The YAAAS TEA Story
Meet the Team and Discover the Vision Behind Your Go-to Bubble Tea Haven
Make Coffee & Tea Part of Your Life
Welcome to YAAAS TEA 🌟 – Long Island's favorite bubble tea spot, crowned the best in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024! 🏆 We're more than just a tea shop; we're a community hub, brewing joy one cup at a time. With multiple locations across Long Island and new ones emerging, we're always nearby to brighten your day with our tantalizing bubble teas, classic coffees, and delicious desserts.
👩💼 Empowerment at Our Heart: Our woman-led team infuses passion into every aspect of YAAAS TEA. We're not just a brand but a movement celebrating empowerment and a shared love for exceptional beverages.
💼 Innovative and Inclusive: As an employee-owned business, everyone at YAAAS TEA is committed to your satisfaction. We're a family, each member contributing to our story of success.
🤝 Values That Drive Us: Love, respect, kindness, and passion are the cornerstones of YAAAS TEA. These values are evident in every product we serve, our customer service, and the positive feedback from our community.
🎉 The YAAAS TEA Experience: More than just drinks, YAAAS TEA is about creating memorable moments and bringing people together. Whether you're here for a quick pick-me-up or a relaxed meet-up, you're in for a treat that'll have you saying, "YAAAS!"
Join us at YAAAS TEA, where every cup tells a story, and each visit is an experience. 🎈🍰🍵 Come taste the magic and be part of our exciting journey!
Say Hello to Kelly Zhou
CEO & Founder of YAAAS TEA
Meet Kelly Zhou, the driving force behind YAAAS TEA. Born and raised in a quaint village in Fujian, a coastal province of China renowned for its unique oolong and jasmine teas, Kelly was nurtured by her grandmother. Interestingly, many Chinese restaurant owners in the United States trace their roots back to Fujian.
The inception of YAAAS TEA sprang from Kelly's entrepreneurial and tech-savvy spirit, and above all, her aim to bridge cultures by bringing the most authentic and delectable Asian treats to the American market.
Kelly shares, "My fondest childhood memories are of family and friends gathering over tea and desserts prepared by my grandma." In college, coffee also became a vital part of her daily routine. With a degree in business and technology, she amalgamated her affection for tea, coffee, and desserts with her fervor for technology and women-led business entrepreneurship.
"Our goal is to always be on the cutting edge, leveraging the best technology to thrive in a dynamic environment. I wanted to create a brand that not only serves premium sweet drinks and desserts efficiently, but a brand that customers look forward to, enhancing their moments with loved ones."
Kelly's dream is for the success of YAAAS TEA to inspire young women to strive for more through hard work and passion. She speaks fondly of her grandmother, her biggest influence, saying, "My grandma is the epitome of strength. She is my life-long inspiration for being an independent woman, and she instills in me the courage and determination to live every day to the fullest."
Kelly thrives on supporting motivated and passionate individuals to learn, hone their skills, and realize their dreams. She views YAAAS TEA as a platform to empower others towards success. To this end, she prioritizes employee and partner growth, stating, "We firmly believe in hard work, integrity, and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We value people and embrace the idea of an employee-owned business."
The YAAAS TEA Growth Plan offers employees a golden opportunity to become genuine owners of YAAAS TEA. The plan maps out the pathway to success, encompassing bonuses, promotions, investment options, profit-sharing, and a host of professional development opportunities. "We hold in high esteem those who are genuinely passionate, possess a solid work ethic, and are dedicated to growth. Our selection process for employees, partners, and franchisees is rigorous, but immensely rewarding for those who meet our criteria."
Kelly embodies an unwavering drive and work ethic, traits mirrored in a brand built on passion, dedication, and integrity. YAAAS TEA stands as a tasteful, efficient, and trustworthy source for life's sweetest moments.