Sumita J Takács is the founder of The Tea Republic, a retailer of fine tea blends and specialty tea gifts. Commencing her career as an interior designer, Sumita made a business out of her favourite beverage in 2010. With over ten years in the tea business, she is passionate about helping her customers discover and try new tea blends; guiding them to elevate their tea drinking experience. When not working on the tea business, Sumita can be found trying to keep up with her two children and tasting new tea blends with her husband Jan, a fellow tea aficionado.