Alabama NewsCenter — Patricia Wallwork is the woman behind Alabama’s sweet tea empire

By: Ali Nolan

To its many dedicated fans, Milo’s Tea is the perfect beverage. The taste is nostalgic and refreshing and the brand is synonymous with authenticity and a rich family legacy. The CEO of this beloved Bessemer-based brand is Patricia (Tricia) Wallwork, whose innovative leadership and commitment to family traditions have propelled the company to new heights.

You really can’t talk about Wallwork’s work without starting at the very beginning of the Milo’s Tea journey. It began in 1946 when her grandparents, Milo and Bea Carlton, opened the first Milo’s Restaurant shortly after Milo returned from World War II. In 1989, the famous tea began appearing on supermarket shelves in the now iconic plastic jugs.

In 2002, the family sold its restaurants and began focusing on tea exclusively. Wallwork took over as CEO in 2012 and led the company through several plant expansions and new flavor launches. Now Milo’s Tea products can be found in nearly every state in the U.S.

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