Pleasantea

Pleasantea emerged from an innovative partnership between two Michigan powerhouses: Pleasantrees Cannabis and Blake's Hard Cider. Founded and launched by Emerald Canning Partners in April 2023, Pleasantea represents the second major beverage release from this joint venture, following their successful Highly Casual seltzer line.The collaboration began when Pleasantrees, founded in 2018, recognized the growing potential in cannabis beverages and partnered with Andrew Blake of Blake's Hard Cider Co. The two companies invested $6 million to establish a state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot canning facility at the historic Gibraltar Trade Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan.Pleasantea launched on Michigan shelves on Friday, April 28, 2023, initially offering three flavors—raspberry, lemon, and peach—in 16oz cans with 10mg of nano-emulsified THC each, selling for $5 per can. By 2025, the brand had achieved impressive market penetration, consistently ranking 6th in Michigan's cannabis beverage category from May to July 2025, with sales showing positive growth trends. The success led to expanded offerings, including 30mg options for more experienced users.

Pleasantea operates as the cult-favorite cannabis-infused tea brand presented by Emerald Canning Partners, available in three mouth-watering flavors: Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry. The brand focuses exclusively on Michigan's cannabis market, where it has established strong distribution through Pleasantrees dispensaries and other licensed retailers across the state.Each Pleasantea comes in a 16oz can with options of both 10mg and 30mg of nano-emulsified cannabis, designed to get consumers feeling pleasant faster than traditional edibles. The nano-emulsification process allows the THC to hit quicker than traditional edibles without the characteristic weed aftertaste, making it appealing to both cannabis newcomers and experienced users.Emerald Canning Partners operates as one of Michigan's premier cannabis beverage producers, utilizing advanced canning technology including counter-pressure canning lines that maintain optimal CO2 levels for the perfect fizzy taste. The facility continues expanding, recently securing an additional 10,000 square feet to meet growing demand, positioning itself as the producer of most cannabis beverages in Michigan. Quality control remains paramount, with all products tested both pre and post-packaging.

While Pleasantea operates under the broader Emerald Canning Partners umbrella, the brand's mission aligns closely with parent company Pleasantrees' values. Pleasantrees was founded in 2018 with a mission to celebrate the craft of cannabis cultivation and deliver the highest quality experiences to consumers throughout Michigan.The company remains vertically integrated and committed to transparency, proudly maintaining a 'Never Remediated' pledge - they have never remediated a single gram of cannabis flower since their founding. This commitment extends to Pleasantea, ensuring every beverage contains only the purest, highest-quality cannabis distillate.As a company composed of "cannabis people that got into business—not business people who got into cannabis," Pleasantrees maintains its core values of working hard, staying humble, and striving daily to deliver extraordinary quality and incredible customer experiences. Pleasantea embodies these principles by making cannabis accessible through a familiar, refreshing tea format that removes intimidation factors for new users.