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Mother Essentials: Roxana Saidi of Táche Pistachio Milk

Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Photography by MOTHERZ

Roxana Saidi, founder and CEO of Táche, is almost as milk-obsessed as her 2-year-old daughter, Èze. At the helm of the world’s first pure pistachio milk—with five flavors, including a ready-to-drink Pistachio Milk Latte—she’s a pro at juggling milk bottles and cartons alike. When she isn’t fundraising from her Brooklyn base, leading Táche’s expansion (it’s now available on Amazon and in Whole Foods and Target stores nationwide), and lending her palate to product development, Roxana is dedicated to mentoring young women and gender-expansive youth at the Lower East Side Girls Club, Táche’s non-profit partner, and balancing life as a busy mom. Below, she shares her 15 favorite Mother Essentials of the moment—from snacks to socks and everything in between.

Leset Margo Tees in White. “My go-to tee for a perfect fit. Whether it’s paired with jeans or layered under a blazer, this tee is as effortless as it is essential.” The Margo, $68, Leset.

Khaite Belt. “This belt is my secret weapon for turning a white tee and jeans into an effortlessly polished look. Every time I wear it, without fail, someone says, ‘I love your belt.'” Benny Leather Belt, $440, Khaite.

Táche “Pistachios” Dad Cap. “Without a doubt, the most asked about accessory in my closet. I cannot wear it without getting asked where my hat is from.” The Pistachio Hat, $35, Táche.

Summer Fridays SPF. “A sunscreen I actually want to reapply. It’s lightweight, not-greasy, and it gives just the right amount of glow.” ShadeDrops SPF 30, $36, Summer Fridays.

Comme Si Sock Set. “Socks that somehow manage to be both understated and make a statement. Plus, they’ve held up to 16+ hour days on my feet, at tradeshows like Expo West, so I’m a customer for life.” The Everyday Sock Set, $110, Comme Si.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. “The must-have first step in my nightly skincare routine. At this point, I wouldn’t dream of going to sleep without using this cleansing balm to wash the day away.” Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, $69, Elemis.

Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant. “A game-changer. It’s not the prettiest mask, but it leaves my skin looking like I’ve just walked out of a facial.” Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant, $75, Walmart.

Davines Hair Texturizer. “It adds just the right amount of undone texture without weighing my hair down. It’s my secret to effortless, tousled waves.” Dry Texturizer, $41, Davines.

Táche Ready-to-Drink Lattes. “The coffee I reach for daily when I have back-to-back meetings but want something delicious, smooth, and with just enough caffeine to get me through the day.” Táche Pistachio Milk Latte (6 Pack), $38, Táche.

Kids Coffee Machine. “We have a serious Italian machine and Èze plays along with a Scandinavian wooden toy version with all of the same parts. We do each step in tandem. She pulls her shot, pours her pistachio milk, and casually enjoys ‘coffee’ in her wooden cup with us.” Dorjee Kids Coffee Maker, $31.99, Amazon.

Caudalie Premier Cru Moisturizer. “I met the founder of Caudalie at a Goop event in the Hamptons this past summer and this is her favorite product in the line, fully validating my obsession with it. It does it all and works for both morning and evening.” Caudalie Premier Cru Anti Aging Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, $129, Sephora.

La Coqueta Kids. “A designer friend put me onto La Coqueta when Èze was born, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Made in Spain, their kids’ clothes are as durable as they are adorable.” Navy Stripe Sweater, $80, La Coqueta Kids.

LesserEvil Kids Puffs. “We’ve tested about every organic puff there is and these reign supreme. Veggie and Strawberry/Beet are Èze’s favorites.” LesserEvil Lil’ Puffs Organic Straweberry Beet Blend, $3.09, Amazon.

Family Walks in Dumbo. “We love walking in our neighborhood along the Dumbo waterfront and stopping at the Pier 1 playground where you can see the Manhattan bridge, Statue of Liberty, and city skyline. Then we’ll head to L’Appartement 4F for Táche lattes and croissants or Books Are Magic for their great children’s section.”

Farsi Music Class for Toddlers. “On Sundays, Èze is enrolled in Farsi school. It’s very multicultural with families of mixed backgrounds, which we love. The toddlers sing songs, play with instruments and parachutes. It’s a special part of our time together because it reflects my heritage and culture, and we can connect and show her her roots in a way that’s fun and engaging.”

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