This news comes after a Russian strike on Dnipro destroyed the production facilities and warehouses of Teahouse in late July.
“Teahouse — a tea business from Dnipro that, over 20 years, grew into a large-scale producer with an extensive sales network using tea leaves from China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Taiwan, and South Africa. Before the attack, Teahouse sold 10–12 tons of tea per month," she wrote.
"Russian drone destroyed the entire facility in Dnipro — 100 tons of raw materials, workshops, and equipment burned down. But the team did not give up: they rented new premises, arranged for packaging at competitors’ facilities, and ordered fresh supplies. By September, they had already reached 5 million UAH ($125k) in revenue.”
To restore the equipment, Teahouse applied for a recovery grant and became the first business in Ukraine to have its application approved.
“The recovery grant is a new branch of the ‘Grants for Processing Enterprises’ program launched by the government in August," the prime minister explained.
"The maximum amount is up to 16 million UAH ($400k), but no more than the verified damage. The funds can be used to purchase, deliver, and install equipment, with the state covering up to 80% of the costs.”
Svyrydenko added that businesses can reapply for the grant three years after receiving the first one, provided they meet all requirements.
The program offers preferential terms for companies that purchase Ukrainian-made equipment, for printing houses, drone manufacturers, and for businesses operating in frontline or recently liberated territories.
In a previous interview with NV Business, Teahouse co-owner Svitlana Kobelevа spoke about why Ukrainians favor Ceylon tea, the emergence of new players replacing Russian suppliers, and the challenges of finding staff.