Matcha Challenge Results

One Cup of Porridge: 20,000 Bright Starts

A warm, fortified cup of porridge helps children on the tea gardens start their school day ready to learn. SUKI TEA is aiming to provide 20,000 cups this year—and you can help us get there.

£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 tend to drink tea, but here in SUKI HQ we are constantly reminded of the expanding root system of our trade with tea gardens across the globe and the families we work with as we live and breathe alongside these communities, every time we think about a cup of tea. The children, at the heart of these tea communities, are the focus of TEA KIDS— making a positive impact beyond 'Big Leaf Big Flavour' tea.

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

MATCHA CHALLENGE RESULTS

This month we have been talking a lot about Matcha. There's tons of articles online that highlight the numerous health benefits associated with the powdered green tea goodness. So, we decided to put Matcha to the test. The 'Suki Matcha Challenge' was created and a number of the Suki team pledged to have a daily drink of Matcha for two weeks.

Throughout the challenge, we drank Matcha in lots of different ways. From shot to latte and even fruit smoothie, however for many of us, we ended up preferring to take the Matcha shot prepared similar to that of an espresso each day. Although Annette and Julie preferred to enjoy theirs in a Matcha latte. The Team agreed that the tastiest way to enjoy Matcha was by adding it to apple juice as the sweetness of the juice balanced out the umami flavour of the matcha tea perfectly.

There are many ways you can include Matcha in your diet, so far we have put some recipes to the test - these are our favourites and recipes that are worth sharing; Matcha hot chocolate, Matcha Pavlova, Matcha Pancakes, Matcha Energy Balls, Matcha Mojito Slushie

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Once the challenge was finished we sent a questionnaire to all the Matcha Challengers and the results are in!

The Suki Matcha Team reported that during the Matcha Challenge they:

Drank less coffee
Felt more energised
Were motivated to make healthier choices
Snacked less
Had increased energy levels
Slept better
Noticed clearer and sharper cognitive function
Were more productive
Had clearer skin

"Having a Matcha shot is one of my daily rituals. It takes a few minutes but the effects last for hours. I enjoy using the hand made bamboo whisk and the traditional Matcha bowl, both hand made in Japan. It’s extra special that I’ve met the matcha producer recently". - Oscar

"I am definitely feeling the benefits of my daily Matcha. I feel a lot more focused and alert, with more energy throughout the day. I will definitely continue to drink Matcha every day!!". - Hannah

"As a non–coffee/caffeine addict I was wary at first but also excited to take on the challenge,. It was a nice opportunity for different departments to gather together for 5 minutes and relax! I enjoyed the slight buzz and heightened sense of feeling & can now understand how people are addicted to coffee.I thoroughly enjoyed watching the journey of Matcha and was impressed with the many methods it could be made"- Patrick

"I was dubious that Matcha would make me feel any different. By the end of the challenge, I felt more productive in work and my head was much clearer. I am keen to continue a Matcha a day!". - Amy

The whole team have said they would recommend the 'Matcha Challenge' to friends and family. Almost all of us now plan on including matcha in our diets and we are going to try to keep drinking a daily dose of Matcha in Sui HQ. I guess you could say we're all hooked!

As you are consuming the whole tea leaf you receive 10 times as many nutrients and benefits as drinking a cup of regular loose leaf green tea. It's a great way to cut down on coffee and an easy way to make a small healthy choice each day. Why not give it a go? It definitely does provide noticeable positive effects.

Want to know more about Matcha? Get some more info here!

Did you take part in the 'Matcha Challenge'? Let us know if you noticed a difference and what your favourite Matcha drink is!