HTeaO Partners with poppi to Launch Three Exclusive Beverages

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is excited to announce a new partnership with poppi, the popular prebiotic soda brand. Together, these two beloved Texas brands are bringing fans a one-of-a-kind beverage experience that reflects HTeaO's commitment to quality, community, and innovation by blending poppi’s fizzy, modern sodas with HTeaO’s freshly brewed iced teas. This limited-time offering will be available starting Friday, February 14 at all participating HTeaO locations.

This collaboration underscores HTeaO's mission of delivering exceptional beverage experiences while offering customers three uniquely crafted beverages that highlight the best of both brands:

• Trop poppi: Sip on tropical vibes with the fizzy combo of Strawberry Lemon poppi, sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and refreshing HTeaO Blueberry Green Tea.
• Peachy poppi: Peachy poppi blends Strawberry Lemon poppi, juicy stone fruit, a zesty ginger kick, and HTeaO’s Sweet Georgia Peach Tea for a refreshing, feel-good sip.
• Dirty Cherry poppi: Cherry Cola poppi meets smooth coconut, a splash of whole milk, and a zing of fresh lime for a treat that’s bold and crisp—a juicy twist on a classic.

“These drinks represent the best of both brands—innovative, fresh, and absolutely delicious,” said Heath Nielsen, President of HTeaO. “Our goal has always been to elevate the tea experience, and this collaboration with poppi allows us to introduce our customers to an entirely new way to enjoy their favorite beverages. We’re proud to unite two Texas-founded brands for this exciting partnership.”

This partnership is more than just a flavor innovation; it’s a celebration of two trailblazing Texas-born brands uniting to create something special. Whether you’re a tea lover, a soda fan, or both, these exclusive drinks are designed to delight your taste buds.

“I’m so excited to co-create what I know will be the next viral beverages with Texas-based HTeaO,” said Allison Ellsworth, Co-Founder of poppi. “There are few things I love more than Texas, so collaborating with another Texas-based brand on an unexpected partnership makes my so happy!”

The three poppi beverages will retail at $5.49 for the 24oz and $6.89 for the 32oz sizes. Available for a limited time only, make sure to visit your nearest HTeaO location starting February 14 to enjoy these refreshing creations.

HTeaO offers a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through convenient drive-thru services. Each location boasts 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients.

For more information on HTeaO and franchise opportunities, please visit HTeaO.com/franchise.

About HTeaO

HTeaO, the leading iced tea franchise in the United States, has ascended as a frontrunner within this niche, a growing category within the beverage industry. With a cost-effective, highly-attractive business model, the brand operates their own supply chain, resulting in significantly reduced costs of goods. Offering a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products, HTeaO caters to customers both in-store and through convenient drive-thru services. Each location boasts 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients. In January 2023, HTeaO announced a minority partnership with two Dallas-based private equity firms, Crux Capital and Trive Capital, signaling a strategic move for stable expansion. Hitting a significant milestone of 100 locations in early 2024, HTeaO is on the path of continued growth. HTeaO believes in fostering an atmosphere where all are welcoming, and takes pride in its commitment to giving back to its local communities. For more information on franchise opportunities, please visit https://HTeaO.com/franchise/.

ABOUT POPPI

poppi is a prebiotic soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Allison Ellsworth, Austin, TX-based poppi combines fruit juice and prebiotics to create a deliciously refreshing, mouthwatering soda with 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories. What originally started as a home-brewed concoction quickly became a farmers’ market favorite turned Shark Tank investment and is now available at major retailers nationwide. poppi's brand-first approach, cultural cache, and rapid growth have nurtured an incredibly loyal fan base, including celeb fans like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Billie Eilish, Alix Earle, Russell Westbrook, Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Munn, and more. poppi is available in 15 delicious flavors – Strawberry Lemon, Raspberry Rose, Orange, Ginger Lime, Watermelon, Cherry Limeade, Grape, Wild Berry, Classic Cola, Root Beer, Doc Pop, Lemon Lime, Orange Cream, Cherry Cola and limited-edition Cream Soda. For more information, visit drinkpoppi.com, or follow @drinkpoppi on Instagram and TikTok.