The CEO of a ‘funky’ powder latte company financially backed by Meghan Markle is a global free-spirited California who hopes to impress the world with the power of mushrooms and stress-relieving plants.
Hanna Mendoza founded Clover Brands in January 2019 after initially selling her powdered drinks at a pow-up coffee shop.
On Sunday it emerged that Markle has invested in the brand, after Oprah Winfrey – who attended the wedding of Markle and Prince Harry – promoted the products on her Instagram.
‘On the first day of Christmas, my neighbor sent me … a basket of flavors! (Yes it is), ‘said Oprah, with a crown emoji.
‘My new favorite drink for morning and night.
He said, ‘I wish I had Claver Blends early because I would have added it to my list of favorite things,’ she told her 19 million followers.
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Oprah posted products on her Instagram page on Sunday night, giving the brand a huge plug to its 16 million followers
Markle then issued a statement confirming his investment in the company. He did not specify his share.
“This investment is in support of an aspiring female entrepreneur who prioritizes community building with her business,” Markle said.
‘I am proud to invest in the sourcing of moral elements and Hannah’s commitment, which I personally love and have a holistic approach to well-being. I believe in him and I believe in his company. ‘
Mendoza co-founded the company with Roger Coppola, 31, in January 2019.
The pair both attended UC Santa Barbara, Mendoza graduating in 2014.
Hannah Mendoza, CEO and co-founder of Claver Blends, who graduated from college in 2014
Meg called the company a ‘female lead’. Its co-founder is 31-year-old Roger Coppola
Some of the items sold on Clever Blends website include ‘Golden’ Turmeric ‘Superlet’ and ‘Macha Superlet’
Her address is listed as 1.2 million homes in Berkeley, and her social media feed is full of posts promoting well-being and positive thinking.
In October, Mendoza posted a photo of herself in hiking gear, beaming in addition to a giant mushroom growing from a tree trunk.
He wrote, ‘Hannah is one of those mushroom-wonder moments (general theme on the cleaver team).’
‘Mushrooms should make you believe in magic – they are ancient organisms that talk to each other, exist on every inch of the world, and will heal our bodies imaginatively.
‘Did you know that the largest living thing on earth is the mycelium network !? Aka mushroom! ‘
In November, Mendoza showed a photo of one of his suppliers in Santa Barbara, describing Sweet Mountain Top Farm as a group of women with “flowers growing on the mountain and the medicinal plants.”
Markle is said to have approached the company in 2017 after sampling his products for himself.
Mendoza reaffirmed Markle’s investment: “Entrepreneurs need funding, but they also need a mentor who is deeply involved in what they are building.
‘I am grateful to have met both in Duchess Sussex.
‘The passion for what we’re building is clear, and I can’t even imagine a more aligned partnership.
‘We’re excited for the road ahead.’
Clover blends have a range of powdered ‘superlets’ that cost $ 28 for each packet of 14 cups, and come in flavors like Tumerik and Macha.
They also sell ‘Organic Colombian Arabica coffee mixed with oat milk and coconut cream, powered by ap deptogenes, mushrooms and probiotics, billing as a natural sweetener from monk fruit.’
It also sells ડ 18 worth of branded milk frutters and sold travel mugs.
All contain adaptogenes – derived from natural substances, especially plants, which help the body to believe that it is resistant to stress and adapts to stress.
Mendoza founded Clover Blends after setting up a ‘funky coffee up and down bar’.
‘We traveled along the coast of California and collected apptogenic lattes and mushrooms in the back of the van. It was wonderful, ‘he writes on the company’s website.
‘People are surprised by our drinks – but it was hard to recreate at home.
‘We needed an easy way to bring these magical nectar people into people’s daily rituals … so we hit the kitchen!
‘We aim to create a very tasty, nutritious rich instant latte on the planet.
‘After 1 year of formulation and intensive ingredient sourcing, our superlets were born!’
The company says it sources all of its goods in Santa Barbara and makes them there.
He says he only uses organic or non-GMO ingredients, and he also wants to ‘donate one percent of our revenue to organizations fighting for food justice in the USA.’
Before moving into the superfood business, Mendoza worked as a volunteer English teacher in Brazil.
The company sells pre-packaged superfood based latte powder that just needs to add water
Clever Blends also collaborates with the ‘Quer BIPOC Lead Group’ which focuses on ‘Regional Mutual Assistance and Community Resilience – Uplifting Food Justice Projects’.
Earlier this year, she and Harry made the first investment to live a private life and gain “economic independence” from the royal family.
Shockwaves were sent by the royal family from his departure and came after months of rumors.
In his role as senior royals, he could not have made private investments.
But now, they are free to enter into business deals with Netflix’s favorites – with whom they have partnered in a reported $ 100 million deal.
They have also collected checks for speaking in private engagements since leaving royal life in January 2020 following a complaint of press infiltration.
On Monday, Meghan also appeared on CNN in a pre-recorded video message to thank the epidemic’s ‘quiet hero’.
She also recently wrote for The New York Times and revealed that she may have had a miscarriage.
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