Millie's Sipping Broth
Millie's Sipping Broth is a specialty food brand that created the world's first steepable broth tea bag. Founded by Lori Peha Kezner, the company makes real-vegetable, vegan, keto-friendly broth bags for warm savory beverages and cooking.
The Story
Millie's Sipping Broth is a specialty food brand founded by Lori Peha Kezner, a school teacher and lifetime Weight Watchers member who wanted a smarter way to snack between classes. Named after her mother Millie, the company created the world's first steepable broth tea bag: real vegetables, herbs, and spices steeped in hot water for a warm, savory beverage.
Launched on Kickstarter in 2014, Millie's Sipping Broth quickly caught the attention of the Specialty Food Association and became the first broth ever to win Outstanding Hot Beverage of the Year at the Fancy Food Show in 2017. That recognition opened doors, and by 2020 the brand was selling through Weight Watchers as a viral wellness moment.
The brand's biggest break came in September 2023, when Walmart invited Millie's Sipping Broth to an open call for American-made products and selected it for distribution at nearly 2,000 Walmart stores. Headquartered in Bellvue, Washington, the company remains a family-owned bootstrap operation that proves a great product and a compelling story can go from Kickstarter to national retail without traditional funding.
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Products
Millie's Sipping Broth Steepable Vegetable Broth
The world's first steepable broth tea bag made with real vegetables, herbs, and spices. Vegan, keto, and gluten-free with no added MSG. Steep in hot water for a warm, savory beverage or cooking broth. 4-pack with 12 broth bags total.
Millie's Sipping Broth Delight Pho
Savory vegan, gluten-free single-serve hot broth beverage with onions, basil, red peppers, spices and green tea. Individually wrapped in a recyclable box, 6-pack with 12 counts (72 servings).
Company Timeline
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