Once upon a time...
2020
There is no denying that COVID-19 significantly affected both physical and mental health. We (Sophie and Ollie) discovered that reducing our alcohol consumption had a noticeable impact on our well-being. We slept better and woke up more energized, felt more clear-minded and shed our "hangxiety".
2021
We quickly became passionate about making ourselves mocktails and realized that tea was almost always our base. Back in 2021, the idea of starting our own brand hadn’t even crossed our minds. Little did we know what this tea-based hobby would turn into.
2022
As the world reopened and we traveled to Europe, we discovered a sparkling tea at lunch one day. It was an entirely new taste for us and we loved it!
A few months later back in NYC, we spotted the same sparkling tea on a non-alcoholic menu. That’s when it hit us: why hadn’t we seen sparkling tea in the U.S. before?!
2023
After a trip to Kalustyan’s, an NYC chef and mixologist staple, we began crafting kitchen samples. This time, we had a much bigger vision in mind...👀
We refined the formula with experts' help and conducted tons of taste tests with friends and family. Meanwhile, we collaborated with our design team to create a bold, fun, and colorful brand that resonates with our lifestyle and identity.
2024
After a ton of hard work, we launched OOSO in 2024 and haven’t looked back! (Except to write everything you just read - we had to look back a little for that.)
We're steadily making our mark all over NYC and gradually expanding across the U.S. Thanks for coming along for the journey.