Exploring the sober curious lifestyle? Meet the female founder behind Melati—an alcohol-free drink that celebrates Asia in a bottle
Contrary to what you may think of an entrepreneur selling a non-alcoholic product, Lorin Winata actually enjoys drinking alcohol. The 27-year-old founder of Melati adores wine, loves bar-hopping and is constantly trying out new drinks (we poured her Nagai Sake Brewery’s Mizubasho sake when she visited The Tatler Bar). Why then did she create an alcohol-free aperitif you ask? It boils down to one thing—freedom of choice.
When she was working in venture capital, the Singaporean entrepreneur candidly shared that a lot of social events and networking sessions revolved around drinking. She often opted for soda water with lemon during work events to ensure she could remain focused. A few years ago, Winata also suffered an injury, which led to her exploring the sober-curious lifestyle even further.