# Zest Tea

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zest-tea

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Baltimore, US
- Website: www.zesttea.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 11, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Zest Tea, LLC is a beverage company that specializes in high-caffeine energy teas and functional beverages, promoting enhanced energy, focus, and hydration for health-conscious consumers.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Baltimore, US, Zest Tea, LLC produces energy teas and functional beverages. The company is led by CEO and Founder James Fayal, who has a diverse entrepreneurial background. Zest Tea has completed three funding rounds, with the latest being in October 2019, raising USD 0.65 mn.Zest Functional Beverages specializes in high-caffeine energy teas and a variety of functional drinks designed to enhance energy, focus, hydration, and wellness. Their offerings include tea bags, canned beverages, gummies, and hydration packs aimed at combating fatigue without the jitters associated with coffee. The products are tailored for health-conscious individuals and are primarily sold directly to consumers in the United States via subscription models and online retail channels.Zest Functional Beverages generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing users to receive preferred products regularly, which fosters repeat purchases. The company also sells directly to consumers, offering flagship products such as Blue Lady energy tea and various hydration packs. The pricing reflects the premium nature of their products, and subscription options provide cost savings compared to one-time purchases.Following the recent funding of USD 0.65 mn in October 2019, Zest Tea, LLC plans to expand its product lineup, including the launch of new energy tea flavors and functional beverages in the coming year. The company aims to penetrate new geographic markets, with a particular focus on expanding its presence in international markets by 2023. The recent funding will support product development and marketing initiatives to facilitate this growth.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 11, 2018, $1M — Lord Baltimore Capital, UM Ventures
- Seed, Feb 1, 2017 — Empire Angels, 301 Ventures

## Investors

- Empire Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/empire-angels) — Seed
- 301 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/301-ventures) — Seed
- Lord Baltimore Capital — Seed
- UM Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/um-ventures) — Seed