Summer Teas

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIPP TEA

Written by Yummy editor, Sanaa Mughal.

Tea isn’t just a regular drink for me, it’s so much more. It’s a representation of everything good in the world, it’s a gateway down the rabbit hole where tea parties bring people together and you can be as mad as you want. Tea is my problem solver, something I know most people relate to.

In my house, my parents revere tea time as a sacred time. When groggy early in the morning, tea is the wake-up call. After a long day at work, when all you want is to put your feet up and some quiet time, tea is the relief. At home, tea is served in the form of mixed Kenyan tea, dark and strong, and God help you if your tea turns out white, that’s practically grounds for extinction. I have a lot more comparisons on how important tea is in my life, but I think you get the gist.

One more story though: I thought I knew what tea was from what we make at home, I thought that was it. Then my cousins home in Nakuru happened and I tasted her masala chai for the first time, in the rainy cold weather. It was MAGIC. The only tea magic I want and is the reason (One of the reasons) why I keep going back.

Anyway, back to summer teas. I’ve been obsessed with all the amazing tea people have been coming up with, SIPP tea being one of the key ones. We reached out to them to send us some of their amazing tea and with it, we worked on two hot teas and two iced teas that are the perfect addition to any tea party. In our office garden, with the most adorable table, we set up our tea haven and took a few moments to bring magic into our workday.

SIPP is a new line of teas and tea blends that are inspired by Kenyan tea culture. In Kenya, our highest quality teas are often sent straight for export without ever entering the local market and SIPP is determined to change that. They source speciality teas from smallholder farmers and the highest quality spices from around Africa to create its handcrafted tea blends for the Kenyan consumer first and foremost. SIPP is excited to launch three new blends this year: the Turmeric Tonic, Babu Chai and Nairobi Chai. Our blends are at once familiar to the Kenyan palate and refreshing takes on our understanding of tea. Turmeric Tonic is a rich peppery warm brew, Babu Chai is a comforting chocolatey blend while Nairobi Chai is the perfect morning melange of spiced tea. SIPP is aesthetically giftable and packaged with ease of use in mind, elevating your tea experience to a modern and luxurious one. Enjoy the experience of SIPP and #SIPPBoldly