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Official Rules
Win 24 Cans of Buchi 2022 Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: The Win 24 Cans of Buchi Giveaway 2022 Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States who are 18 years of age and older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Buchi (“Sponsor”) and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, advertising, promotion, or production agencies (and the IRS dependents, immediate family members and individuals residing in the same household as any of the foregoing persons) are not eligible to participate. All applicable federal, state and local laws apply. By participating, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules (“Rules”). Void where prohibited.
2. Entry Period: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on 1/1/2022 through 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 12/31/22 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
3. How to Enter: During the Sweepstakes Period, visit www.drinkbuchi.com/win-24-cans-of-buchi and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the entry form. All fields must be complete. Incomplete entries are void. Limit one (1) entry per person/email address. Additional attempts to submit an entry from the same person are void, regardless if done via use of multiple identities, email addresses, or otherwise, and are grounds for disqualification if discovered. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. No responsibility is assumed for illegible, lost, late, damaged, incomplete, misdirected, or stolen entries, or for any failure or delay in any electronic communications.
4. Winner Selection and Notification: 12 sweepstakes drawings will occur in accordance with the following dates, in which One (1) winner per drawing will be randomly selected among all eligible entries.
01/31/2022
02/28/2022
03/31/2022
04/30/2022
05/31/2022
06/30/2022
07/31/2022
08/31/2022
09/30/2022
10/31/2022
11/20/2022
12/31/2022
The potential winner will be notified using the contact information provided at the time of entry. No liability is assumed for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. Failure to respond to any winner notification within 7 days may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If any potential eligible winner is not of legal age of majority in his or her state of residence, at Sponsor’s option, the prize either may be awarded in the name of parent or legal guardian of winner, or parent or legal guardian of winner may be required to ratify and sign all Prize Claim Documents. Potential winner may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and a Publicity Release. Failure to comply when requested may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
5. Prize/Odds: Twelve (12) Prizes are available: (2) 12 pack cases (24 - 8oz cans) of Buchi delivered to the address provided by the winner. Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $76
Prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative or prize substitution will be allowed, except at Sponsor's discretion. A substitute of comparable or greater value may be awarded if the prize listed becomes unavailable for any reason. Winner is responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and for any other fees or costs associated with acceptance or use of any prize.
Odds of Winning. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries.
6. Release of Liability: By participating, you release Sponsor, and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, employees, directors, agents, advertising agencies, and all others associated with the development and execution of this Sweepstakes from any and against any and all injury, loss or damage caused or claimed to be caused by your participation in the Sweepstakes and/or the acceptance, awarding, receipt, use and/or misuse of the prize, and you agree that these entities are not responsible for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, relating to the promotion and/or the awarding of any prize except as expressly provided in these official rules. By entering, you agree that (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to reasonable and actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney's fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, indirect or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for reasonable and actual out-of-pocket expenses. These rules and any disputes relating hereto are governed by the internal laws of the State of NC, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws, and by entering you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the states and federal courts in NC for resolution of any disputes relating to the Sweepstakes and waive any objection thereto. For New Jersey residents, the limitations set forth above are inapplicable where attorneys’ fees, court costs, or other damages are mandated by statute.
7. Additional Rules: By participating, you (i) agree to be bound by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and (ii) agree to be bound by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Failure to comply with these official rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes, as solely determined by the Sponsor, will be disqualified, and Sponsor reserves the right to terminate such person’s eligibility. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor’s sole opinion, compromised in a manner that corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes, and to select the winner from among eligible entries received that are not affected by the problem or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. No responsibility is assumed for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, damaged, garbled, incomplete or illegible entries, all of which are void; or (ii) error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials. Entry constitutes consent to the use of winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness, in any and all media without restriction of any kind whatsoever, without compensation for promotion purposes to the extent allowed by law.
8. Data: Any information you submit is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy located at https://www.drinkbuchi.com/privacy-policy
9. Winner List: For the name of the winners, available approximately two weeks after the end of the Sweepstakes Period, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Win 24 Cans of Buchi Giveaway 2022, Buchi, 242 Derringer Drive, Marshall, NC 28753.
10. Sponsor: Buchi, 242 Derringer Drive, Marshall, NC 28753.
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Welcome. Take time here. A moment or two – to slow down, explore and nourish what’s alive in you.
Cold Moon
Winter comes, offering its quiet contemplation. The first frost settles on the fields, and the silence of the stars surrounds us. We are included. What has drawn us from season to season continues its incantation, even in the stillness of the solstice. How can you surrender this season?
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By reframing a few narratives.
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Going to Start "GOING WITH THE FLOW" Not so much scheduling, overthinking, and planning.. the days may take me somewhere beautiful this way.
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Tammy
Ohio
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I will surrender by slowing down, adapting to the changes around me, and allowing myself to explore the cold, light the dark, and warm my heart and others with love and kindness.
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Matt Bail
Indiana
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I can try to let go of my previous expectations and hopes for life heading into the pandemic...and start to listen for new (and maybe unexpected) opportunities that may arise.
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Depending on the brand or type of kombucha, there are many variables to consider, mainly: bacteria, pasteurization, alcohol content, and caffeine.
Pregnant kombucha-fans often wonder: Is kombucha safe during pregnancy? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” It is as complex as kombucha itself, and every person’s pregnancy decisions are highly personal. Depending on the brand or type of kombucha, there are many variables to consider, mainly: bacteria, pasteurization, alcohol content, and caffeine. While we can’t tell you which choice to make, we do want to ensure you have all the facts so that you can make an informed decision that works for you and helps you trust your gut!
