In a shopping center in southern Tempe, on the corner of Warner and McClintock Melissa Harlan and her daughter Haley Gill own and operate Drink Me! Tea and Treats, a plant-based shop inspired by the tale of “Alice in Wonderland” and the English tea experience.

After many years of working at corporations like Disney, Southwest Airlines and Verizon, Harlan decided to leave corporate life and explore tea while transferring her skills of exceptional service to food service. She recruited a staff of about 10, including her daughter, who was a high school student when Drink Me! opened.

Now, Drink Me! is five years old and celebrating the journey and growth of food, fun and storytelling.

The five-year anniversary theme celebrates tea from around the world. Over a year in the making, Harlan and

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