Tea soirée by Organic Gardens Ltd. on Victoria Island, Lagos State
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The Founder of Organic Gardens Ltd., Mrs Abimbola Ige, says the company is committed to repositioning herbal tea consumption as a healthy lifestyle choice among Nigerians.
Ige said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday at a tea soirée organised by the company on Victoria Island, Lagos State on Sunday.
NAN reports that a tea soirée combines the elegance of an evening party or gathering with a tea party, creating a sophisticated evening event focused on tea, perhaps with tea-infused cocktails, music and fancy attire, blending relaxation with social enjoyment.
It is more formal than a casual afternoon tea.
Ige spoke on the vision, product range and challenges of the wellness-focused brand.
According to her, establishment of Organic Gardens was inspired by the growing presence of Nigerian herbal tea products in foreign supermarkets and the need for Nigerians to appreciate locally-sourced herbs more.
“I travelled and saw Nigerian tea being offered in a supermarket abroad.
“I began to ask myself why many Nigerians do not recognise the value of what we have here.
“That moment pushed me to start researching into our local herbs. From one discovery, I found another, and that was how Organic Gardens came to be,” she said.
She said that the company, founded in 2020, started with Kanki Berries and had since expanded into about 12 product areas, including wellness and lifestyle teas.
On quality assurance, Ige said that Organic Gardens maintained production standards by avoiding preservatives and chemical additives.
” Our herbs are processed raw and packed fresh.
“We also avoid bulk purchasing. We produce in small quantities to ensure freshness and prevent mould, which can easily develop in stored herbs.
“Sangiberry is our flagship product, but a lot of people are now falling in love with Matala Chai,” she said.
According to Ige, many Nigerians are increasingly drawn to teas as part of wellness-conscious living.
She, however, said that the company did not make medical claims about its products.
“What we do is encourage people to be intentional about what they consume,” she said.
Ige emphasised the need for public education on proper tea consumption.
“Tea should be taken with awareness. When people overload it with sugar and milk, they lose the benefits. We need to keep raising awareness,” she said.
She said that Organic Gardens aimed to achieve wider household adoption across Nigeria by 2026, adding that the brand might expand into a wellness centre. (NAN)
