Franchising

HTeaO to open in Kermit, Texas

Photo: HTeaO

April 6, 2026

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HTeaO will open in Kermit, Texas, this Saturday, April 11. The store is owned and operated by franchise owners Arcelia and Jared Easley, according to a press release.

HTeaO sells ultra-premium tea, water and coffee products both in-store and through the drive-thru. Each location has more than 20 meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients.

"Kermit stood out to us right away because of how welcoming and genuine it feels," Arcelia Easley said in the press release. "There's a strong sense of connection here, and that's something we really wanted to be part of. With so many ways to customize your tea, HTeaO gives people something that feels personal, and that kind of experience fits naturally in a town like this."

"Opening our first HTeaO location is something we're incredibly grateful for," Jared Easley added in the press release. "Being able to bring this to a close-knit community like Kermit means a lot to us. We're looking forward to getting to know our neighbors and becoming part of what makes this town so special."

The grand opening celebration on April includes free cups of tea from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

HTeaO hit 150 locations in July 2025. The brand announced a minority partnership with two Dallas-based private equity firms, Crux Capital and Trive Capital, in January 2023.

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