Luciana Torous

Luciana Torous is the founder and owner of 3 Leaf Tea, an online matcha shop, community, and café based in Auburn, New York.1 Born and raised in Auburn, she launched 3 Leaf Tea online in January 2015 and opened a brick-and-mortar location seven months later.12

Luciana's journey with tea began unexpectedly when she tasted properly brewed tea for the first time, which sparked her passion.13 She discovered matcha and found it helped alleviate her anxiety and OCD symptoms, inspiring her to start her business.13

Prior to founding 3 Leaf Tea, Luciana worked in the food and beverage industry:

• Assistant Manager at Mesa Grande Taqueria (June 2010 - May 2015)
• Busser at Sunset Restaurant (2007 - 2009)2

She holds an Associate's Degree in Photography from Onondaga Community College (2009-2011).2

Luciana is skilled in customer service, sales, retail, strategic planning, and business development.2 She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in business.3 Fluent in both English and Ukrainian, Luciana has also completed certifications in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media from Coursera.2