Yum Cha Tea

Teas and Bees, operating under the Yum Cha Tea Company brand, is a specialty loose-leaf tea company founded in 2017 by Zac and Nicole Holzapfel along with partners Jesse and Jamie. Based in the United States, the company was born out of a genuine passion for tea that dates back to 2005, making it a brand rooted in personal connection and authentic enthusiasm for the craft. The company offers a curated collection of expertly blended teas spanning multiple categories, including herbal blends, green teas, rooibos blends, functional wellness teas, and specialty ingredients such as kava extract. Their product lineup emphasizes both flavor complexity and functional health benefits, reflecting the founders' belief that tea can be both a sensory pleasure and a vehicle for natural wellness. Key product examples include Blue Coconut Tea, Blue Voodoo Tea, Strawberry Macaron Tea, Antioxidant Blast Tea, Maple Walnut Green Tea, Green Rooibos Tea, Rooibos Coconut Chai Tea, and Kava Extract, demonstrating a broad range of flavor profiles and ingredients. Signature ingredients include butterfly pea flower, rooibos from South Africa, ginger root, cinnamon, shredded coconut, vanilla, and various botanical wellness additions. Nicole Holzapfel, serving as Director of Marketing and Blend Manager, leads the development of the company's wellness-focused blends. Her background in healthcare and belief in natural remedies informs the functional positioning of the product line, with each blend designed to taste exceptional while delivering tangible health benefits. Zac Holzapfel, CEO and President, brings years of hands-on experience in the tea retail industry combined with formal accounting training, giving the company a strong operational and financial foundation. The teas are designed for versatile preparation methods, including hot steeping, cold brewing, and tea cocktail applications, appealing to a broad consumer base from casual tea drinkers to enthusiasts. The brand has cultivated a loyal customer following, evidenced by strong review ratings across its product line, and prides itself on responsive, personalized customer service. Teas and Bees sells directly to consumers through its e-commerce platform, positioning itself as a direct-to-consumer specialty tea brand with an emphasis on quality sourcing, creative blending, and functional ingredients.