Leading Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Trade Show and Conference Takes Place June 4-5 at the Javits Center in New York

NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabis Means Business (CMB) is thrilled to announce that Whoopi Goldberg—Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning entertainer and entrepreneur—will take the stage at CMB 2025, happening June 4–5 at the Javits Center in New York City, to launch her new hemp-derived beverage, Whoop-Tea.

Goldberg will sit down with CNBC’s Tim Seymour on Wednesday, June 4, for an exclusive conversation in the Special Events Area on the CMB exhibit floor. The discussion will dive into the fast-rising cannabis beverage market and the vision behind Whoop-Tea, her collaboration with leading cannabis beverage brand Pure Genesis.

“I wanted to create something that’s fun, relaxing, and brings people together—without the hangover,” said Whoopi Goldberg. “Whoop-Tea is exactly that. It’s tea, it’s lemonade, it’s THC, and it’s all about unwinding and enjoying the moment. I’m excited to bring this to CMB and to be part of this incredible shift in wellness culture.”

With the global cannabis beverage market valued at $1.16 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $3 billion this year, the category is one of the fastest-growing segments in cannabis.

Pure Genesis, known for its innovation and mission-driven approach, has partnered with Goldberg to launch Whoop-Tea—a non-alcoholic hemp-derived THC mocktail that blends iced tea and lemonade for a smooth, refreshing experience. Pure Genesis will have a major presence on the CMB exhibit floor and its Co-Founder and CEO, Faye Coleman, will participate in the Women in Cannabis Entrepreneurship Luncheon on Thursday, June 5th. She will share her journey of starting a successful cannabis business in one of the most challenging industries in the world.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Whoopi, a cultural icon who shares our passion for quality, community, and breaking stigma,” said Faye Coleman, CEO and Co-Founder of Pure Genesis. “Whoop-Tea represents a new era of cannabis wellness—where the product is elevated, inclusive, and truly enjoyable.”

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