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HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Lufkin on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Located at 1410 S First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Colby and Sarah Carthel.
HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through convenient drive-thru services. Each location boasts 20+ meticulously crafted flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea, made using a proprietary water filtration system and 100% natural ingredients.
For franchise owners Colby and Sarah Carthel, opening an HTeaO in Lufkin is an opportunity to bring a beloved Texas brand to the community they call home. They were drawn to HTeaO’s focus on quality, hospitality and bringing people together, and look forward to creating a welcoming gathering place where friends, families and neighbors can connect over their favorite drinks.
“We’ve been excited about this day for a long time, and there was never a question about where we wanted to open an HTeaO,” said franchise owner Colby Carthel. “Lufkin is home, and it’s the kind of place where people genuinely enjoy supporting local businesses and spending time together. We’re proud to bring a Texas-born brand to this community and hope HTeaO becomes part of people’s daily routines, whether they’re grabbing a drink on the go or catching up with friends.”
“What we love most about HTeaO is that there’s something for everyone,” added Sarah Carthel. “Whether you’re loyal to your favorite tea or like trying a new flavor every visit, every guest can make their drink their own. We’re excited to welcome the Lufkin community, get to know our guests and create an experience that keeps them coming back.”
To celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, July 18, HTeaO invites guests to indulge in free cups of tea from 10am to 12pm.
The celebration continues throughout the weekend with happy hour pricing, featuring a buy one get one free cup of tea available all day on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th. Guests can also enjoy half-priced gallons of tea for the entire week of Saturday, July 18th through Saturday, July 25th. HTeaO is also offering buy one, get one free on all Brewhouse coffee from Sunday, July 19th through July 25th.
But the savings don’t stop there. HTeaO keeps the good times going all year long with its signature happy hour, buy one, get one free on any size HTeaO tea every day from 2–4 PM. It’s the perfect chance to explore new flavors or stock up on favorites at an unbeatable value. Guests can maximize their experience by downloading the HTeaO app, where they can place orders, earn rewards, and stay up to date on exclusive deals. With the new Lufkin location opening, there’s never been a better time to sip, save, and enjoy the refreshing taste of HTeaO!
For more information, please visit http://www.HTeaO.com.
WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2026
HTeaO – Lufkin, TX
1410 S First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
OPENING HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 9:05 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 9:05 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:05 PM
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