Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to T Plus (Now TEA+) After Dragons’ Den?
T Plus (Now TEA+) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018, Series 15 Episode 12. The business was a nutrient rich teas herbal, fruit and green teas with daily essential vitamins. They secured investment from Tej Lalvani on the show. The company was dissolved in 2024.
The Pitch
James Dawson walked into the Den in 2018 with a nutrient rich teas herbal, fruit and green teas with daily essential vitamins. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 50% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Tej Lalvani offered £75,000 for 50%, and James Dawson accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
T Plus (Now TEA+) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2024, some 6 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is T Plus (Now TEA+) Still in Business?
No. T Plus (Now TEA+) is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2024).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT"), One Third Stories, Halto (Julie Rocks Limited). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
