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The Republic of Tea purchases only the highest quality tea grown at the premier tea gardens of the world, where we have long-term supply partnerships.

These premium teas are naturally processed using no foreign materials or additives. All teas are tested for pesticide residues and other matter.  All teas also undergo stringent quality assurance processes at the garden level prior to shipment and again upon arrival at our packaging facility.


Ethical Tea Partnership

The Republic of Tea is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, the non-commercial alliance of major tea packing companies working together to promote social responsibility in the world tea trade and to ensure the ethical sourcing of tea. 

Find out more at www.ethicalteapartnership.org


Sipware Safety

The Republic of Tea tableware (called Sipware) is thoroughly examined and accredited by a globally recognized product safety testing organization before the goods are permitted to leave the factory in the country of origin.  Tableware (Sipware) is in compliance with all safety, regulatory and government standards including tests for safe harbor levels of lead and cadmium.  Further, all The Republic of Tea tableware (Sipware) meets The U.S. Food and Drug Administration national requirements before it is sold in the United States; in accordance with California Proposition 65.


Allergen Information

Our Eco-Friendly Iced Tea Bag is encased in a biodegradable mesh material that is made from a corn bi-product.  Research shows the protein that causes corn allergies is removed during the making of this product but, as everyone is affected differently by allergens, our Citizens need to be aware.



 All Our Teas Are Certified Gluten-Free

The Republic of Tea is the first and only tea company in the United States to be certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), ensuring all of our full-leaf and bagged teas are free of gluten and possible cross-contamination from gluten. 

The GFCO, a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group® (GIG), is the first program of its kind in the world to supervise the manufacturing and testing protocol of companies that market gluten-free (GF) foods, for the purpose of offering consumers a third-party assurance of safety.  This new independent food processing inspection program will verify that food products meet the highest standards for GF ingredients and are produced in a safe environment.

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