A popular beverage with an attitude, Snarky Tea, helps you keep it real. Do you need tea to go to bed, hype you up, or just calm you down? Snarky Tea has the solution for you. Do the sharks need a kick in the rear to get going? Let’s see if they are all in for this product in this Snarky Tea update.
- Entrepreneur: Jenni-Lyn Williams
- Business: Tea that keeps it real to address everyday problems for women
- Ask: $150,000 for 25% equity
- Result: $150,000 for 50% equity
- Shark: Kevin O’Leary and Bethenny Frankel
At the time of its Shark Tank appearance, Snarky Tea was being sold mainly on the company’s website and in a few boutiques. While it had sold $190,000 worth of products, the company had yet to turn a profit. The goal in coming into the tank was to help market the product.
The sharks have had a lot of pushback with Jenni-Lyn only going after half of the market, as she is only trying to sell her teas to women. She explained that women are the ones who buy tea in the household, but not all sharks agree.
Lori Greiner saw this as more of a niche product, so she dropped out. Robert Herjavec thought the product was too edgy for him and dropped out as well.
Mark Cuban thought Amazon would be too big of a competitor that would crush Snarky Tea. This made him drop out. Kevin O’Leary thought he really could help this company out with his customer connections.
Kevin offered $150,000 for 50%. Guest shark, Bethenny Frankel, matched Kevin’s offer. Jenni-Lyn asked if the two sharks would partner. They said they would and Jenni-Lyn countered with $150,000 for 42%, but they declined.
Then she came back with $150,000 for 49%. Eventually this lead to a deal with the two sharks for $150,000 for 50% of the business.
At the time of this Snarky Tea update, the company is still in business and has many different tea items available on its website. Products include detox kits, samplers packs, cold brew teas, and more.
You can also find a wellness blog on the website as well. You may purchase tea all the way from a packet for one serving at $3.50 or a larger bag for 15 servings at $14.99.
Products are still available on Amazon as well. The current annual revenue for the company is around $1 million. We are so happy to report a successful Snarky Tea update!
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FAQs
You bet your sweet ass we were! In 2017 Jenni-Lyn served her teas to the sharks on Shark Tank and walked away with two investors, Kevin O'Leary and Bethenny Frankel.
Who is the owner of Snarky Tea? ›
Our Founder Jenni-Lyn Williams has. In 2017 she packed up her tins of Snarky Tea and flew to Los Angeles for her chance to be on Shark Tank.
Is snarky tea sweet? ›
So this is the first of several! It's definitely mostly chamomile. It has a nice natural sweetness and a soft, honeyed chamomile flavor.
How to use snarky tea infuser? ›
Simply insert the filter into an empty wide-mouth mason jar, add 3 grams (1.5 tsp) of ingredients per 8oz of water to the filter, and pour in water. Refrigerate 4-12 hours for tea, 18-24 hours for coffee, or as needed with other infusions.
What is the most unsuccessful Shark Tank product? ›
10 Failed Shark Tank Companies
- 1) ToyGaroo. What was ToyGaroo: “The Netflix for toys”, a subscription service allowing you to rent different toys every month. ...
- 2) ShowNo Towels. ...
- 3) Sweet Ballz. ...
- 4) Body Jac. ...
- 5) CATEapp. ...
- 6) Breathometer.
Snarky Tea is headquartered in Nokomis, FL.
How do I contact Snarky Tea? ›
We LOVE hearing from you!
Emailing about an existing order, contact us at customerservice@snarkytea.com. A brand or creator looking to partner email us at laura@snarkytea.com.
What happened to Talbott teas from Shark Tank? ›
Thanks to help from O'Leary, John, and Corcoran, Jamba Juice bought 100% of the company and now sells Talbott Teas in more than 440 Jamba Juice stores . Talbott is the VP of Innovation, and Nakisher serves on the board of directors.
Is snarky tea sugar-free? ›
We do not add sweeteners to our teas. Most of our teas are naturally sugar-free or nearly sugar-free. but if you have concerns, we recommend talking with your doctor before consumption.
How long to brew snarky tea? ›
Leave to steep in your refrigerator 6-8 hours for Green + White Teas, 8-12 hours for Black + Oolong Teas, and 18-24 hours for coarse ground coffee. Strain the loose leaves from the brewed tea (HINT: Try Our BRUW Filter for the cleanest, easiest, filtering experience).
McDonald's Iced Tea recipe features a brisk blend of orange pekoe black tea, freshly brewed and served ice cold. Wondering if there are any calories in Unsweet Tea from McDonald's? Unsweetened Iced Tea is a zero-calorie, sugar-free iced tea that pairs perfectly with your menu favorites. *At participating McDonald's.
How many tablespoons for snarky tea? ›
1. Add 2 TBSP of loose leaf tea OR coarse ground coffee between the 100-200ml line, approximately 1/4 cup. This is the perfect amount for a delicious cup of tea or coffee, and foolproof filtering. 2.
Can you put coffee grounds in a tea infuser? ›
Start the process of brewing coffee with a tea infuser by: Adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for each cup of water inside the infuser. If a tea infuser bottle is your tool of choice, place 3-6 tablespoons of coffee grounds in the filter basket. Fill with hot water.
Can you use bagged tea in a tea infuser? ›
While tea bags are designed to be steeped directly in hot water, it is possible to use them in a tea infuser. This is particularly useful for those who want to use a specific type of tea bag, such as a green tea dipper, in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way.
What is the most successful thing that was on Shark Tank? ›
1. Bombas. Bombas, a sock company that now also makes bras and t-shirts, came to the minds of co-founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg when they learned that the number-one most-requested clothing item in homeless shelters was socks.
Has Mark Cuban ever made a deal on Shark Tank? ›
Mark Cuban has invested in 85 companies on Shark Tank, according to the website Sharkalytics, which tracks the investments on the business reality series. According to the site, he's worth nearly $19.6 million.
