Every tea comes with a note.

The tea’s delicious, and the note makes someone’s day. Write down the thing you’ve been meaning to tell that specific somebody, and invite them to have a drink!

Send a tea Where to find us

A pop up on the Lawn, people picking up drinks

Our table on the Lawn, somebody mid pour

One

We started out of a Lawn room.

Love loaded teas? So do we! From an idea in a Lawn room application to a full CIO with an executive team, Be Somebody pop ups have spread positivity throughout Grounds for over a year now.

Two

So what is it?

A loaded tea held up in front of the Rotunda, orange fading up into blue

Well, from Annie Zhou herself:

You take one, you send one, everything is free; we're just spreading positivity. I would say that the idea originated from someone who really shaped my experience at UVA.

Three

Sending one couldn't be easier.

A cup marked Be Somebody, sitting on a desk in the middle of a lecture

You write who it's for, what you'd like them to know, and whether it should be anonymous or not. Three questions later, and you've sent somebody a nice note and an invite to the next pop up!

Four

It's not just us.

We partner with other clubs and create exclusive flavors. Cavalier Crush and Rotunda Rush came out of a pop up with UVA Transfers, while Code Blue and AED-licious are CavsCARE's. Bow Tie and Encore, a fan favorite, came from the Virginia Gentlemen.

Five

What are you waiting for?

A crowd around the table at a pop up, everybody holding a cup

We hope to see you and your friends around at our next pop up, spreading positivity (and delicious loaded teas).

What’s usually on the board

Cavalier Crush: vibrant cherry and crisp apple
Rotunda Rush: sweet strawberry and bold berry
Wahoo Punch: mixed berry and cherry
Candy Crush: crunchy green apple and strawberry
Bujo: mango and kiwi
Bow Tie: blue razz and strawberry

Ask for it caffeinated75mg

Cost

It's all free

No dues, no tickets, nothing to sign. Grab a drink whenever you see us, and send one along when you're ready.

Who it's for

Anybody at UVA

Students, faculty, staff, the folks who unlock the buildings at 6am. If you work or study here, come get one.

Caffeine

Only if you want it

75mg if you ask, so about a cup of coffee. Everything comes without it by default, and the labels are right there at the table.

Here are a few we’ve delivered.

We’ve taken the names off, though most people send them anonymously anyway.

To: my roommate

I noticed you did the dishes every night of finals week.

anonymous

To: my 2pm professor

You told me to take the extension. I was about to hand in something terrible.

one of your students

To: whoever found my ID

You left it at my door at 7am so I could swipe in. I still have no idea who you are.

third year

To: facilities, the Lawn

You've unlocked 5W for us about forty times now. You're the reason any of this starts on time.

the exec team

To: my first year TA

I passed that class because you stayed after every section to explain the same thing again.

anonymous

0teas sent so far

Take one, send one.

Swing by a pop up
Check the dates below and just show up. You don't have to tell us you're coming or know anybody there. Faculty and staff, that means you too.
Grab whatever looks good
Anything on the board is yours. Want it caffeinated? Say the word and we'll add 75mg. Everything's labeled at the table if you'd rather check first.
Then send one to somebody
Scan the QR code, tell us who it's for, and write whatever you want to say. Sign it or stay anonymous, your call.

Come find us.

We set up on Fridays just outside an announced Lawn room. Follow us on Instagram to never miss a pop up!

Schedule coming soon. We post pop ups on Instagram at @besomebodyuva a few days before they happen.

Be somebody for others as others have been for you.

You’ve probably already got somebody in mind. Go send them one.

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