The Qi on Shark Tank

Name: The Qi
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The Qi makes herbal teas from whole dried flowers sourced from small farms in Asia. The teas are aimed at drinkers who want high-quality, caffeine-free herbal options that look as appealing as they taste when steeped.

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⏱ The Qi in 30 seconds

The ask$200K for 8%Valued at $2.5M
In the tankDeal: $200K for 20%With Daymond
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessFlower tea brand sold online

The Qi Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $200,000 for 8%
Asking valuation: $2.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $200,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $1M
Shark: Daymond John
Founders: Lisa Li
From: New York, NY
Aired: Nov 5, 2025

Asked

$2.5M

Got

$1M

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The pitch

Lisa Li from New York, NY pitched The Qi in Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 5 (aired Nov 5, 2025). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 8% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Daymond John: $200,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1M, 60% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to The Qi after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

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Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

Lisa Li's The Qi sells whole-flower teas such as rose, blue lotus and chrysanthemum, marketed as a zero-calorie daily ritual. The brand came into the tank with $2.9 million in lifetime sales and $616,000 in 2024. Li asked for $200,000 for 8% and accepted $200,000 for 20% from Daymond John on the November 2025 episode. The company then put a 'Shark Tank Special' tea set on its website.

Update: Flower tea brand sold online