New Ojà Wellness Foods event “Tea-Tail Nights” features loose-leaf teas

Olusope Otuyelu poses in front of her selection of loose-leaf tea. Image courtesy of Olusope Otuyelu.

Discover an elevated drinking experience when you shop at Ojà Wellness Foods. Through their wide selection of loose-leaf teas that offer health-based benefits, Tampa Bay residents can be sure to find a satisfying cup of tea with Ojà Wellness Foods.

Olusope "Show-Pay" Otuyelu co-founded the tea shop along with her sister, Mobolaji. Through her role, Otuyelu is responsible for leading product development, tea formulation, US-based partnerships, community engagement, and education practices.

Otuyelu cites that the idea of Ojà was born out of a personal need to reconnect with wellness in a practical way. Her upbringing in Nigeria taught her to leverage tea as a tool of healing. In her home country, the usage of herbal remedies and teas was a natural part of everyday life; there was a universal acknowledgment that if you felt sick, taking herbal concoctions could make you feel better.

While living in the U.S., Otuyelu saw a disconnect between herbal remedies and wellness. Through Ojà’s accessible loose-leaf tea products and educational awareness information, Otuyelu invites a way to make herbal wellness simple, accessible, and part of daily routines.

“With knowledge comes enlightenment and being able to share with people. There are natural options, and looking at it purely from the benefits, the science, the function, and how accessible all of these things are,” said Otuyelu.

In Yoruba, “Ojà” means marketplace and is traditionally located at the crossroads of villages. Markets represent a space for exchange in the forms of goods, knowledge, and community.

Otuyelu intentionally named the tea brand after its namesake to create a space where people can access simple, effective wellness through tea.

Olusope Otuyelu (middle) with customers. Image courtesy of Olusope Otuyelu.

Ojà’s digital storefront features popular blends, including Highland Chai, Berry Lemon, Lemon Mint, and Anti-Inflammation Blend. These best-selling brews offer more than a delicious flavor; they are skillfully crafted to support stress relief, improved digestion, anti-inflammatory benefits, immune support, heart health, and more, depending on the blend.

“We use whole, loose-leaf ingredients like hibiscus, ginger, lemongrass, and peppermint — herbs that have been used for generations. Because the teas are minimally processed, you're getting more of the natural compounds, which makes a difference in both flavor and effectiveness,” explained Otuyelu.

Ojà’s teas are designed to support everyday wellness in an easy-to-maintain way. By pairing a daily tea routine with whole foods, physical activity, adequate sleep, and any interventions deemed necessary by your medical provider, Otuyelu believes consumers can drastically improve their quality of life and health.

Olusope Otuyelu pours an attendee a cup of tea at her tea-tasting workshop. Image courtesy of Isis Climes.

While a physical store is part of the business’s long-term vision, customers can also purchase on their website and at local pop-ups and markets throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Beyond personal wellness, Otuyelu is motivated to invest in sustainable agriculture. She primarily sources from family-owned and government-owned farms in Nigeria and other West African countries such as Togo & Benin Republic, as well as from local trusted suppliers in Florida and throughout the U.S.

“The quality of what we consume starts with how it's grown. That's a big part of our mission as we believe that wellness starts at the soil level and extends into our communities,” explained Otuyelu, “This allows us to maintain quality while staying connected to the cultural and agricultural roots of the ingredients we use.”

Beyond their online presence, customers can experience Ojà through their local pop-ups, workshops, and guided tea tastings. Ojà’s next upcoming event, "Tea-tails Night," premieres next Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 6 p.m., at 1753 Prescott St S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712.

Flyer for next Friday’s event, “Tea-Tails Night”. Image courtesy from Olusope Otuyelu.

“Tea-Tails Night” is a tea mocktail (non-alcoholic) experience made with Ojà’s herbal blends. Guests can expect a relaxed social environment, a curated menu of tea-based mocktails and desserts, and a light introduction to the benefits and versatility of tea. Tickets are priced at $35, and the last day to purchase is next Wednesday, May 13.

Stay connected with Ojà by following their Instagram or visiting their website for upcoming events and new releases.

“We're continuing to expand our presence in the Tampa Bay area through pop-ups, workshops, and guided tea tastings focused on making herbal wellness more accessible. We're also growing our product line and building partnerships with local businesses,” said Otuyelu.

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Olusope Otuyelu showcases two of her popular blends: Roselle and Divine Balance. Image courtesy of Olusope Otuyelu.