Slide show: A look at the hottest tea concepts

Two of Argo Tea’s more popular beverages are the Mojitea, left, with mint and fresh lime juice, and Tea Squeeze, right, with fresh-squeezed lemonade and hibiscus iced tea.

Led by president and chief executive Mel Elias, 850-unit Los Angeles-based The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf recently refocused its energies on the tea side of its business. (Photo: Los Angeles Business Journal/Newscom).

Starbucks recently launched its first Tazo Tea store concept in its home market of Seattle, offering the brand’s traditional teas, like the Tazo Iced Passion, as well as single-estate teas and special blends.

Atlanta-based Teavana sells a variety of loose-leaf teas and custom blends in its mostly mall-based locations.

Argo Tea also offers SpecialTea Foods – a line of all-natural menu items like salads and paninis made with tea-infused ingredients.