CO—100 - 2025|Micro-Business Leaders
Brooklyn Tea
Brooklyn Tea offers a curated selection of premium loose leaf teas, pyramid sachets, and ready-to-drink beverages that blend wellness, culture, and community via their purpose-driven mission. With flagship tea rooms in Brooklyn and Atlanta and a growing retail presence in stores like Target and Wegmans, Brooklyn Tea brings high-quality, transparently sourced teas—such as Cream Earl Grey, Ginger Turmeric, and Kyoto Cherry Rose Sencha—to a modern, wellness-focused audience. Their customers, primarily aged 21–45, are busy professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who value bold flavors, functional ingredients, and meaningful brand experiences. Brooklyn Tea sets itself apart with sleek, retail-ready packaging, immersive tea tastings, and educational content that highlights both the flavor and benefits of every blend. More than just a tea company, Brooklyn Tea fosters community through its inviting tea rooms, nonprofit partnerships, and cultural programming—creating a lifestyle brand that transforms tea into a daily ritual of wellness, indulgence, and connection.
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Notable Facts
2025 Honoree in Micro-Business Leaders
Brooklyn Tea has been recognized as a Micro-Business Leader in the CO—100. The category honors small businesses with one to five employees that have managed to build profitable and thriving enterprises while maintaining their small and nimble structure. Despite the unique challenges that can come with running a micro-business, these businesses exemplify resilience, innovation, and adaptability, proving that success does not necessarily require large teams. The CO—100 is the annual list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.
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Brooklyn Tea Overview
Leadership
Co-Founder
Alfonso Wright
Contact
Business Size
Staff Size
1-4 employees
Chamber
Local Chamber
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Phone
Chamber Address
253 36th St Brooklyn, NY 11232-2546
Chamber Email
rpeers@brooklynchamber.comChamber Website
www.brooklynchamber.com/Gallery –


