Our Story

It's All About U&Me

UMe was founded in California in 2019 with a simple idea: tea should be fun, creative, and shared with the people you love. It's all about U&Me — where handcrafted drinks, thoughtful design, and culture come together. Today UMe is one of America's favorite tea shops, known for its commitment to quality.

MEET THE UMe FAMILY

Ume the bunny and friends — the little crew behind every cup. You'll spot them on our cups, in our stores, and tumbling around this website.

UMe Family — Ume the bunny and friends

Our journey

  1. Jul 2019

    UMe is born in Silicon Valley — first store opens in Cupertino

  2. Oct 2020

    Second store opens in Milpitas

  3. Nov 2021

    Palo Alto store opens

  4. 2022

    Growing across the Bay Area — Davis, Fremont & Mountain View

  5. Jul 2023

    First store outside California opens in Chicago

  6. 2024

    Expanding into Arizona, plus new Bay Area shops

  7. 2025

    More Bay Area shops — San Ramon & Pleasanton — and UMe turns 6

  8. Jul 2026

    Newest store opens in Menlo Park

  9. Today

    30+ stores across 3 states · 900,000+ members

What we stand for

  • Creativity

    Original drinks and playful collabs.

  • Community

    900,000+ members and growing.

  • Experience

    Stores designed for shared moments.

  • Growth

    Expanding across the U.S.

BRING UMe TO YOUR CITY

Site selection, training, supply chain — we support you end to end.

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