Wild Orchard to Debut First Regenerative Organic Certified Tea Energy Shot at Expo West in Anaheim, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New 1 oz pouch delivers plant-based caffeine from Jeju Island tea and ROC® maple syrup from the Adirondacks

Westchester, NY – February 20, 2026 – Wild Orchard, the world's first Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) tea farm, will debut its new Green Tea Energy Shot at Booth F62 during Expo West in Anaheim at the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 12:00–5:00 p.m.

The 1 oz (30 mL) Tea Energy Shot introduces a minimalist formulation to the functional beverage and active nutrition space, featuring Regenerative Organic Certified® green tea extract from Jeju Island, South Korea, and Regenerative Organic Certified® maple syrup sourced from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in New York.

The shot delivers naturally occurring caffeine and L-theanine directly from tea, without synthetic caffeine, laboratory-isolated stimulants, added flavors, or preservatives. The result is a clean-label energy format built for people operating in high-stakes environments—from athletes to leaders, creators, and caregivers—who require steady focus and sustained performance without the crash or jitters of conventional energy products.

"We didn't want to build another lab-formulated energy product," said Michael D. Ham, President of Wild Orchard. "We wanted to build one from the soil up. This product begins in living soil on Jeju Island's volcanic terrain, where our regenerative practices sequester approximately 380 kilograms of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) for every kilogram of tea produced. By pairing that tea with regenerative organic maple syrup from the Adirondacks, we've built a fully traceable energy product from two farms committed to soil health."

Packaged in a lightweight, recyclable 1 oz pouch, the format was selected for portability and safety in performance environments, including professional sports settings where glass can be a risk. The pouch also reduces material use compared to traditional rigid packaging formats.

Wild Orchard's Jeju-grown teas have earned 29 international awards and are featured in Michelin-rated restaurants and specialty cafés across the United States. The Tea Energy Shot expands the company's platform beyond loose leaf and matcha into the fast-growing energy shot and functional beverage segment.

Key Product Highlights:

• Hero ingredients: ROC® green tea extract and ROC® maple syrup
• Naturally occurring caffeine and L-theanine from whole tea
• No synthetic caffeine or artificial stimulants
• Sourced from two Regenerative Organic Certified® farms
• 1 oz recyclable pouch format for portability and active use

Buyers, distributors, and media attending Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace are invited to visit Booth F62 to sample the Tea Energy Shot and discuss retail, ingredient supply, and distribution opportunities.

For distribution inquiries or to schedule a meeting at the show, please contact: Michael D. Ham, President, Wild Orchard, 914-979-1884.

About Wild Orchard

Wild Orchard is a minority-certified tea company sourcing from its 1,000-acre regenerative organic tea farm on Jeju Island, South Korea. As the world's first Regenerative Organic Certified® tea farm, Wild Orchard integrates soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness into its cultivation practices. The company supplies award-winning teas, matcha, and tea-based ingredients to retail, foodservice, and manufacturing partners across North America.