Brewing Bold Flavours and Big Ideas

Tea Oh is not your average tea company. Founded by college student and entrepreneur Matthew Finley, Tea Oh crafts high-quality, small-batch tea blends for people who crave bold, creative, and personalized flavours. From Peach Glow Up to CinnaCrisp, each blend is hand-crafted with premium ingredients and a whole lot of love.

Matthew launched Tea Oh during his second year of college as part of the Summer Company program at BACD. This program has been funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for over 25 years. What started as a passion project quickly evolved into a growing business with a loyal following of tea lovers who appreciate freshness, originality, and local craftsmanship.

When Matthew began his entrepreneurial journey, he had the tea-making skills—but needed help with the business side. That’s where BACD came in. With mentorship, training and coaching, Matthew gained practical advice, business insights, and the confidence to move forward.

“BACD helped me feel like I wasn’t figuring everything out by myself. My mentor gave me advice I could actually use and helped me see new ways to grow Tea Oh.”

Since launching, Tea Oh has:

• Built brand awareness online
• Made sales through markets and events
• Created a passive income stream
• Expanded its reach
• Begun applying marketing knowledge from Matthew’s studies
• Brainstormed big ideas for future growth

Tea Oh continues to adapt to the market, with Matthew leading the charge as a solo founder determined to make tea exciting again.

Matthew’s most effective strategy? Physical marketing tools like info cards and business cards that drive traffic to Tea Oh’s online presence. These tangible touchpoints help build brand recognition and spark curiosity at vendor markets and events.

Words of Wisdom

“Don’t go slow—make mistakes fast. Limit your financial risk and learn early. It’s better to make the big mistakes now than later.”

Matthew’s advice reflects the bold, experimental spirit behind Tea Oh. He encourages other young entrepreneurs to take the leap, learn quickly, and lean on resources like BACD to guide the way.

Tea Oh is more than a beverage brand—it’s a celebration of creativity, flavor, and entrepreneurial spirit. With BACD’s support and Matthew’s drive, this small-batch tea company is steeping success one blend at a time.