Seeking inspiration from our ancestral roots, and tapping into the traditional practices and wisdom of those before us, our family of living drinks are raw, unpasteurized, and fermented following a 2,000-year-old craft brewing tradition. We use living cultures and the finest raw and organic fruit juices, medicinal herbs and root infusions.
Much of the benefit of drinking kombucha comes from its billions of living beneficial bacteria (probiotics), which are essential for good digestive health. We would never consider pasteurizing (heating to death) all of those wonderful naturally occurring live and active cultures.
Unpasteurized products are often advised to be avoided during pregnancy. Though raw and living kombucha is not pasteurized, the health risks are much different than other unpasteurized food products like milk and cheese due to acidity. Most commercial kombucha brewers like us follow good manufacturing practices that require pH levels to be tested on every batch. When kept below the correct threshold, the pH of kombucha inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria (E.Coli, listeria, etc.). Additionally, at Buchi we are proud to be officially SQF certified, meaning we are audited to a globally-recognized third-party certification, ensuring the highest standards for food safety and quality assurance.
Kombucha is a fermented beverage. Due to the fermentation process and the presence of yeasts necessary for that process, there are trace amounts of alcohol in kombucha. However, most kombucha you see on the shelves in your local grocery store is not considered an alcoholic beverage. How can this be?
Well, to be in compliance with current laws set forth by regulatory agencies, kombucha must test under the 0.5% ABV limit to be considered a “non-alcoholic beverage.” The trace amounts of alcohol found in a properly fermented kombucha are non-inebriating, but serve the dual function of drawing out the medicinal properties from the herbal ingredients and serving as a natural preservative.
We do rigorous laboratory testing to ensure that the ABV of all our kombucha is well below 0.5% (where it will stay as long as it is refrigerated correctly during storage). While this amount of alcohol is often considered negligible, many who are pregnant choose to avoid any amount of alcohol - even the trace amounts found in kombucha.
Obviously, brewing kombucha at home has limitations when it comes to regulating and testing alcohol content. Additionally, there is increased risk that home-brewed kombucha may be contaminated with harmful pathogens. For these reasons, kombucha brewed at home is often suggested to be avoided during pregnancy.
Another factor to consider when pregnant is caffeine intake. Because kombucha is brewed using black and/or green tea, there is caffeine involved. The question is, how much? The ratio of the tea blend, the period of time the tea leaves steep, and how long the kombucha ferments are all factors that play a role in how much caffeine remains in the end product.
While the caffeine content will increase with longer steep times, it will decrease the longer it is fermented. It’s all about balance, baby! The more time the tea is left hanging out in hot water, the more caffeine is allowed to seep into the blend. Alternatively, the fermentation process allows yeast and bacteria to consume much, if not most, of the caffeine.
The organic teas we use in our kombucha do have caffeine, but almost all of it is consumed during fermentation. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, current research suggests that less than 200mg of caffeine per day is considered safe during pregnancy. A bottle of Buchi kombucha has about the same amount of caffeine as a white tea or decaffeinated coffee (1-2mg). While most people deem this a trivial amount, if you have a caffeine sensitivity, or are trying to avoid caffeine completely, you might want to avoid kombucha.
As we said at the beginning, there is no “yes” or “no” answer to this question. As always, we recommend speaking directly with your healthcare provider to assess your individual risk of consuming kombucha during pregnancy. No hard feelings if you choose to wait a while before picking up another booch.
And congratulations on your pregnancy! We can’t wait to have one more Buchi fan in the family! ;)
The perfect year-round breakfast treat!
3 cups whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
(melted and browned)
3/4 cup honey
16oz Sovereign kombucha
Get the full recipe
We make deliciously complex living drinks—with fruit and botanicals—for living deeply, lightly.
Quality matters. We remain dedicated to using the best ingredients for our drinks—because you and the earth deserve it.
Method matters. We are committed to following the ancient method of wild fermentation.
Integrity matters. All of our drinks are rigorously made to the same high standards.
There is a moment
This humble critical moment
That is here, always here
Fleeting yet eternal
Stretching, reaching
Like the ebb and flow of the sea
Tentative and persistent
This wild seed of life
Rooting deeply,
Breaking through the surface
Rough, rocky earth
Still tender, nourishing
Dark and rich
A simple recipe of truth
Pain, pleasure
Wild and tame
It starts within
This life
This moment
2020 was a year of reckoning. All of us have been invited to the table of suffering, and it has the potential to bring us into awakening, individually and collectively. During a year of so much loss, it feels important to re-prioritize and bring into focus what we cherish, the forgotten or looked over, the new patterns that are emerging, or the areas that feel empty — longing to be filled.
During the pandemic, we intentionally carried the question — What's Alive In You? — for ourselves and then to those we worked with and stakeholders with which we engaged. A simple question yet so rich felt like a step we could take, and a practice so accessible that we wanted to share. So we set an intention for this year to ask this question every month — to our team, and to you.
It’s an invitation to go inward and start paying attention. To look for what’s alive. To observe, question and learn — to nourish what we see and watch it grow. To take care of ourselves — our bodies, our minds, our spirits. When we embrace this center-point, we unfold into a wider reach almost by a force that is extending us outward. To nurture and take care of those around us, our families, our kith and kin, our communities — our human family.
