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In this episode I talk with Laura Ng, a performance marketing manager by day, who along with her partner Stewart, is a tea master when not at her 9-5.
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Coming from Southeast Asia, she trod an uncommon path, navigating language barriers, cultural differences, and a challenging experience with a micromanager that ultimately led her to carve out her own path in the business landscape.
Turning their passion for tea into a thriving business, Laura and Stewart created Hungry Tea Masters, a unique platform to promote tea appreciation events.
We explored her marketing strategies, the channels she uses to promote her business, and her vision for the future of Hungry Tea Masters.
Listen in as Laura shares her insights on hosting virtual events, her take on alcohol-free gatherings, and her experiences leveraging Eventbrite.
Laura’s entrepreneurial journey extends beyond her tea business. As a prominent member of the Southeast Asian Entrepreneur network, she sees the power of community bonding and networking first hand.
Hear about her experiences living in various German cities, from the welcoming environment of Dresden to well, a little less welcoming Munich.
We’ll also delve into a brush with a business scam and how it prompted Laura and Stewart to found a group for South East Asian entrepreneurs.
This episode is full of insights, whether you’re a burgeoning entrepreneur, a tea enthusiast, or someone trying to adapt to life in Germany.
About Hungry Tea Masters: Sharing Their Love for Tea and Food
Their deeply rooted connections with tea, food and people allow them to share the passion of tea-food pairing.
As certified tea masters who are always hungry, they are constantly looking for local food as they travel all around Europe and the world. With it also comes their quest to find the best teas to pair with food.
In their opinion, tea-food pairing is the best way to break the resistance to pick up tea-drinking. They strive to connect tea, food and people. As they gain knowledge and experience in the tea world, they share them with their friends and followers who also yearn to discover the tea-drinking culture.
To them, tea should be accessible to everyone, and this is what they want to achieve by bringing the best tea and food combination to your dining table.