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 collective giving, storytelling, and community pride.

As part of this year’s celebration, DePaul is spotlighting alumni entrepreneurs through a livestream experience called BDC Live!—and 9TEA3 is proud to be featured.

Why DePaul Matters to 9TEA3

DePaul is where curiosity was encouraged, creativity was sharpened, and purpose was nurtured. The lessons learned there—about people, culture, responsibility, and resilience—continue to shape how 9TEA3 shows up today as more than a tea brand, but a lifestyle rooted in intention, community, and legacy.

During the recorded segment, 9TEA3 shares:

• How time at DePaul helped shape their entrepreneurial mindset

• The journey from shared ideas to building a culture-forward tea company

• The importance of education and community in long-term success

Tune In and Show Love

The Blue Demon Challenge takes place on:

🗓 Thursday, January 22
📺 BDC Live! Livestream
🔗 challenge.depaul.edu

The 9TEA3 family is invited to tune in, watch the story unfold, and support a day dedicated to giving back to the institution that continues to empower future leaders, creators, and change-makers.

This moment is about more than reflection—it’s about reinvestment. Into education. Into community. Into what’s possible when belief meets opportunity.

From DePaul… to the pour.

Peace, Prosperity, & Pinky Up.
— 9TEA3