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morefifemusic 03-04-2009 07:18 PM

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

germantown rob 03-05-2009 04:46 AM

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.

Smoking Dragon 03-05-2009 04:50 AM

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. :hf

Sarge

SeanGAR 03-05-2009 05:01 AM

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.

morefifemusic 03-05-2009 05:03 AM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky (Post 271737)
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. :hf

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

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
http://www.teamerchants.com/MyPages/about.aspx

imthegoal 03-05-2009 06:14 AM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
specialteas.com is a pretty good site as well.

Geppetto 03-05-2009 09:17 AM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
http://www.stashtea.com/

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

TOB9595 03-05-2009 10:31 AM

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...A/IMG_5551.jpg

T

RevSmoke 03-05-2009 11:39 AM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TOB9595 (Post 272280)
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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...A/IMG_5551.jpg

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

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.

Sawyer 03-12-2009 05:40 AM

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. :salute:

Steelergar 03-13-2009 02:41 PM

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.

perogee 04-05-2009 08:32 PM

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.

Dunkel 07-09-2009 10:11 AM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by germantown rob (Post 271735)
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.

DougBushBC 07-09-2009 12:19 PM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
I use Adagio, it is fantastic: www.adagio.com

TanithT 07-09-2009 12:25 PM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
I'll second Teavana. Ridiculously expensive but oh so delicious.

Mr.Maduro 07-09-2009 12:28 PM

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.

Demented 08-28-2009 02:25 PM

Re: Recommendations for Tea Retailers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by imthegoal (Post 271831)
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

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


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