Nicole Keats is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She owned and operated a successful bistro before founding The Newfoundland Tea Company in 2016. In 2023, she sold her restaurant to focus exclusively on growing her premium organic tea brand, inspired by local culture.
Nicoles personal life is deeply connected to her brands inspiration: her cherished childhood memories of visiting her grandparents in Newfoundland. Though born in Montreal, she is passionate about the provinces culture and traditions. She is also a creative, having developed a unique tea-infused tequila cocktail named after a local musicians song.
In 2019, Nicole was recognized with the Women in Business Award by the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce.