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Name: Katie
Name of company (if applicable): Mantra Matcha
IG handle: @mantramatcha
FB URL: Shop Mantra Matcha
Kid(s) and Ages (If applicable): 3 kids. Sloan is 5; Mazie is 3; Naomi is 1.
Where do you live/are you located? We live in the suburbs of Chicago
How and why did you start your business?
Having been in the fitness industry for the last 7 years, health has been a top priority of mine. And as a mom of 3 girls, I always had a coffee on hand. Between work, parenting, and lot of caffeine, I still found myself exhausted. One day I was in Starbucks and noticed someone drinking an eye-catching venti green drink, which turned out to be matcha. Matcha is superfood powerhouse form of green tea loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, and a variety of health benefits (such as increased metabolism and steady energy without the crash). I then learned Starbuck’s matcha is nothing more than sugar, genetically modified ingredients, and low-grade matcha green tea powder. Other matcha I found online was not much better. And the quality ones I did find, tasted almost like grass. This is when the idea my company was born.
The business concept of Mantra Matcha was brought to life in a business incubator, The Hatchery, which is located in Chicago. Through this incubator, our matcha recipes came to life with a team of great people that also formulated products for companies such as Kraft & Starbucks. Our signature packaging had design input from the same people behind RX Bars. It’s been surreal seeing the business come from a seed of an idea to a fully-operation company today!
We launched last June 2021. The pandemic affected us in the beginning with the struggle to not be face to face with consumers but have found ways around it and learned the benefits to continue to build the brand around an online sold product.
We don’t believe it will change much, as we will continue to meet the needs of our consumers through online sopping.
Matcha, can be made in 100’s of different ways and isn’t only used with water. The ways you can incorporate Matcha into your day are endless including food recipes, drinks, smoothies, etc.
Don’t let the set backs deter you. Something is going to come up at almost every step of the way and instead of letting it upset you, find the positive and ways you can move around it to keep going!
I love a great workout! I feel it is so important to take the time to take of yourself and workout or do something to keep your mind and body moving daily.
I keep my girls very busy with dance, gymnastics, trips to the park, pool, and a variety of other classes. They are always on-the-go but love to have fun! This allows me to know they are enjoying things they love and allows me to work.
Yes, it is hard to balance everything. I try to make the days and times we do get together extra special and enjoy each minute that we get together.
RAPID FIRE…
Last show you binged: Who killed Sara season 3 on Netflix
Last book you read: The Paris Appartment, by Lucy Foley
Go-To (Family) Dinner: Wildfire
Favorite Beverage (Adults): Kim Crawford
Favorite Take out: Good & Fresh Bakery in Glenview
Favorite Dessert: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Summer or Winter? Summer