Leaf to Launch: how to create a tea company steeped in success Paperback – September 2, 2025

You’ve got a big idea. Maybe it starts with tea. Maybe it starts with a dream scribbled in a journal. But turning that idea into a real, thriving business? That’s where most people get stuck.Leaf to Launch is your honest, hands-on guide to building a business from the ground up, whether you’re crafting your first tea blend or launching a brand of your own. Brandi Shelton shares her journey of starting just add honey tea company, growing it from a table at a farmers market to a busy 7-figure retail café. Along the way, she breaks down the lessons, wins, and missteps that helped shape her success.Inside, you’ll discover:• How to turn a product idea into a brand people love• Ways to find your ideal customer and speak their language• Practical strategies for sourcing, pricing, packaging, and marketing• What to do when things go wrong (and they will)• Encouragement to keep going—even when it gets hardPart story, part workbook, Leaf to Launch invites you to slow down, reflect, plan, and pour your passion into something real. It’s not just for tea lovers, it’s for anyone with an idea, a dream, and a desire to build something meaningful.Start where you are. Steep in what matters. Launch with purpose. Read more