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Every brand has a beginning.Some start with a business plan.Others start with a conversation. For 9TEA3, that conversation began at DePaul University. Recently, the co-founders of 9TEA3 had the honor of reconnecting with DePaul ahead of the university’s upcoming Blue Demon Challenge (BDC)—a day dedicated to celebrating DePaul’s impact through...
9teSome partnerships are about exposure.Others are about alignment. Bringing 9TEA3 into Struggle Beard Bakery was never about expanding a menu. It was about expanding a moment. Because tea has always been more than a drink to us.It is a pause.It is a breath.It is how people settle into conversation and...
By January 6, the noise fades and intention takes over. This post explores why January is about clarity, ritual, and slowing down long enough to hear your own master plan.
Join 9TEA3 at DePaul University on September 9th for a guided tea tasting experience hosted by the Black Alumni Chapter. Sip five signature blends, hear our founding story, and explore how 90s music, wellness, and purpose shaped our brand. Registration is now open—don’t miss this soulful celebration of culture, connection,...
Hey hey! Y’all know I always start with gratitude, so a heartfelt thank you to everyone rocking with us. Today, we’re turning up the volume on something special—our first Sips & Sounds playlist, curated by the multi-talented DJ Francesca Eva. She doesn’t just spin records; she orchestrates energy. We caught...
Common's electrifying performance at Millennium Park's 20th-anniversary celebration showcased the true essence of "Summertime Chi." Joined by the Grant Park Orchestra, Jennifer Hudson, and a host of special guests, Common delivered a night of unity, resilience, and boundless love. From spontaneous freestyles with Kim Foxx to heartfelt tributes and a...
