People
Lineup
Origin Story
FIGA Kombucha is based in Antwerp.[1] FIGA Kombucha was founded by Yassine Ejdaa and is based in Antwerp.[1]
Key People
FIGA Kombucha was founded by Yassine Ejdaa and is based in Antwerp.[1]
Lineup
FIGA Kombucha's lineup includes Rose, Jasmine, Earl Grey, Hojicha, Lapsang Souchong, Milky Oolong, and Matcha kombucha.[1] FIGA Kombucha's seasonal sales patterns show Rose, Jasmine, and Earl Grey selling most in summer, while Hojicha and Lapsang Souchong are more popular in autumn.[1]
Philosophy
FIGA Kombucha builds each product around a single specific tea — such as Milky Oolong, Lapsang Souchong, or Earl Grey — treating tea as the star rather than a neutral base.[1] FIGA Kombucha uses a single-fermentation approach where the tea is the primary flavour source from the start, rather than adding fruits or spices in a second fermentation.[1]
Techniques & Ingredients: What Makes FIGA Unique
FIGA Kombucha produces approximately 1,000 bottles per month across all flavours.[1] FIGA Kombucha sources its Hojicha from Azumaya in Antwerp, its Milky Oolong from Biochi, and other teas from Melange Thee.[1] FIGA Kombucha's largest fermentation vessel holds 200 litres.[1] FIGA Kombucha's seasonal sales patterns show Rose, Jasmine, and Earl Grey selling most in summer, while Hojicha and Lapsang Souchong are more popular in autumn.[1] FIGA Kombucha uses a single-fermentation approach where the tea is the flavour from the start, rather than the more common method of a neutral first fermentation followed by fruit or spice additions in a second fermentation.[1] FIGA Kombucha produces approximately 1,000 bottles per month across all flavours, with its largest fermentation vessel holding 200 litres.[1] FIGA Kombucha uses a single-fermentation approach where the tea is the primary flavour source from the start, rather than adding fruits or spices in a second fermentation.[1] FIGA Kombucha is experimenting with powdered teas as an ingredient format, in addition to loose leaf.[1] FIGA Kombucha specialises in single-tea kombucha, using one specific tea — such as Milky Oolong, Lapsang Souchong, or Earl Grey — as the primary flavour rather than masking it with fruits or spices.[1] FIGA Kombucha sources its Hojicha from Azumaya in Antwerp, its Milky Oolong from Biochi, and many other teas from Melange Thee.[1] FIGA Kombucha's range includes Jasmine, Rose, Earl Grey, Milky Oolong, Hojicha, Lapsang Souchong, and Matcha kombucha.[1]
Interviews & Media
Fermenting Stories: Yassine and the Art of Kombucha
Interview with Yassine Ejdaa, founder of FIGA Kombucha, about his journey from baking to brewing tea-forward kombucha in Antwerp.
By Lorela Lohan