This Week's 5 For Friday: I love me some reality baking competitions 🥧

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What I’m Watching:

Blue Ribbon Baking Championship. This reality baking competition brings together top bakers from state fairs across the United States. These talented individuals, who have won blue ribbons at their local fairs, compete against each other in a series of challenging baking showdowns. The goal is to impress the judges with their skills and creativity in baking classic American treats, all while vying for a grand prize of $100,000.

The show celebrates both tradition and innovation in baking, with contestants drawing on decades of family recipes and regional specialties to create their dishes. The contestants are judged not only on taste but also on presentation and their ability to handle the pressure of the timed challenges.

Each episode features different types of baked goods, from pies to cakes and pastries, highlighting the diversity of American baking. The show is not just a competition but also a celebration of the enduring cultural importance of baking in American life, from county fairs to family gatherings.

The vibrant, energetic atmosphere of Blue Ribbon Baking Championship is perfect for viewers who enjoy lighthearted competition and are passionate about baking and culinary arts

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Campaign I Checked Out

Revival Tea Company is an innovative tea brand focused on transforming the tea industry in the United States. Founded in 2018 by Drew and Cerina Henry, the company began as a small home-based operation blending teas late into the night after work. Their journey into the tea world was fueled by a successful Kickstarter campaign that allowed them to ship their popular Fresh Crafted Spiced Chai to 24 countries and all 50 states within 60 days.

Revival Tea quickly grew in popularity, opening its first tasting room in downtown Spokane, Washington, in February 2020. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, they managed to adapt by focusing on online sales and expanding their wholesale partnerships with grocery and drive-thru chains​ (Wefunder)​ (Kingscrowd). By the end of 2021, the company had grown significantly, necessitating a larger production facility and the addition of new product lines, such as boba tea, which became a top seller​ (Wefunder).

Revival Tea now operates three physical locations, including a second tasting room in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company’s growth strategy focuses on scaling through retail, expanding online, and launching new products like their powdered chai concentrate, which is intended to increase accessibility and reduce costs for retail and wholesale customers​ (Wefunder)​ (Kingscrowd).

Revival Tea's current Wefunder campaign is aimed at raising between $50,000 and $500,000 to fund inventory expansion, digital advertising, and research and development of new products. The campaign is structured as a Series CF equity round with a minimum investment of $250. The funds will support their growth as they continue to explore new markets and expand their presence both physically and online​ (Kingscrowd)​ (Revival Tea Company)​ (YouTube).

The company is supported by a robust advisory team with expertise in retail, branding, and business development, including executives with experience from Spiceology, Dutch Bros, and venture capital​ (Kingscrowd). Revival Tea's long-term vision is to establish itself as the "Starbucks of Tea," offering warm, inviting spaces for people to enjoy high-quality, handcrafted teas​ (Wefunder)​ (Revival Tea Company).

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What I’m Cooking This Weekend

@marriedtobbq

Tender, Juicy Smoked Pulled Beef! So good! #bbqtiktok #pulledbeef #texasbbq #mealprep

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