Tealet
500 GlobalFounded 2012 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Tealet operates an online wholesale marketplace connecting a network of family tea farms and independent cooperatives across multiple countries with retail partners, offering traceability from farm to cup through farm profiles and videos. It serves wholesale buyers and retailers sourcing teas directly from independent growers.
Founders & leadership
Tealet was founded in 2012 by Elyse Petersen and Jie Gonsowski.

Investors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tealet do?
- Tealet operates an online wholesale marketplace connecting a network of family tea farms and independent cooperatives across multiple countries with retail partners, offering traceability from farm to cup through farm profiles and videos. It serves wholesale buyers and retailers sourcing teas directly from independent growers.
- Who founded Tealet?
- Tealet was founded by Elyse Petersen, Jie Gonsowski in 2012.
- Who are Tealet's investors?
- Tealet's investors include 500 Global, Blue Startups.

