Talbott Teas

Talbott Teas is a Chicago based gourmet tea company owned by Jamba Juice.

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 born out of another business that the two operated together. They owned a salon and spa, and wanted to give their clients an experience that pampered them “a step beyond”. They are so passionate about tea that Shane created a tea bar to share his unique tea creations with his clients. His tea blends became so popular that Steven and Shane decided to package and sell the tea in the salon. It was so well received that they sold the salon to build Talbott Teas.

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 was one of Marie Claire's Best Pick in November 2009.

• 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

  1. ↑ Windy City Times
  2. ↑ Munarriz, Rick Aristotle (February 22, 2012). "Jamba Crashes the Tea Party". Motley Fool. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
  3. ↑ AIDS Foundation of Chicago
  4. ↑ World of Chocolate
  5. ↑ Oprah's Favorite Things
  6. ↑ The Wizard of Oz: Ruby Slippers Blend
  7. ↑ Academy Awards
  8. ↑ Shark Tank

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