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TeaLab: A Start-up Story

Alexandra Greenhalgh
25.03.20 – 01 Mins Read
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Two people sit on a curved gray couch in a cozy room. They are smiling at each other, an air of warmth complemented by the fireplace behind them. The wall is decorated with black-and-white framed art, telling a story. A small coffee table with a plant sits in the foreground, adding to the inviting ambience. .

Start-up inspiration with 2 of our favourite young entrepreneurs, Katie & Anna…

Meet TeaLab co-founders Anna and Katie.

These talented twnis shared a passion for entrepreneurship and graphic design during their time at Loughborough University. They worked together along with the help of their business mogul mother, Julie, to develop their business and brand, creating one of the UK’s leading luxury tea specialists – TeaLab.

Two people sit on a curved gray couch in a cozy room. They are smiling at each other, an air of warmth complemented by the fireplace behind them. The wall is decorated with black-and-white framed art, telling a story. A small coffee table with a plant sits in the foreground, adding to the inviting ambience. .

Their teas are based on their experiences growing up travelling around Hawaii and Barbados, soaking up the culture and gathering years of inspiration for their wonderful teas, their flavours and names.

A dark jar labeled "TeaLab Dream Catcher" sits beside two glass test tubes marked "Paris Kiss" and "Orange County." They rest on a white box, with large green leaves in the background, capturing the innovative essence of a start-up story steeped in elegance and flavor.

We invited our students to a special evening with Anna and Katie at Vita Student Circle Square Manchester, to unleash their inner entrepreneurs and listen to exclusive insights, tips and tales about what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

Afterwards, our students got to see the business in action with an exclusive tea-making and tasting experience to discover the secret science behind what makes TeaLab teas so special.

A speaker seated on a stool in front of a screen addresses the group gathered in a modern lounge, sharing the inspiring story of their start-up. Audience members sit on couches, attentively listening. The room's wooden accents and soft lighting create an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of TeaLab events.
A countertop in the TeaLab showcases an assortment of small jars with various labels. To the left, several white cups are neatly arranged in rows. Three black spoons and two brown transparent spoons are placed near the jars, illustrating a start-up story of creativity and precision.

At Vita Student, we do things differently. You don’t just get a room when you live with us. You get to connect directly with famous names and thought-provoking brains. You get exclusive support, insights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to kick-start your future. You get opportunities you don’t get anywhere else.

You get the chance to Begin Big.

“THANKS FOR READING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH!”
Alexandra Greenhalgh
EMAIL_HELLO@VITASTUDENT.COM

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