Woman Goes Off on "Trap Tea", Says They're "Stealing from Black Culture"

A woman recently posted a video of her confronting employees at "Trap Tea" in Aurora, Colorado, and accusing them of "stealing from Black culture." 

Alewia Tola Roba (@alewiaaaa), who lives in Denver, placed her order and then asked if the tea shop is Black-owned. When she was told that majority of the people working there are Indonesian, Roba accused them of stealing from Black culture. 

She stated, "Do you think you’re not using Black culture to gain attention? Trap Tea? The boba plug? You’re using Black culture to gain customers. This establishment is not Black-owned. You’re stealing Black culture." 

Roba then added, "You’re thieves! Asian people stealing Black culture once again. It’s okay, you’ll be exposed though. You’re not Black-owned. You’re stealing Black culture." When a Black customer tried to defend "Trap Tea," Roba repeatedly called him a "c**n" and told him to shut up. 

"Trap Tea" responded to the situation, revealing that they spoke to Roba, adding, "We explained that again this was about appreciation of the culture and bringing a dope spin for everyone to come enjoy something new."