Tea Culture Tea Recipes Tea Library Tea News About Us Philanthropy Shop Teas 0 WELCOME TO THE REPUBLIC OF TEA About Us Blog Home / About Us 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. Ambassadors Citizens Embassies 92% …of our Ministers prefer tea over coffee. The other 8% are wrong, but we love them anyway. "The life of tea is the life of the moment. We have only Now, and we each sip it in our own cups." The Minister of Leaves OUR PURPOSE 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 300 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). GLOBAL IMPORTS 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. China India Japan Kenya Sri Lanka Vietnam Chinese Tea Tea is produced in vast areas of China, mostly in the southern half of the country. The Chinese drink mainly green tea and produce some of the world’s rarest green teas, but they export mostly black tea. China is Known for These Tea Varieties: Green Tea Black 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. Philanthropy Our 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. "Who draws the water and boils it? Who spoons the leaves from the tin, and places them in the pot? Who lifts the kettle and pours? Who waits? Who fills the cup? Who drinks the tea?" The Minister of Leaves Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp® Shop Tea Browse Tea Culture Tea Recipes Tea Library Tea News Information Digital Catalogue About Us Philanthropy Media Resources Ambassador Resources Defect to The Republic of Tea to Receive Special Offers, News, and Updates. Sign Up Connect with Us on Social Media: The Republic of Tea © Copyright 2000-2021.