Tea Distributors and Wholesalers

Consider the type of tea you want to offer before contacting tea distributors and tea wholesalers Be realistic about what you can offer your customers. Tea bags are undoubtedly the easiest option for your employees to prepare, and they're the most familiar type of tea, but loose leaf teas taste fresher and flowering teas offer an aesthetic experience to customers. Clearly identify exactly how many varieties of each type of tea you want to offer customers.

I recommend:  If you like the convenience of tea bags but still want to offer a unique experience, consider tea sachets from Harney & Sons. Numi Organic Tea offers a foodservice program that includes more than 20 flowering teas that are sure to be a hit with customers. The only drawback is that you need glass tea pots for serving flowering teas.

Find online tea distributors, tea wholesalers and loose tea distributors Buying tea and tea accessories from online tea distributors and tea wholesalers is beneficial because local options are usually pretty limited.

I recommend:  The Metropolitan Tea Company Ltd. sells wholesale teas and accessories. They don't sell directly to consumers, so your customers will be getting a product that they can't get anywhere else. Teavana is a great company to try if you're looking for incredibly unique tea varieties, but you don't need bulk quantities. While Teavana is not a tea distribution company or tea wholesale company, they sell such a diverse variety of teas that are too unique to pass up.

After buying from tea wholesale distributors, don't neglect proper tea storage Pay attention to proper tea storage because it'll affect how the final cup of tea tastes, and this is very important to your customers. Usually the loose tea distributors and wholesale tea distributors you buy from will provide you with recommendations.

I recommend:  Familiarize yourself with tips on how to properly store tea and guidelines for the recommended shelf life. If you store tea properly, it'll keep much longer and taste better when brewed. Also pay particular attention to any instructions your tea distributor provides.