Tea Connexions, the rapidly growing tea distribution company headquartered in Saskatoon and Shangers Ltd, who have developed an entertainment concept based on the tea experience, are to join forces to market a tea-based accessory range and entertainment products celebrating tea for the North American market.

As part of the inauguration process, US distributors from Delaware, Texas, Florida, and California attended a Tea Connexions convention which unveiled product concepts and marketing plans for 2004 and beyond.

Mike Prince, Executive Chairman of Shangers, and Sanjay Gupta, President/CEO of Tea Connexions are now planning a series of seminars in Master Distributor territories to introduce these concepts to prospective new members of the buying group. Scheduled for 2004, also are a series of seminars at Tea Connexions HQ in Saskatoon, to present the concepts of the Master Distributor program. Details of this seminar series will be released in the first quarter of 2004, and will be conducted on an invite only basis to Distributor members of the buying group.

Shangers North America is on track to become the leading company championing tea in a unique way to consumers across the continent.

The four distributors that attended the conference had this to say about their conference experience in Saskatoon:

"Informative, open, and honest! Sanjay, Suchi, and the entire friendly and extremely competent staff, presented a lively look at how Tea Connexions started, where it is now, and where it plans to go. Together with the introduction of new products and especially the merging with Shangers, the imaginative creation of Mr. Michael Prince, this business is getting ready to take a "new track" into the future. Thank you all for the hospitality, the great presentation, and the sharing of so many passionate visions for this opportunity."
- Dennis Naylon, Black Pearl Tea Company

"I had a great weekend all around. The Tea Connexions team is a great bunch of people. There were some very exciting ideas put on the table and I am very much looking forward to seeing them come to fruition!"
- Alex Madjeski, Majestic Teas

Sindy P. Heard, President/CEO and Harold C. Heard Jr. VP/COO of Zatoris, Inc. were excited to be able attend the first conference in Saskatoon, Canada. Zatoris is very excited about the future and direction this relationship will be travelling. Zatoris is looking forward to the journey and the great friends that we will be developing along the way. Sanjay and Mike have shared a great vision and extreme passion in the union of these two good companies, which was expressed and shared in the meeting over the weekend. As a distributor located in Frisco, Texas, we came with concerns and product improvement suggestions. Zatoris' was able to share the information in a constructive fashion, with the additional product lines coming available several areas of concerns were addressed, and resolved. The future is bright and we look forward to being that shining star in the state of Texas.
- Sindy and Harold Heard, Zatoris Teas

"Over the past year, Jax Tea has been distributing Tea Connexions products with considerable success. An entrepreneur at heart, I have been involved in many different business opportunities. The Tea Connexions opportunity is by far the best I have been involved in because of the freedom they offer for marketing and the exceptional support TEAm Connexions offers. No question is left unanswered for less than two business days. Their commitment to service is excellent, one of the major benefits of dealing with TEAm Connexions. Meeting Sanjay's parents, I understand where his conviction for honesty and hard work comes from. Tea Connexions is a family, and I am very pleased to have made the decision to join. Attending this conference has given me a greater understanding of the humble roots of the company and the ultimate vision that Tea Connexions has. The alliance between Tea Connexions and Shangers will enhance my ability to get market share through the introduction of the three new product lines: exclusive tea accessories, gourmet foods, and children's entertainment. The introduction of the Tea Party Marketing plan is particularly exciting also. My partner, Craig Barker, and I, want to become leaders in Tea Connexions and play a larger role in the long term vision. As Sanjay pointed out at the conference, we will achieve greatness working together as a TEAm."
- George Wilson, Jax Tea House