Recommendations for Tea Retailers?

03-04-2009, 07:18 PM

I know this isn't coffee, but I figured this would be a good place to start with this question.

I am looking for good online retailers to buy whole leaf teas and tea accessories. Anyone have one the frequent?

Thanks for any suggestions!

-Tyler

germantown rob · 03-05-2009, 04:46 AM

I have not ordered tea but they have a nice supply.
http://www.coffeebeandirect.com/abou...FQG7Ggod9GstmQ

and this I only heard about...http://www.englishteastore.com/?gcli...FQFvGgodDCswnA

Mr Moo might have some places he uses that he might recommend.

Smoking Dragon · 03-05-2009, 04:50 AM

I found a great tea shop in the Venitian Mall in Qatar. The saleswomen were very attractive and playful. I know it may be a bit of a trip to get there, just trhowing it out there.

Sarge

SeanGAR · 03-05-2009, 05:01 AM

Mostly Chinese tea ... shop is in China but their service is quite good. I've purchased from them many times.

http://www.jingteashop.com/

Also:
http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/
http://www.sevencups.com/
http://www.holymtn.com/

I prefer Jing because you are closer to the source, but have purchased from all of these guys multiple times.

03-05-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky

I found a great tea shop in the Venitian Mall in Qatar. The saleswomen were very attractive and playful. I know it may be a bit of a trip to get there, just trhowing it out there.

Sarge

I have a friend in the Airforce. His last deployment was in Qatar, maybe if he goes again he can pick some up for me.

Thanks for the recommendations guys, I'll check em out!

Mister Moo · 03-05-2009, 05:28 AM

http://www.teamerchants.com/MyPages/about.aspx

imthegoal · 03-05-2009, 06:14 AM

specialteas.com is a pretty good site as well.

Geppetto · 03-05-2009, 09:17 AM

http://www.stashtea.com/

I think the wife owns stock in the company, she buys so much...

TOB9595 · 03-05-2009, 10:31 AM

For many years I have purchased from UPTON TEA
They have a broad range of teas, great services and a wealth of tea info.
Easy and vast online selections.
Sign up to receive their Tea quarterly a hardcopy of the catalog and nifty articles on tea. "HOW TO" in teas also

UPTONTEA.com

I highly recommend them
Tom

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RevSmoke · 03-05-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOB9595

For many years I have purchased from UPTON TEA
They have a broad range of teas, great services and a wealth of tea info.
Easy and vast online selections.
Sign up to receive their Tea quarterly a hardcopy of the catalog and nifty articles on tea. "HOW TO" in teas also

UPTONTEA.com

I highly recommend them
Tom

T

Without a doubt, I second this suggestion. Been using them for over 20 years. Prices cannot be beat, quality and service are excellent.

renton20 · 03-05-2009, 12:22 PM

http://www.teasource.com/ is another great place. They are my local tea shop, my B&M so to speak and I love their teas. I don't have much experience with other retailers but I have always enjoyed what I've gotten from them and they have always treated me right.

Sawyer · 03-12-2009, 05:40 AM

Even though I have never ordered from them, this is my new favorite tea company.

http://www.portsmouthtea.com/Main.php

I just found out they donated 70 lbs of tea to the Tax Day Tea Party.

03-13-2009, 02:41 PM

http://www.teavana.com/ I use these guys because they have a shop close to me and an excellent selection and quality.

perogee · 04-05-2009, 08:32 PM

For the Canadians, this is a little shop in Edmonton (across from MEC

) www.canadiantea.com
I try to visit it any time I am in the city.

Dunkel · 07-09-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germantown rob

I have not ordered tea but they have a nice supply.
http://www.coffeebeandirect.com/abou...FQG7Ggod9GstmQ

and this I only heard about...http://www.englishteastore.com/?gcli...FQFvGgodDCswnA

Mr Moo might have some places he uses that he might recommend.

English Tea Store has some very good deals on tea. Don't get ripped off, try ETS.

07-09-2009, 12:19 PM

I use Adagio, it is fantastic: www.adagio.com

TanithT · 07-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I'll second Teavana. Ridiculously expensive but oh so delicious.

Mr.Maduro · 07-09-2009, 12:28 PM

Here's my favorite...

http://www.itoen.com/

If you're ever in NYC check out their shop on Madison Ave.

08-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imthegoal

specialteas.com...

