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INTRO TO FOUNDER

HI! I'M PEGGY. I AM THE FOUNDER OF OAKLAND TEA CO.

Chef | Founder of Polaris Cafe | Drinks Connoisseur | Mama

Oakland Tea Co. was born out of necessity to get myself out of depression from the shutdown of my cafe of 5 years during the brunt of covid.

At the time I felt it the hardest while stuck at home, I started sending out boba kits w/ different blends of organic tea to my friends as a way to connect.

It worked! Word of mouth got out, and I started an Etsy shop in December to keep up with holiday orders.

I decided to name it Oakland Tea Co., as a way to pay homage to where I was born, raised, and currently living. I think Oakland gave me the grit and drive to keep going, despite all and any circumstances. [I get asked on why I didn't put Oakland Tea Co. as a part of Polaris Cafe. To be honest, I wasn't sure if Polaris Cafe could have survived the pandemic.]

With the help of Oakland Tea Co. I was able to bring back all of my employees from Polaris Cafe and found other joys throughout the process. I started taking classes on photography, e-commerce, marketing, and business--which renewed my urge for learning & growing. Something that went away after two babies.

Now you can follow me on my journey of my many different titles.

THROUGH OAKLAND TEA CO. WE ARE ABLE TO DONATE TO CAUSES WE BELIEVE IN
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