Yswara

YSWARA is a socially-responsible African company that produces exceptional artisan-made teas and teatime accessories, celebrating Africa’s diverse heritage and culture in a contemporary way. Grown solely on African soil and ethically sourced, our gourmet teas pay tribute to African elegance and refinement. The careful blending of the finest buds, leaves and spices ensures that you are not just drinking our tea, but also tasting a piece of our story. Awards & Recognition: 2015 – Won the “2015 Emerging African Brand” award by Brand Africa 2015 – Nominated as a Rising Talent at the 2015 Women’s Forum for the economy & society 2014 – Named one of the 40 women on Oprah Winfrey’s “O Power List 2014” 2014 - Named one of “the 20 young Africans building Africa’s future” by FORBES 2013 - Nominated in the Innovation category as one of the new luxury talents by the French Institute of Luxury 2013 - Won the Grand Prix of Excellence by the French National Institute of Marketing 2013 - Named one Africa’s top business woman by New African Woman and Les Afriques 2012 - Named one of “the 20 youngest power women in Africa” by FORBES 2012 - Awarded a Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship 2011 - Named “New Leader of the Future” by the Crans Montana Forum