Starting my own tea latte company, Domo, has been one of my life’s biggest blessings. Now, I rarely feel the need to grab a tea latte at a café, especially knowing exactly what goes into each cup I make at home. Every sip of a Domo latte reassures me of two things: I’m nourishing my body with ingredients I trust, and I’m making an environmentally conscious choice.
A lot of us assume that paper cups are a greener choice simply because they aren’t plastic, but that’s a misconception. In reality, only three out of 450 paper recycling mills in the U.S. can actually process these plastic-coated cups. And even if they did, the environmental cost of manufacturing these cups is staggering. Each year, about 6.5 million trees are cut down to produce the 16 billion paper cups we consume. The production of just one cup, including its paper sleeve, emits around 110 grams of CO₂. Once disposed of, these cups often decompose anaerobically, emitting methane—a potent greenhouse gas.
And let’s not even start on what happens when boiling hot liquid is poured into these cups. That plastic coating inside? It can leach chemicals and microplastics as you sip. While I’m not saying I never grab a latte when I’m out, it’s a choice I’ve shifted away from. Besides, brewing my own latte at home costs just around 91 cents per serving compared to nearly six dollars at a café.
Thanks to Domo, I now have a tea latte routine that I truly love. My mornings start with a vibrant matcha latte to kick off my day with focus and energy. By mid-afternoon, I look forward to the smooth, comforting flavors of a London Fog latte. And in the evening, my wellness ritual is complete with a calming turmeric rooibos latte, which helps me wind down and feel grounded. Each one of these lattes is crafted with care, using ingredients I trust, and each cup is as delicious as it is nourishing. Yep after 17 years in business I am still addicted to my own product. Its a sweet treat with only 30 calories (or zero if you drink our Pure Domo) but its also packed with superfoods.
So grab some Domo and be your own barista, all while supporting your health and the planet. Its as easy as scoop, stir and add your choice of steamed milk or top with cream.