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Talbott Teas on Shark Tank

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Talbott Teas is a premium loose-leaf tea company offering a range of flavored blends. It targets tea drinkers seeking higher-quality, distinctive teas for home brewing and retail beverage menus and specialty cafes.

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⏱ Talbott Teas in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$250K for 20%Valued at $1.25M
  2. In the tankDeal: $250K for 35%With Kevin
  3. After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
  4. TodayAcquiredAcquired by Jamba Juice (2012)

Talbott Teas Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$250,000 for 20%
Asking valuation
$1.25M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$250,000 for 35%
Deal valuation
$714.3K
Founders
Steve Nakisher and Shane Talbott
From
Emeryville, CA
Aired
Feb 17, 2012
Asked
$1.25M
Got
$714.3K

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The pitch

Steve Nakisher and Shane Talbott from Emeryville, CA pitched Talbott Teas in Shark Tank Season 3, Episode 5 (aired Feb 17, 2012). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing the business at $1.25M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary: $250,000 for 35%. That put the final valuation at $714.3K, 43% below what they originally asked for.

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What happened to Talbott Teas after Shark Tank?

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Shane Talbott's specialty tea company took $250,000 from Kevin O'Leary for 35% in February 2011. About a year later, in February 2012, Jamba Juice bought Talbott Teas, which made it one of the earliest Shark Tank companies to be acquired.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Timeline since the show

  1. Founded by Shane Talbott and Steven Nakisher

  2. Kevin O'Leary invested $250,000 for 35%

  3. Acquired by Jamba Juice

Sources (3)
  1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talbott_Teas
  2. cspdailynews.com/foodservice/jamba-acquires-talbott-teas
  3. fool.com/investing/general/2012/02/22/jamba-crashes-the-tea-party.aspx
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Frequently asked questions

Did Talbott Teas get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Talbott Teas got a deal with Kevin O'Leary for $250,000 and 35% equity.

Which Shark invested in Talbott Teas?

Kevin O'Leary invested in Talbott Teas on Season 3 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Talbott Teas still in business?

Talbott Teas was acquired: Acquired by Jamba Juice (2012).

What season and episode was Talbott Teas on Shark Tank?

Talbott Teas appeared in Season 3, Episode 5, which first aired on February 17, 2012.

Where can I buy Talbott Teas?

You can buy Talbott Teas from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Talbott Teas's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Talbott Teas at $1,250,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $714,286.

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