Kettle Town founders win NAB Micro-enterprise Young Entrepreneurs of the Year

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08/10/2014

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We’ve all heard the common and sometimes cliché saying ‘you can do anything if you put your mind to it.’ Founders of Kettle Town tea - Vincent and Lily - are proving that the saying holds true. Armed with a shoe string budget and a larger than life vision and determination the duo are determined to make their dream a reality.

Kettle Town started from Vincent and Lily’s apartment with no more than a strong passion for a good cuppa and some minimal savings. The pair spent the first few months doing research and experimenting with different flavours. “ we were tasting up to 100 cups of tea a day while tweaking the recipes to get the blends perfect for the Australian palette” said Vincent ‘it was harder than we thought but after getting the first blends right we knew we were on to something. We invited a few friends over for a sampling session and the feedback was amazing’

Within a few months between markets, festivals and a lot of hard work we managed to secure a NAB Microfinance loan with the help of our local BEC Botany bay director Marcus Dwyer. The loan and help from BEC allowed us to move from home to a warehouse and increase production to meet the current demand.

With the NAB young entrepreneur of the year in their trophy cabinet, the duo are more than determined to take on the world.

Like the great Walt Disney said, ‘all our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them”

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Kettle Town is a gourmet tea business specialising in unique flavoured teas.  The business is based in Waterloo, Sydney and has been featured in a range of events such as Taste Sydney, Good Food and Wine Show, Vivid Ideas alongside Vibewire.  To learn more about kettle Town visit www.kettletown.com, www.facebook.com/kettletownteas or contact Vincent Maneno -  contact@kettletown.com -  +61406024649