• chain of tea cafes • founded in June 2003 • by Arsen Avakian, Daniel Lindwasser, and Simon Simo-nian

• spread to New York and St. Louis

• signature tea drinks, loose tea leaves, bottled beverages, coffee, and teaware

CommuniTeaDiversiTeaChariTeaQualiTea

SustainabiliTeaCreativiTea

CommuniTea

• making a difference locally and globally

• strong supporters of organizations supporting women, wellness, environ ment, and the arts

DiversiTea• feedback from TeaMembers and customers

• produces better, people, products, and the business

ChariTea• name of drink

• 10% goes to charity of choice

QualiTea• “one customer and one cup at a time”

• “argo experience”

SustainabiliTea

• businesses practices

• conservation of natural resources

CreativiTea

• supports Chicago artists

• channels to reach new audiences

Thoughts.