Nashville-based craft kombucha brand, Walker Brothers, has won the prestigious 2025 NEXTY Award for Best Beverage with its Tangerine & Coffee Kombucha, made in collaboration with Counter Culture Coffee.
(NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE) – Walker Brothers, a kombucha brand known for its craft approach and innovative flavor combinations, is proud to announce that its Tangerine & Coffee Kombucha has won the prestigious 2025 NEXTY Award for Best Beverage. The NEXTY Awards, presented by New Hope Network, honor the most innovative, inspirational, and impactful natural products shaping the future of the industry.
The award was announced on March 6, 2025, at the NEXTY Awards ceremony during Natural Products Expo West, the leading trade show for the natural and organic industry. The winning product, Tangerine & Coffee Kombucha, stood out among hundreds of entries for its unique combination of flavors, functional benefits, and commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainable packaging.
“This award is a huge honor for our team and a testament to our passion for pushing the boundaries of kombucha,” said Luke Walker, Co-Founder and Head of Production at Walker Brothers. “We’re thrilled that the industry recognizes the innovation and craftsmanship behind this product.”
Made in collaboration with Counter Culture Coffee, Walker Brothers’ Tangerine & Coffee Kombucha is made by cold-steeping Counter Culture’s Apollo coffee beans in Walker Brothers’ house kombucha culture, which efficiently extracts the flavors and oils from freshly roasted beans. The addition of tangerine purée creates a bright, refreshing balance of flavors reminiscent of an espresso tonic with subtle creamsicle undertones. Each can contains just 25mg of caffeine—offering a gentle, functional boost without the jitters of a full cup of coffee.
The limited edition flavor is available to purchase at drinkwalkerbrothers.com.
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ABOUT WALKER BROTHERS
Founded in Nashville, Tennessee, Walker Brothers is a beverage brand dedicated to creating great-tasting, thoughtfully brewed kombucha and other fermented drinks using real, high-quality ingredients. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Walker Brothers ferments all of its kombucha in-house using traditional, open-fermentation methods. The brand’s focus on balanced, tea-forward flavors and creative ingredient pairings has set it apart in the functional beverage space. Walker Brothers’ products are available nationally at The Fresh Market and Hungryroot and regionally at Whole Foods Market, as well as other natural and specialty retailers. Retail distribution is via KeHE and UNFI.
To learn more, visit drinkwalkerbrothers.com or follow @drinkwalkerbrothers on social media.
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Caroline Howard
caroline.howard@drinkwalkerbrothers.com