It is a year ago I started Harlequin Tea. The idea that came out of a coworker telling me his business idea about opening a cigar, coffee and beer store and wanted my input. Still until today, I don’t know what it was that triggered my brain to think “I’m going to start a tea company”, yet here we are.
I kept it secret for about 1.5 months while I was learning all about tea, how to make it, how to sell it and in between. I created the graphics, the logo, the bags, everything myself. Started out with 12 blends. I thought it was a lot!
Going out on my first event. In Tyler, TX. I made $10 that day. But it wasn’t about how much I made. It was all about what I learned. And that was more than I ever would have imagined!
This year has been such a ride! Fun and exciting roller coaster. And I am even more excited about the next ride! As of right now I have four events (5 days) on the calendar for the next month!
And… at the end of next week, more blends will be launched!!! I am waiting for a huge shipment that should be here in the middle of next week. In there are five brand new blends!
A year ago, we started with 12 blends, right. Black Tea, Green Tea, Iced Tea and a Wellness Tea. Now a year later I will have over 30 blends. I have added White Tea and Chai Tea and is about to launch Oolong Tea!!! I created a new logo back in January that I just love. I think my mascot Mr. T. Potts is so cute. He makes me smile. I came up with the idea, he is the husband of Mrs. Potts from Beauty And The Beast! Hahahaha!
So next week will be a busy and exciting week. Five new blends to prepare for launch. That is to take pictures, make the graphics, make social media posts, update web-store, etc etc etc.
I really hope and pray that people will be curious and like the new blends I’ve created. There is a lot of time, effort, love and money in this… I need to get it out of my house now and into customers hands and tea cups! So both excited and nervous in the same time.
Stay tuned next week for the fun updates!
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