#Hashtag | Jun. 2023
#HASHTAG: KATIE MANKOFF
By Julia Paulman
ILLUSTRATION BY TOM BACHTELL
KATIE MANKOFF founded Mantra Matcha in 2021. She worked in the fitness industry for seven years and health was always a top priority. As a mom of three girls, she always had coffee on hand. Between work, parenting, and a lot of caffeine, she still found herself exhausted. One day she noticed someone drinking an eye-catching green drink, which turned out to be matcha. Matcha is a superfood powerhouse form of green tea loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, and a variety of health benefits. In fact, one cup of matcha is equivalent to 10 cups of traditional green tea. Plus, it’s known to have countless potential health benefits including restored vitality, increased metabolism, and an overall feeling of welbeing. It contains a naturally occurring amino acid called L-Theanine, which has a primary function of reducing stress and enhancing focus. It’s purely stressfree, positive energy. After discovering matcha green tea and its impressive list of benefits, Mankoff ditched coffee and hasn’t looked back since. The entire product line at Mantra Matcha is made from Super Premium Ceremonial Matcha (the highest grade matcha possible). And for those who don’t love the grassy taste of matcha itself, Mantra Matcha offers unique, small-batch blends such as Superfood Berry, Cinnamon Goji, Strawberry Lemon, and Banana Cacao— you’ve never tasted matcha like this before.
Follow @mantramatcha on Instagram and join in on Mankoff’s journey as a “momtrepreneur” building a business from the ground up.
#ON MY NIGHTSTAND
I am currently reading Verity by Colleen Hoover. Between running a business and raising three kids, I mostly read to relax and disconnect.
#ON MY MOBILE
I follow a variety of entrepreneurs and companies, mainly on Instagram. Social media is amazing for a behind-the-scenes look at how businesses operate, to see what’s working and what isn’t for other entrepreneurs, and staying on top of current trends.
#IN MY EARBUDS
I am currently listening to a ton of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus songs on repeat as my kids recently got into them. Between car rides and the kids learning how to use Alexa at home, they have taken over as the DJs for the family.
