Suki Tea at IFEX 2026

One Cup of Porridge: 29,000 Bright Starts

A warm fortified cup of porridge helps children on the tea gardens start their school day ready to learn. We have already donated over 29,000 cups since March 2025, can you help us increase that number?

£416.0 Total of 8320.0 cups of porridge

Target: 20000 cups (42%)

Select Amount:

£0.50 makes 10 cups

RECOMMENDED £1.00 makes 20 cups

£5.00 makes 100 cups

About the Campaign:

Kids don’t usually drink tea but they’re at the heart of where it begins.
When someone enjoys a cup of tea, it’s easy to forget the families and children growing up in the tea gardens where those leaves are picked. Tea Kids puts the focus back on them, helping customers play a part in supporting the next generation in these communities. Each donation helps provide fortified cups of porridge for children growing up on tea estates giving them the nourishment they need to learn, play, and thrive.

We’re proud to announce project TEA KIDS, our charitable initiative focused on providing fortified nourishment towards a better future, helping children in tea-growing communities for a fairer world. We are committed to making the UN Sustainable Development Goals a reality.

SDG1nopoverty #SDG2zerohunger #SDG3 goodhealthandwellbeing #SDG4qualityeducation #SDG5genderequality

Let us introduce you to the heart-warming One Cup of Porridge project and how choosing SUKI does better for the tea community.

The One Cup of Porridge Project:

‘Every child is born with a curiosity about the world around them, but they need the right balance of support to help them learn and to grow. Above all, children need roots of learning in place so that they can thrive and flourish’ - Annie.

Every time you choose SUKI TEA you are helping us donate to Tea KidsTM ‘One Cup of Porridge’ program, providing pre-school tea kid children with a fortified cup of porridge, 'breakfast in a cup', in a safe and nutritious learning environment. And in turn, enabling their parents to work, especially mothers, knowing their children are in a place where their ‘roots’ of learning can happily, and safely, grow. To date, our donations have provided over 100,000 cups.

One Cup of Porridge project is based in Rwanda, one of our most esteemed tea gardens we regularly source from. Through this initiative, we support local organisations in tea-growing regions to provide 'breakfast in a cup' to children in a pre-school environment. This vital nutrition helps support healthy development and fuels their dreams. The TEA KIDS goal is to expand projects like One Cup further afield to other tea gardens and growing regions that we have worked closely with for decades in our sourcing.

In tea-growing areas, communities face socio-economic challenges, and children often bear the brunt of food insecurity. By supporting TEA KIDS and the One Cup of Porridge project, we directly address this issue. Together, we strive to make a positive impact, ensuring that children have access to a nutritious meal, fuelling their potential for a brighter future.

Choosing SUKI Does Better:

When you choose SUKI TEA, you actively contribute to the well-being of the tea community. By supporting our brand, you join us in our commitment to ethical sourcing, fairly traded goods, and sustainability. We work directly with tea farmers, ensuring fair wages and supporting environmentally friendly practices. With SUKI, you make a conscious choice that does better for the tea whole community.

Empowering Tea Farmers:

SUKI TEA believes in empowering tea farmers and promoting social progress. Through fair trade practices, we build strong, sustainable partnerships, fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect. By choosing SUKI, you become part of this journey, positively impacting the lives of tea farmers and their families. Together, we can create a more equitable tea industry.

We operate day to day aspiring to grow a community dedicated to making a difference. Your simple act of enjoying a cup of tea transcends boundaries, creating positive change and supporting the well-being of children in tea-growing communities. Together, let's raise our cups and spread the message of a brighter and more equitable future for all.

Thanks, maybe next time

SUKI TEA AT IFEX 2026

The Suki team were at IFEX – Northern Ireland’s premier food, drink, retail and hospitality event.

Three busy (and brilliant!) days. Countless conversations. Packed masterclasses. High-energy competitions. And speciality tea firmly in the spotlight.

From the moment IFEX 2026 opened its doors in Northern Ireland, the energy on the show floor was undeniable - and we were delighted to help put speciality tea at the heart of the hospitality conversation.

European Speciality Tea Association

As Oscar, our co-founder, is a proud members of the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA), he was delighted to host both the ESTA Tea Tasting competition and the Matcha Latte Art competition at IFEX.

The competitions brought great energy to the show floor and were brilliant fun to be part of, with an incredible standard on display throughout.

Big congratulations to our winners:

· Hanna Gulyás from Bailies Coffee Roasters - Tea Tasting Winner

· Kyle Brewbikian from Carrow Coffee - Matcha Latte Art Winner

A special thank you as well to Annemarie Tiemes, who travelled from the Netherlands and was a fantastic support throughout the event with her tea expertise.

Talks & Masterclass

Oscar took to the stage at IFEX to deliver our Origins of Tea talk, exploring matcha’s roots, rising demand and its growing role on modern hospitality menus.

We also teamed up with Liquid Minds for a Tea & Cocktail Masterclass, where “Pop Tea” with genmaicha showcased just how creative and versatile speciality tea can be.

Both sessions were packed, engaging and a brilliant way to showcase the versatility of speciality tea.

IFEX Innovation Awards 2026

We were delighted that both our Black Bush Blend and our newest tea Pineapple Peach were finalists in the IFEX Innovation Awards 2026!

This recognition reflects our commitment to crafting innovative, high-quality products that excite and inspire.

March 9th, 2026

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