A hearty second for Special Teas. Of the 3 or 4 online retailers I've purchased from, they've had about the best quality, consistently.

Zanaspus · 08-29-2009, 08:54 AM

Depends largely on what you want. Special teas is nice for decent tea. as is Adagio.
If you want to go more high end,
http://funalliance.com/ is a nice start.
My favorite of all times is
http://www.jingteashop.com/default.cfm (Great tea, enthusiast level, direct from china).
Also, Scott at Yunnan Sourcing if you get into pu-erh like me
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Yunnan-S...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

03-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
morefifemusic Guest Posts: n/a	Recommendations for Tea Retailers? I know this isn't coffee, but I figured this would be a good place to start with this question. I am looking for good online retailers to buy whole leaf teas and tea accessories. Anyone have one the frequent? Thanks for any suggestions! -Tyler

03-05-2009, 04:46 AM	#2
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? I have not ordered tea but they have a nice supply. http://www.coffeebeandirect.com/abou...FQG7Ggod9GstmQ and this I only heard about...http://www.englishteastore.com/?gcli...FQFvGgodDCswnA Mr Moo might have some places he uses that he might recommend.

03-05-2009, 04:50 AM	#3
Smoking Dragon formerly sergeant smoky Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: John Location: Maryland Posts: 648 Trading: (67)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? I found a great tea shop in the Venitian Mall in Qatar. The saleswomen were very attractive and playful. I know it may be a bit of a trip to get there, just trhowing it out there. Sarge

03-05-2009, 05:01 AM	#4
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? Mostly Chinese tea ... shop is in China but their service is quite good. I've purchased from them many times. http://www.jingteashop.com/ Also: http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/ http://www.sevencups.com/ http://www.holymtn.com/ I prefer Jing because you are closer to the source, but have purchased from all of these guys multiple times. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

03-05-2009, 05:28 AM	#6
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? http://www.teamerchants.com/MyPages/about.aspx __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

03-05-2009, 06:14 AM	#7
imthegoal Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Ft Campbell, KY Posts: 275 Trading: (4)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? specialteas.com is a pretty good site as well.

03-05-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
Geppetto She's Watching My Ash! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Wenonah, NJ Posts: 112 Trading: (5)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? http://www.stashtea.com/ I think the wife owns stock in the company, she buys so much... __________________ Old One Armed!

03-05-2009, 10:31 AM	#9
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? For many years I have purchased from UPTON TEA They have a broad range of teas, great services and a wealth of tea info. Easy and vast online selections. Sign up to receive their Tea quarterly a hardcopy of the catalog and nifty articles on tea. "HOW TO" in teas also UPTONTEA.com I highly recommend them Tom T __________________ I keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas Our palates are as individual as our fingerprints

03-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#11
renton20 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 212 Trading: (13)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? http://www.teasource.com/ is another great place. They are my local tea shop, my B&M so to speak and I love their teas. I don't have much experience with other retailers but I have always enjoyed what I've gotten from them and they have always treated me right.

03-12-2009, 05:40 AM	#12
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? Even though I have never ordered from them, this is my new favorite tea company. http://www.portsmouthtea.com/Main.php I just found out they donated 70 lbs of tea to the Tax Day Tea Party.

03-13-2009, 02:41 PM	#13
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? http://www.teavana.com/ I use these guys because they have a shop close to me and an excellent selection and quality.

04-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
perogee Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Kananaskis Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? For the Canadians, this is a little shop in Edmonton (across from MEC ) www.canadiantea.com I try to visit it any time I am in the city. __________________ Evolving Leafer

07-09-2009, 12:19 PM	#16
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? I use Adagio, it is fantastic: www.adagio.com

07-09-2009, 12:25 PM	#17
TanithT Herfer Grrrrl Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Tanith Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? I'll second Teavana. Ridiculously expensive but oh so delicious. __________________ Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste. Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

07-09-2009, 12:28 PM	#18
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? Here's my favorite... http://www.itoen.com/ If you're ever in NYC check out their shop on Madison Ave. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

08-29-2009, 08:54 AM	#20
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers? Depends largely on what you want. Special teas is nice for decent tea. as is Adagio. If you want to go more high end, http://funalliance.com/ is a nice start. My favorite of all times is http://www.jingteashop.com/default.cfm (Great tea, enthusiast level, direct from china). Also, Scott at Yunnan Sourcing if you get into pu-erh like me http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Yunnan-S...__W0QQ_armrsZ1