What exactly is Butta?
Butta is a cultured drink you’ve never tasted before. It’s not kombucha. Not kefir. And definitely not something that gathers dust in your fridge.
Smooth, balanced, creamy, and desert-infused – we call it a desert-fermented cultured drink. It’s what happened when our Polish fermentation roots collided with Arizona ingredients and too many late-night kitchen experiments.
Is Butta the same as kefir?
Not quite. While both are fermented dairy drinks, Butta has a completely different vibe.
Kefir tends to be tangy, sour, and sometimes chunky. Butta is smooth, balanced, and infused with desert flavors – made to be sipped slowly, not chugged.
We took inspiration from traditional cultures, but created something entirely our own.
How do you pronounce Butta?
Like “butter” without the “r” – BUH-tuh. But hey, say it however feels good. We’re pretty chill about it.
What’s in it?
Local milk, live cultures, and real desert ingredients like hibiscus, lavender, medjool dates, prickly pear – depending on the flavor.
No gums. No weird stuff. Nothing you wouldn’t recognize in a real kitchen.
Is this for people who don’t usually like fermented drinks?
Yes! Butta is for everyone who thought they hated fermented drinks.
If kombucha was too vinegary or kefir too chunky – this hits the sweet spot. Real ingredients, smooth texture, craveable flavors.
How should I drink it?
We like to think of Butta as part of your daily ritual – a slow moment for yourself in the middle of it all.
Cold from the bottle is perfect. Or poured over ice with lime. Or blended into a smoothie.
It’s a sip-and-savor kind of thing – like that first coffee of the day, just… rooted in desert calm instead of caffeine.
How long does it keep?
About 1 week in the fridge for the best flavor and texture. You’ll know it’s past its prime if it separates more than usual or gets super tangy.
Honestly? Most people drink it long before that.
Do I need to shake it?
Yes – gently. Since we skip stabilizers and gums, separation is natural. That’s a good thing. You’re drinking something real and alive.
Where do you make Butta?
In our Phoenix kitchen, by hand, in truly small batches.
No fake “artisanal” nonsense. We pour, label, and pack it all ourselves. Desert-made, slow-crafted.
Where can I buy it?
Right now, you can pre-order or just stop by our stall at the Uptown Phoenix Farmers Market – every Saturday, 7-11AM (summer hours).
We always offer free samples, so you can taste before you pick your favorite flavor.
We’ll also be there throughout the winter season – and starting this year, you’ll find us on Wednesdays too!
Swing by, say hi, and grab your bottle fresh from our hands. Follow us on Instagram for flavor drops and market updates. @drinkbutta →
What makes Butta different from everything else out there?
We’re not trying to be trendier kefir or cooler kombucha. We made a new category.
While others obsess over probiotic counts or flashy labels, we focused on one thing: a cultured drink people actually want to drink. Every day.
Is this just a trendy health drink?
Nope. Butta is about taste, ritual, and slowing down for a moment that feels good.
Yeah, there are live cultures doing their thing. But this isn’t about detoxes or miracle claims – it’s just real, good stuff that makes your day better.
Does Butta contain sugar?
Butta has no refined sugar. Some flavors (like Sedona Calm or Canyon Gold) are gently sweetened with natural ingredients like Sonoran desert honey or organic agave syrup.
Others – like Mango Heat or Oasis Whisper – get their subtle sweetness entirely from fruit, dates, or the milk itself. Nothing artificial, ever.
Some flavors taste sweeter, some more tangy – but never cloying or syrupy. It’s balanced, like the desert.
Does Butta have probiotics?
Yep – it’s full of live cultures from our fermentation process.
We don’t obsess over CFU counts or lab coats. We care about taste, balance, and keeping it real (and alive).
I’m lactose intolerant. Can I drink Butta?
Maybe. Some people with lactose sensitivity can tolerate fermented dairy, since the cultures break down a lot of the lactose.
Start with a small sip. See how you feel.
Can I use Butta in recipes?
Totally. Some people add it to smoothies, overnight oats, or pour it over granola. We’ve seen it in chia pudding, salad dressings, and even popsicles.
Got a wild idea? Tag us with #DrinkButta – we love seeing Butta in the wild.
Is there a non-dairy version?
Not yet – but it’s on our radar. We’re experimenting with plant-based versions that still have that same smooth, slow-sipped feel. Stay tuned.
What is the Butta Club?
The Butta Club is our little corner of the desert – a free email list for people who want to sip a little deeper.
Club members get early access to new flavors, market updates, tasting invites, and other slow-living perks.
It’s not spammy, we promise. Just Butta, in your inbox.
Do you ship?
Not yet. We’re working on it – turns out shipping living fermented drinks without preservatives is trickier than it looks.
Sign up for our list and you’ll be the first to know when Butta goes nationwide.
#DrinkButta