In November of 2000, I started Tealightful in my basement. At the time, I was pregnant with my daughter, and my son was 21 months old.
The inspiration!
At age 12, a trip to England opened my eyes to the joy of tea breaks shared with my tea-loving relatives. These moments were a beautiful opportunity to connect, refresh, and fully engage in the present. Tea was a source of happiness, and I wondered why such a cherished tradition was missing in America.
Fast forward to my days as a young mother, seeking a way to stay at home with my son while eagerly anticipating the arrival of my daughter!
It’s More Than a Cup — It’s a Connection.
Tealightful began with a memory — quiet teatimes filled with warmth, conversation, and connection. Inspired by those moments and a deep love for loose leaf tea, I began hosting tea tastings. Each gathering invited guests to slow down and experience tea with intention: to observe, to breathe in the aroma, to steep with care, and to savor each sip.
What I didn’t expect was the magic that happened around the table. Smiles softened, conversations flowed, and something shifted — it felt as if they were tasting tea for the very first time. That was the feeling I had been searching for all along.
From those simple beginnings, a beautiful community of tea-loving souls began to grow — people who weren’t just looking for a good cup of tea, but for a meaningful way to connect.
Today, Tealightful is a national retail brand with a heart-led mission: to create a movement of kindness and belonging through tea.
Every blend is crafted with care to bring people closer — one sip at a time.
You are seen. You are welcome. You belong.
🌸 Share a cup. Share a moment.