From instant herbal tea machines to 3D-printed food, the Lify and Elevatefoods CEOs are bringing the lab to the kitchen
Hong Kong entrepreneurs Mazing and Connie Lee are the CEO and CIO respectively of Lify Wellness and they want to improve our lives by revolutionising the food we ingest. Lify made a splash when it introduced its Smart Herbal Brewer, providing nutritious beverages within seconds. Since its success, the Lee sisters have now lined up several new ambitious offerings. The goal? To bring cutting-edge research to consumer palates.
Mazing says, “We believe that to live a healthy lifestyle, people have to stay balanced. Urban dwellers today are frankly too busy to take care of themselves. Thus, we want to create something that simple, easy and convenient for them to enjoy.”
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Lify Wellness’ innovation of a patented disc for brewing a high-quality cup of herbal tea within seconds has already been adopted at five-star hotel spas, corporate offices and wellness venues. If the disc looks similar to the capsules used in fancy espresso machines, that’s no coincidence. The team worked with major European coffee brand Lavazza to develop its coffee capsules. The Lees realised they could use their innovations and expertise to do the same for tea, fusing Chinese medicinal practices and herbal science.
Mazing explains their thinking, “Born and raised in Hong Kong, we were always encountering East meets the West, with herbal knowledge and approaches. Since we were born, we’ve been told to drink something specific during different seasons. A variety of soups and herbal teas for body balance and holistic health. So we developed a range of solutions that have all the good stuff.”
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