A coffee with Iyasha

Who is Iyasha?

Me! My name is Iyasha, I’m 21 years old and I’m currently studying Ethics, Religion and Philosophy. My favorite gift to give is flowers and I just love the color green.

Where did you grow up and where do you currently live?

I grew up in Texas and moved to England with my mom when I was 17. We settled in a quiet town called Warwick, but I moved to Manchester for University last year because I’ve always preferred busy cities. Living in Manchester has been a dream; I couldn’t have chosen a better place to call home.

How did you get introduced to Lepelclub?

I got introduced when I was gifted the Pearl Coupe for my 21st birthday- I am utterly obsessed with pearls, especially since they’re my birth stone so it was the perfect gift! A few months later saw the cutest advert for an intern on Linkedin (The Devil Wears Prada themed- superrr eye-catching!) and realized it was the creator of my favorite glass.

How do you drink your coffee?

My go-to coffee order is a dirty vanilla oat matcha latte, bit of a mouthful to order. I prefer the taste of matcha but need the caffeine kick, so I mix the two.

What makes you happy during the day?

Spending time with family and friends! I’m very close to the people in my life and often travel between Warwick and Manchester. It’s comforting to have family around, no matter where I am.

If you could invite three people to a dinner party using only items from Lepelclub’s collection, who would they be and what would you serve?

All I can think of is my mom, my younger brother, and my older brother. Cheesy, I know, but my older brother still lives in Texas, and I’ve since moved out as well, so I just can’t wait to have everybody together again! On the topic of cheese, I would use the set of Pearl Cheese Knives because who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board with a catch-up?

What’s the one piece of tableware you can’t live without and why?

A spoon (or Lepel!). You can eat, serve, and stir with it—they’re so versatile! Even better when they’re as cute as Lepelclub’s bow spoons.

What is your wildest dream?

I would love to start a charity in the UK that supports struggling children and their families. It's my passion and would love to see it come to life one day!