Tea
The Melanated Cup
Au Naturel brings rooibos and rose petals into an herbal tea blend from The Melanated Cup.
Tea · United States (city not independently verified)
The Melanated Cup
The Melanated Cup is a Black woman-owned tea company offering full-leaf tea blends in biodegradable corn-silk tea bags. Its nine-product assortment invites customers to choose a tea to match the moment, from refreshing mint blends to energizing black tea and curated discovery boxes.
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The maker.
Founder and CEO Lakiesha
Lakiesha, founder and CEO of The Melanated Cup, identifies herself as a Black woman entrepreneur, military spouse, mother and author. Her official founder story describes how generations of women in her life inspired her to build a tea brand focused on quality, intentional blends and community. Full legal name and equity percentage have not been independently verified.
Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur, military spouse, mother and author Lakiesha, The Melanated Cup grew from a belief that the everyday rituals surrounding tea deserve care and quality. Inspired by the women in her family who turned to tea through grief, celebration and change, Lakiesha built a collection of full-leaf blends with an emphasis on flavor, intention and plastic-free corn-silk bags. The line grew from three blends to nine products, with its Melanated Mood Box debuting in 2026.
What they make.
1 product in the Cupboard
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