Mighty Leaf Tea
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Emeryville, CA |
| Products | Teas & herbal teas |
| Owner | JAB Holding Company |
| Parent | JDE Peet's (2014–present) |
| Website | Mighty Leaf Tea |
The Mighty Leaf Tea Company is a specialty tea manufacturer and distributor based in Emeryville, California. It was founded in 1996 by Gary Shinner and Jill Portman.[1]
In August 2014, Mighty Leaf Tea was acquired by Peet's Coffee & Tea, which is owned by JAB Holding Company.[2]
Tasting Table ranked Mighty Leaf Tea second place in "15 Green Tea Brands, Ranked."[3]
Notes
- ^ [1] Tea and Coffee Trade Journal March/April 2005
- ^ "Peet's Coffee & Tea Acquires Mighty Leaf Tea to Accelerate Its Growth in the Premium Tea Category". Business Wire. Peet's. August 1, 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ Pawlak, Lisa (2022-06-27). "15 Best Green Tea Brands, Ranked". TastingTable.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
References
- New York Times - Teas Got a Brand New Bag - 09/06
- San Francisco Chronicle - Entrepreneurs see a lifestyle in their tea leaves - 10/03
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