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company owned by

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. The company has a net profit of about $3 million. Owners Talbott and Nakisher appeared on ''

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Company history

Talbott Teas was founded in 2003 by Shane Talbott and Dr. Steven Nakisher. Shane Talbott spent more than 20 years in the salon and spa industry and has served as Oprah Winfrey’s personal hair colorist for 10 years. Dr. Steven Nakisher is a

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. Talbott Teas created special blends for the arts and entertainment industry including for

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' 70th anniversary of ''

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'': The Ruby Slippers Blend, the

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's performances of ''

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'': Clara's Tea Slippers Blend, and a gift sets for the cast and crew of ''

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'' at the 2009

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. Talbott won two awards for its Chocolate Almond Allure tea at the

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's Annual World of Chocolate Event December 2011. In 2012, Talbott Teas was chosen as one of

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. Nakisher and Talbott appeared on ''

'' in February 2011, receiving an investment of $250,000 for a 35 percent stake in their company from Kevin O'Leary. Subsequently, Talbott Teas was purchased by Jamba Juice in 2012.

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