories with my BFF— Ophelia the Owl. 

Quote to live by: When you're feeling blue, add some sparkle, with Natural Grocers Brand Organic Tepache!