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Let’s take it back to 2015 when the idea for Maisha Tea was born. It all began when soon-to-be founder of Maisha Tea, Rachael Otukol, attended the African Innovation Foundation’s conference, Innovation Prize for Africa, in Morocco with her father. Upon leaving the conference, Rachael was inspired by the innovations of entrepreneurs.

2021 has been a year full of readjustment, hard work, and growth. Rootree has had a jam-packed year, and we’d love to recap it with you. In 2021, we returned to the office, grew our teams, adopted new partnerships and certifications, and encountered a lot of inspiring businesses – all while having a lot of fun along the way. As we near the end of 2021, we’ve taken some time to reflect on all that’s happened in these past 12 months.

Coffee is arguably one of the world’s most beloved beverages (it’s definitely well-loved by the Rootree team!); approximately 1 billion people worldwide drink at least one cup of coffee per day. The rich flavour, the caffeine hit, and the endless possibilities for creative coffee recipes…