About Us

Our Story

Brewing Bold Since ’96

Let’s rewind to 1996 - when convenience store tea was bland, sugary, and anything but exciting. That’s when our founders, Jeff Farris and Rick Scheer, saw a massive opportunity. They weren’t just tea lovers. They were flavor fanatics, engineers, and innovators with a vision: to change how people experience iced tea in the grab-and-go world.

So, they created the T-100, a patented “one cup at a time” brewing system that would revolutionize how iced tea was served in convenience stores. That single idea sparked a movement - one that became the heartbeat of Red River Tea Company.

A Legacy of Fresh Thinking

From that first pour, we’ve kept one thing at the core of everything we do: bold, fresh flavor. Whether it’s our signature black teas or craveable fruit blends, every Red River Tea brew starts with premium tea leaves and a commitment to quality that’s never watered down.

As our fanbase grew, so did our product lineup. We expanded into:

Ready-to-drink teas & juices
Infused waters and seasonal flavors
Cold brew programs, BIB formats & smart brewing tech

And we kept growing - fueling beverage programs across c-stores, restaurants, foodservice venues, and college campuses from coast to coast.

But we weren’t done. Not even close.

New Era, Same Energy: The Launch of Boba Lab

May 2025

After nearly three decades of serving up bold refreshment, we knew our next move had to be just as game-changing. Enter: Boba Lab - a whole new take on boba, designed for people who want their drinks fun, flavorful, and 100% portable.

Launched in May 2025, Boba Lab brings everything you love about bursting boba - vibrant flavors, irresistible texture, and that feel-good indulgence - and delivers it in a format that’s ready when you are. Whether it’s our easy to pour, ready-to-drink boba cups or our innovative, single-serve boba straws (that turn ANY beverage, cup, can or bottle, into a magical boba experience), each product is made with:

Real fruit juice
Clean, simple ingredient
No mixing, no prep, no mystery
Bold, joyful flavor that moves with you

Boba Lab was built for flavor chasers, Gen Z sippers, boba beginners, and anyone who loves a little fun in their fridge. Whether you’re sipping it solo, serving it at a party, or pairing it with your favorite snack - this is boba without the wait.

Built to Move. Built to Matter. Built to Last.

What started as a tea company has become something more. Today, Red River Tea Company and Boba Lab stand for:

Authentic ingredients - because real flavor starts with real stuff
Joyful experiences - drinks that spark something a little extra
On-the-go convenience - because life doesn’t slow down, and neither should your sips
Foodservice and retail versatility - from restaurants, to convenience stores, grab-and-go fridges and beyond

We’re proud to support hundreds of distributors, thousands of locations, and a growing community of fans who choose Red River Tea Company and Boba Lab for bold refreshment every day.

What’s Next? A Lot.

With a constant pipeline of seasonal innovations, limited-time drops, category - expanding flavor ideas, and functional solutions, we’re just getting started. Whether you're a restaurant, retailer, student, or just someone who loves a good drink - we’re here to keep things interesting.

So go ahead, taste what happens when bold never backs down.