Meet Hlengiwe Gcabashe, Southern Africa’s first Black female tea taster

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From Umlazi to making history, Hlengiwe Gcabashe has carved out a unique career as Southern Africa’s first Black female tea taster. She joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to share how she entered the male-dominated tea industry, why representation and career exposure matter, and her secrets to making the perfect cup of tea.

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