Welcome Citizens of The Republic
Founded in 1992, The Republic of Tea sparked a Tea Revolution. We began by canvassing the most prized tea gardens of the world for their worthiest leaves. Our mission was—and is—to see these teas steaming in the cups of men, women and children everywhere, and to emphasize a Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp® lifestyle.
Ministers
Ministers are our employees, serving our citizens and keeping The Republic running.
92% of our Ministers prefer tea over coffee. The other 8% are wrong, but we love them anyway.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are our Sales Representatives, tasked with ensuring our teas are available to Embassies far and wide.
100% of our Ambassadors have formed deep relationships with Embassies in their territory. Ambassadors and Embassies go together like tea and water.
Citizens
Citizens are our customers who have defected to The Republic of Tea—those who eschew the status quo and pursue Tea Mind wherever they go.
62% of Citizens say they plan to try every one of the more than 350 premium teas and herbs available from The Republic of Tea.
Embassies
Embassies are retail outlets to which Citizens can turn when they need to replenish themselves—either through tea or fellowship.
10,000 Embassies for The Republic of Tea, with more being added every day!
Enriching Lives Through Tea
With supreme good fortune, we have progressed—constantly enriching people's lives through the experience of great-tasting, premium teas and herbs, education and innovation.
Our Citizens are invited to discover our offerings in natural and specialty gourmet retailers, restaurants, online or by calling 1-800-298-4TEA (4832).
Over 350 Premium Teas
Our offerings include: teas, herbs, bottled iced teas and nature-inspired sipware.
Award-Winning Packaging
Specially designed air-tight, light resistant tins containing either full-leaf teas and herbs or our signature round, unbleached tea bags, free of unnecessary envelopes, strings, tags or staples.
Decaffeinated Options
Decaffeinated tea (using a natural CO2 method) varieties are also available.
All Teas Are Gluten-Free
All of our teas are Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO).
Tea and Herb Origins
Our ministers have scoured the world for the finest tea leaves and herbs in existence. These leaves and herbs are the economies upon which The Republic of Tea thrives and what it offers to its citizens across the world.
Indian Tea
The second-largest producer of teas in the world and the birthplace of Chai, India's storied tea gardens in Darjeeling and Assam are renowned for their quality and are the base for many of the most widely-enjoyed breakfast blend teas.
India is known for:
Japanese Tea
Tea has been a vital part of Japan's heritage and culture for hundreds of years. Today, Japan is known around the globe for its clean, light green teas, and more recently for the proliferation of matcha—their storied finely powdered green tea.
Japan has a variety of tea they are well known for:
Kenyan Tea
Kenya is the largest tea producer in Africa, and the #3 producer of tea in the world, just behind China and India. Teas from Kenya are similar in body to Assams, making them great bases for breakfast teas.
Explore Kenyan Teas:
Sri Lankan Tea
Sri Lanka—formerly Ceylon—has one of the world's oldest tea empires. The verdant hills of the island of Sri Lanka are known for producing high quality, bold Ceylon black teas.
Sri Lanka also is home to one of The Republic of Tea's philanthropic efforts; Women of Tea - Sri Lanka.
More about Sri Lanka:
Vietnamese Tea
Though its tea heritage is not as well documented as that of China or Japan, Vietnam produces some of the finest teas in the world. Harvested from the cool central highland region, Vietnamese tea is fruity, sweet, and bright.
More about Vietnamese Tea:
Responsibility and Ethics
A socially and environmentally responsible business, The Republic of Tea is dedicated to sharing our prosperity by developing products to support worthy organizations, including the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the Whole Planet Foundation. We are also a member of The Ethical Tea Partnership.
PhilanthropyOur People
We believe that happy and healthy Ministers—also known as our employees—create a healthy business. By offering a number of unique benefits, The Republic of Tea brings harmony to the workplace.
Healthy Minister Program
Ministers have access to an on-site nutritionist, receive a complimentary pair of athletic shoes yearly, participate in fun, energetic activities, have access to health screenings, healthy snacks and receive reimbursement for wellness programs of their choice, such as gym memberships and yoga classes.
Trips to Origin
Once a year, The Republic of Tea invites a group of Ministers to travel for a week to a country where our premium teas and herbs are grown. In the past, Ministers have journeyed to Sri Lanka, India, Japan, China, Taiwan and South Africa. This is a truly enriching and unforgettable experience for our Ministers and our hosts.
Make a Difference Days
The Republic of Tea believes in making a difference within the community and compensates its Ministers while serving—a beautiful expression of “Ta Shun” or, “Harmony for the Whole.”
Ministers are encouraged to spend time volunteering and supporting non-profit organizations of their choice, bringing Ta Shun to their local communities.
Mini-Ministers
The Republic of Tea cares about its Ministers and their families. In addition to our company's rich health benefits package, Ministers with children receive a $2,000/year reimbursement to support their childcare expenses.
Best Places to Work
The Republic of Tea has been voted by our Ministers and awarded by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” for several consecutive years.
