The Suki team take on the Matcha Challenge!

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

THE SUKI TEAM TAKE ON THE MATCHA CHALLENGE!

This January, most of the Suki team took on the Matcha Challenge, committing to a matcha every day for the month. The idea was simple: drink it daily, enjoy it however you like, and see how it feels.

Throughout the challenge, matcha showed up in lots of different forms. Some of us kept it classic with a matcha shot, but the majority of us preferred lattes. What everyone agreed on was how easy it was to fit into a daily routine.

Matcha is made from finely ground green tea leaves, meaning you consume the whole leaf rather than just an infusion. Because of this, it naturally contains antioxidants, along with caffeine balanced by L-theanine - a combination often associated with sustained energy and focus.

After a month of matcha, here’s what some of the team thought:

“Since we started the matcha challenge, I have replaced my normal 2nd coffee of the day with a matcha latte around 11am. I find myself more productive in the afternoons and will continue this daily matcha for the foreseeable future.” - Amy, Sales Manager.

“As a non-coffee drinker I was excited to try the Suki tea monthly challenge after reading up on the health benefits matcha can have, and I wasn't disappointed. Various types of matcha was taken over the month, some with syrups, some without out & various types of barista milk was also enjoyed. All were nice on the palette and provided a slow release of additional energy during the day. It was also enjoyable meeting up with other staff members during this challenge for a matcha chat.” - Patrick, Operations Manager.

“I’ve always treated myself to an iced matcha when I’m out, but making it myself each day felt more purposeful. I ended up really enjoying the hot matcha lattes, and the few minutes we took to make them was a great chance to step away our desks on busy days and have a wee catch up.” – Abby, Marketing & Customer Sales Assistant.

“During January, everyone at Suki took turns making matcha for the team. We tried it loads of different ways, some we loved and some we definitely wouldn’t make again! But it became a really nice daily ritual. A lot of us ended up swapping out our usual coffee for it, as it gave us a little boost in the middle of the day. More than anything, it gave us a chance to pause, chat and come together, which strengthened our team bond and became something we looked forward to.” – Kerrie, Technical and NPD Assistant.

By the end of January, what surprised us most was how many people wanted to keep going and now continue this daily in the office. The challenge didn’t feel intense, it just felt like a positive swap and an easy habit to maintain.

If you’re looking for a simple, natural way to support energy and focus, matcha is well worth trying!

Get yours here: Suki Matcha