Talbott Teas
Talbott Teas is a Chicago based gourmet tea company owned by Jamba Juice. The company has a net profit of approximately two to three million dollars. The two people shown in the hit TV show Shark Tank made approximately 50% of the sales. The company also sells samples, gift packages, and bundles of their teas.
Company history
Talbott Teas was founded in 2003 by Shane Talbott and Dr. Steven Nakisher.[1] Shane Talbott spent over 20 years in the salon and spa industry and has served as Oprah Winfrey’s personal hair colorist for the past 10 years. Dr. Steven Nakisher is a psychologist and entrepreneur.
Talbott Teas was purchased by Jamba Juice in 2012.[2]
National recognition
• Talbott Teas won 2 Awards for its Chocolate Almond Allure tea at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's [3] Annual World of Chocolate Event December 2011.[4]
• Talbott Teas was chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things [5] December 2010.
• Talbott Teas created a special blend for Warner Brothers 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz: The Ruby Slippers Blend.[6]
• Talbott Teas created a special blend for the Joffrey Ballet's performances of The Nutcracker: Clara’s Tea Slippers Blend.
• Talbott Teas created gift sets for the cast and crew of Slumdog Millionaire at the 2009 Academy Awards.[7]
• Nakisher and Talbott appeared on Shark Tank [8] in February 2012.
References
- ↑ Windy City Times
- ↑ Munarriz, Rick Aristotle (February 22, 2012). "Jamba Crashes the Tea Party". Motley Fool. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ AIDS Foundation of Chicago
- ↑ World of Chocolate
- ↑ Oprah's Favorite Things
- ↑ The Wizard of Oz: Ruby Slippers Blend
- ↑ Academy Awards
- ↑ Shark Tank
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