Whoopi Goldberg Debuts Whoop-Tea in Star-Studded Launch at PB Brasserie in Harlem
June 5 Event Celebrates Cannabis, Culture, and a New Kind of Social Hour
New York, NY – June, 2025 – EGOT-winning icon, entrepreneur, and cannabis advocate Whoopi Goldberg toasted to a new era in cannabis beverages this past Thursday night with the official launch of Whoop-Tea — a half tea, half lemonade mocktail with 10mg of hemp-derived THC, created in partnership with Pure Genesis, a leading Black woman-owned cannabis and hemp company.
The exclusive launch party took over PB Brasserie in Harlem, bringing together celebrities, industry insiders, and wellness tastemakers to celebrate the arrival of a drink that blends plant-based joy, culture, and social connection.
Guests sipped chilled Whoop-Tea while enjoying tray-passed bites, an interactive rolling station, and a roaming photobooth capturing vibrant moments throughout the night. The vibe was set by a live DJ spinning everything from classic soul to modern beats, creating a full-sensory experience rooted in relaxation and celebration.
Attendees included Goldberg’s family along with Fern Mallis, Stacy London, and other surprise guests, all on hand to support Whoopi’s continued leadership in the cannabis wellness movement.
The event was generously sponsored by a collection of culturally relevant, women-led, and wellness-forward brands including: The Doux, Jergens, Candlebis, Wise Potato Chips, Brooklyn Tea, ELEVATE, Noshinku, and BLK + GRN, LLC.
“Whoop-Tea is fun, it’s refreshing, and it’s for people who want to relax, laugh, and enjoy themselves without the side effects of alcohol,” Goldberg shared at the event.
Blending iced tea and lemonade with a balanced 10mg hemp-derived THC dose, Whoop-Tea offers an alcohol-free alternative designed for a new kind of social hour—one grounded in wellness, joy, and inclusion.
Developed alongside Faye Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Pure Genesis, Whoop-Tea is part of a larger movement to redefine cannabis through accessibility, advocacy, and culture.
“This is more than a product—it’s a statement,” said Coleman. “Whoop-Tea represents where purpose, pleasure, and plant medicine meet.”
With cannabis beverages emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry, Whoop-Tea is projected to generate millions in revenue while carving space for inclusive, intentional, and elevated ways to experience THC.
The event marks a major milestone not just for Goldberg and Pure Genesis, but for the evolving cannabis beverage category at large.
About Whoop-Tea
A crisp, hemp-derived THC mocktail developed by Whoopi Goldberg in partnership with Pure Genesis, Whoop-Tea offers a balanced 10mg dose of THC in a lemonade-tea hybrid, designed for elevated social moments.
About Whoopi Goldberg
An EGOT-winning actress, producer, and cultural icon, Whoopi Goldberg has long been a cannabis wellness advocate, previously co-founding Whoopi & Maya and now leading ventures including Whoop Fam Brands and Whoop-Tea.
About Pure Genesis
Pure Genesis is a Black woman-owned cannabis and hemp company operating across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Led by CEO Faye Coleman, the company focuses on access, education, and equity-first cannabis innovation.
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