$10,000 Business Tea Grant

$10,000 to help entrepreneurs start their tea business and make a profit.
2nd Round Applications are open until March 31st, 2026

Zen’s is helping people through the power of tea by assisting tea entrepreneurs with their businesses. Below is a list of video links and blogs that Zen’s offers to people asking for advice on starting a tea business.

Applicants are not required to watch these videos or read the articles. Provided for those not confident in their ability to launch a tea business.

 

 

If you watched every video and ready every article and you still desire to move forward on becoming a Tea Entrepreneur then please apply for Zen’s Business Development GRANT at the bottom of the page. *There will be an interview process and questions will be pulled from these videos and articles. If you have owned and operated businesses in the past then you will likely do well in the interview without the knowledge shared in the links above. 

Because more people are looking towards self-employment, specifically starting a tea company, Zen’s Tea House has expanded services to help aspiring tea entrepreneurs to build, launch, manage and fulfill customers’ orders. For years Zen’s has offered private labeling, drop shipping, customized blends, along with a network of resources.

We have gone to the tea gardens, we know where to source, who you can trust, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Zen’s has generated millions in tea sales and we understand industry insight, E-commerce challenges, online advertising, SEO ranking, and the art of generating repeated sales from loyal customers. From creating a logo to printing labels, manufacturing ready-to-ship products, to ultimately building a profitable, well-established brand, the Zen’s Tea team can help you get to where you want to go.

Why is Zen’s Tea House creating competition for its self?

Our goal is to help you build a profitable tea business and our hope is that you will not only enjoy the service we provide but that you will purchase wholesale from us. We have spent years developing systems and have seen much success. With virtually no funding we have expanded to 4 physical location and currently service over a dozen tea companies. Helping tea business reach new customers (converting people into tea drinkers) is something we are passion for.

What is the time and financial commitment?

3 months is what we are investing into the grant recipients. We require a 90 day commitment and a 10% matching grant deposit. For example if you qualify for a $5,000 grant we require $500 deposit plus a 90 day commitment to meet with our team so we can build you a website, select teas, build a brand, and make sales. The Grant is not to be used for running ads or social media marketing that does not make sales; the goal is to grow the tea indusry. 

Our team will require 3-5 hours a week for the first 3 weeks and the rest of the time will be what you want to invest. Time is more important than money. There are multiple costs to start a business and we are going to flip the bill for tea, time and instruction. There are costs for web hosting, merchant processing, apps for email and marketing estimated $500 spread across the first 60 days.

If you want to apply for the $10,000 Tea Business Development Grant then fill out the form below. Upon receiving your application we will send a Business IQ Test.

Have questions?

With virtually no paid advertising we receive multiple inquiries every month on how to start a tea business and we typically only respond with links to our YouTube videos. This grant is a joint effort to help grow more tea businesses. Check out the video of Fernando explaining why this $10,000 Grant is being offered.

Financial Disclaimer!

There is a small financial commitment (a Non-Refundable Deposit) to ensure selected candidates show up to scheduled meetings and don’t drop out. 10% of the Grant Cost will be put down as a deposit. Example is a deposit of $200 for a $2,000 Grant and up to $1,000 for a $10,000.

How does Zen’s benefit?

Our goal is to advertise multiple success stories and show future Tea Entrepreneurs proof of concept but more than that we get to grow the tea industry. 

$10,000 Grant Terms and Conditions

The purpose of this grant is to launch more tea companies that will successfully convert people (who do not drink tea) into loyal tea consumers. The fundamentals required to build and operate a profitable tea company are largely generic and not restricted to flavors, textures, personalities or branding. 

Applicants have the freedom to promote their tea business how they wish but in order to work with the Zen’s Tea Company we require compliance with the following terms and conditions:

  • No association or promotion of religious, political, celebrity, sports, or social justice media or content is to be displayed, or tagged, to Zen’s Tea House or personnel actively representing the company.
  • Grant Recipients have the freedom to promote their Tea Business how they desire but we restrict explicit promotion of Spiritual, Religious, Political, Sexual, Pornographic material.
  • Natural Health is what Zen’s Tea House promotes but takes no position on Pharmaceuticals or Big Pharma. 
  • All parties and persons who work with Zen’s Tea House are expected to communicate in a professional and respectful manner. 

 

This is not an exhaustive list, and these non-negotiable terms and conditions can be expanded and adjusted as per the discretion of the Zen’s Tea House Corporate Team. The purpose of Zen’s $10,000 Grant Terms and Conditions is to assist applicants by improving customer experience and increasing success.

Work requirements upon selection for $10,000 Grant 

All applicants will be required to upload a video of why they desire to receive the grant to their own YouTube Channel. Videos will be an instrumental part of the Business Development Process. The data is irrefutable, businesses that use videos to reach their customers are far more affect in sales, growth and developing customer relations. Zen’s Business Development Team will teach you how to grow your business by equipping you with both skill and understanding of how to build a business.

Those who are selected for the grant will be required to upload videos to their YouTube once a week UNLISTED. These videos will not be made public but used for internal use only. These videos will document the 90 day journey of building a tea business and serves as a therapeutic self-development practice.

All applicants who complete the 90 days period will be asked to provide a video testimonial of the service and give their honest feedback. For more information please fill out the application above and we will get back to you in 1-2 weeks.

Are you ready to be a Tea Entrepreneur?

Find out if you are ready and Click Zen’s Tea Entrepreneur Self-Assessment to take a questionnaire designed to help you evaluate the inner traits that influence business success long before sales begin.

These questions guide you through 14 core qualities shared by successful entrepreneurs, from discipline and focus to financial awareness and relationship balance. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s awareness.

Just like crafting tea requires balance, timing, and intention, building a tea business starts with understanding yourself and your dreams.