da-From Burnout to Brew: The Beginning of Úbūchi

20-02-2026

When I was working in corporate, there was a time when my calendar was full. My inbox never empty, and my body constantly tense. On paper, everything looked "successful." But inside, I was exhausted.

Years in the corporate grind had trained me to move fast, deliver more, and push through. I ignored the small signals: the tight shoulders, the shallow breathing, the constant mental noise, until my body stopped whispering and started demanding attention.

Tea became my pause.

Not in a dramatic, life-changing way at first. Just a cup. A moment. A ritual that forced me to slow down long enough to feel my breath again. Over time, that small act became a turning point. It made me question who I was becoming.

Úbūchi was born from that reflection.

The name carries my story. Ubuntu — community. Chi — the life force within (God). And a part of my own native name woven in (Nkechi). Úbūchi is about reconnecting: to self, to source, to the people behind what we consume. It's about science-backed wellness that feels human. Tea cultivated to restore, from farm to cup. Rooted in Africa. Powered by women farmers. Created for modern lives that need softness as much as ambition.

But Úbūchi is not just a tea brand.