FIRST PARTNERSHIP ALERT!

7/30/20242 min read

At So Poppin' Tea, we've always dreamed of doing things differently. Houston, known for its vibrant food and drink scene, offers countless opportunities for new businesses. While many might first think of getting into restaurants and stores, we had a different vision. We wanted to tap into the heart of the community, and who better to partner with than our local food trucks and mobile bars?

We began our search by looking to connect with local vendors who shared our values of quality, professionalism, integrity, and community. It wasn’t an easy task. Finding the right partner who resonates with what we stand for was challenging, but we were determined to find the perfect match.

Our breakthrough came unexpectedly during a networking meeting with a local third-party logistics company (fingers crossed for another partnership there!). They connected us with one of their tenants in the beverage industry—Franny's Bartending. Serendipitously, they had no idea that this was exactly the type of partnership we were hoping to find.

The introduction was made via email, and as I explored Franny's Bartending's website, my excitement grew. Their values and approach aligned perfectly with ours. We quickly set up a call with the owners, Franny and John Allen, and the connection was instant. However, the final test was yet to come: they needed to try our tea to see if it fit their business.

Today, we had the pleasure of meeting Franny and John at their office. We didn't just let them taste So Poppin' Tea; we took it a step further by experimenting with it as a mixer for various cocktails. To our delight, So Poppin' Tea proved to be not only a refreshing drink on its own but also a fantastic mixer! We spent an amazing time crafting different cocktails and even coming up with fun names for them. It was a blast!

The day ended with a unanimous thumbs up from Franny, John, and their entire team. They were thrilled to become supporters of So Poppin' Tea and eagerly anticipated their first shipment. They plan to feature our tea in their Mobile Bartending services and Cocktail Classes. Plus, they even make their own delicious pre-bottled cocktails—definitely worth checking out!

We are beyond excited to announce Franny's Bartending as our first official partner. We can't wait to see what the future holds as we work together to bring unique and delicious experiences to our community. Be sure to visit their website at Franny's Bartending and follow them on all their social media!

Here's to great partnerships and even greater tea! Stay tuned for more exciting news from So Poppin' Tea.