Sashee Chandran

Tea Expert

Sashee Chandran is a tea expert and the founder of Tea Drops, based in Encinitas, California. Founded in 2015, Tea Drops is an innovative tea company producing bagless, loose-leaf, single-serve tea condensed into mighty drops that are steeped and ready to drink in seconds. Tea Drops are made with USDA organic and ethically sourced ingredients, are proudly made in the US, and can be found in over 2,000 retail stores and online. Tea Drops was named one of Shopify’s fastest-growing DTC websites in 2021. They have been featured on Forbes, Good Morning America, and Oprah Magazine and are loved by female giants like Chrissy Teigen, Tory Burch, and Michelle Obama. In addition, Sashee has created an amazing online community of over 200k tea lovers. Sashee also has experience working in Silicon Valley, leading digital marketing and market research campaigns for Fortune 100 brands.

Education

BA, Economics, Minor in Management, UC Irvine

Professional Achievements

Named to Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100 list
2018 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow + Recipient of the $100K Small Business Grant
Women Founders Network Fast Pitch 2017 Winner
2020 Frito Lay Pepsico $50K Small Business Grant Winner
Obtained a U.S. utility patent for the Tea Drops creation process
Tea Drops has been featured as a Best Gift in Oprah Magazine and People Magazine
Tea Drops' products have been used by fellow entrepreneurs and public figures, including Chrissy Teigen, Ava DuVernay, and Michelle Obama

Certifications & Organizations

Certified Member, Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

Favorite Piece of Advice

As it relates to entrepreneurship, I think it's helpful to know that in business there are just problems to solve and versions of yourself to outgrow. Grit, intuition, and perseverance can take you very far.

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How to

Make Chai (Kenyan Tea)

Oftentimes when we go to local eateries, ordering tea means getting served with a tray that includes a mug of hot water, some milk on the side, and a tea bag. It’s much easier for cafés to do it this way, instead of p...

The Best Way to Make Tapioca Pearls at Home

Create the perfect tapioca pearls for classic boba tea Have you ever wondered what's in those big pearls at the bottom of your bubble tea? If you want to cut out preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and commercial colo...

How to

Make Indian Milk Tea

This article explains the easiest and the quickest way to make the traditional classic Indian tea. It has a taste and tempting aroma much loved for many centuries. This recipe makes enough for one cup of tea.

How to

Make Perfect Iced Tea

Iced tea is a hard drink to master, but these tips should help!

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Sashee Chandran

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