Teforia
Teforia elegantly blends the rich tradition of tea with technology to create the perfect modern tea experience. Teforia uses their proprietary Selective Infusion Process (“SIP”) technology and smart packaging to automatically determine the best taste and composition of each type of tea, creating the perfect cup each time. Teforia truly refines the process of brewing tea by combining the ancient knowledge of tea masters with our advanced machine-learning technology. We’ve pored over every single detail in making Teforia to ensure your tea tastes the way it is intended to. If you would like to use your own loose tea, you can add your tea through the companion app for one-touch brewing.
Teforia
Teforia elegantly blends the rich tradition of tea with technology to create the perfect modern tea experience. Teforia uses their proprietary Selective Infusion Process (“SIP”) technology and smart packaging to automatically determine the best taste and composition of each type of tea, creating the perfect cup each time. Teforia truly refines the process of brewing tea by combining the ancient knowledge of tea masters with our advanced machine-learning technology. We’ve pored over every single detail in making Teforia to ensure your tea tastes the way it is intended to. If you would like to use your own loose tea, you can add your tea through the companion app for one-touch brewing.
TL;DR
Founded: 2014
Product: Internet-connected tea infuser devices using proprietary Selective Infusion Process and pre-packed 'Sips'
Total funding: Approximately $17.1M (reported seed $5.1M; Series A $12M)
Status: Ceased operations (announced October 2017)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Consumer kitchen hardware and beverage preparation focused on consistent, high-quality tea brewing.
Founded
2014
Industry
Consumer hardware / Food & Beverage technology
Funding Track Record
5.1M
Reported seed round; company had earlier pre-orders raising roughly $300,000.
12M
Series A reported with participation from existing and new investors.
Investor Signal
“Translink Capital led Series A; Upfront Ventures led seed and participated in later round.”