Frequently Asked Questions*

How do I earn Tea Leaf Rewards?

It's easy to earn Tea Leaf Rewards! Simply sign in to your account before making a purchase. Rewards are automatically added to eligible accounts.

You can earn Tea Leaf Rewards in the following ways:

Purchases*

Earn Tea Leaf Rewards on every eligible purchase at republicoftea.com based on your tier status:

Tier

Rewards Earned

Citizen

2.5 Tea Leaf Rewards per $1 spent (on merchandise after discounts)

Collector

5 Tea Leaf Rewards per $1 spent (on merchandise after discounts)

Curator

7.5 Tea Leaf Rewards per $1 spent (on merchandise after discounts)

Connoisseur

10 Tea Leaf Rewards per $1 spent (on merchandise after discounts)

Create an Account

Receive 100 Tea Leaf Rewards when you create an account at republicoftea.com and complete your first purchase.

Write a Review

Earn 50 Tea Leaf Rewards for each approved review published on republicoftea.com.

Limit five reviews per month.

Social Media Activities

Earn:

  • 10 Tea Leaf Rewards when you follow The Republic of Tea on Instagram
  • 10 Tea Leaf Rewards when you share republicoftea.com on Facebook

These rewards may only be earned once per account.

Subscription Orders

Curators and Connoisseurs earn an additional 100 Tea Leaf Rewards after every fifth subscription shipment.

Only applies to subscription shipments starting 7/1/2026.

Refer a Friend

Earn 200 Tea Leaf Rewards for each successful referral. Rewards are awarded after your referred friend completes their first purchase using your referral link or code.

Referred friends must be a new citizen for rewards to be eligible.

*Reward Availability

Tea Leaf Rewards earned from purchases will appear in your account after your order ships and will remain in pending status for 30 days to allow for returns or exchanges.

*Points are earned on merchandise purchases after discounts and exclude shipping, taxes, gift cards and fees.

Reward Expiration

Tea Leaf Rewards expire after 12 months of inactivity. Any qualifying loyalty activity, such as making a purchase or earning or redeeming rewards, will keep your account active.

The Republic of Tea is not responsible for lost, stolen, or expired rewards.

Do Tea Leaf Rewards Expire?

Tea Leaf Rewards expire after 12 months of inactivity. Any qualifying loyalty activity, such as making a purchase or earning or redeeming rewards, will keep your account active.

The Republic of Tea is not responsible for lost, stolen, or expired rewards.

How do I redeem my Tea Leaf Rewards?

Sign in to your account and proceed to checkout. During checkout, you will have the option to apply your available Tea Leaf Rewards toward your order subtotal.

Tea Leaf Rewards may be redeemed toward eligible merchandise only, up to the order subtotal, and cannot be applied to shipping, taxes, gift cards or fees.

How do Tiers work?

Your tier is based on your eligible spending at republicoftea.com over a rolling 12-month period.

Tier

Annual Spend Requirement

Citizen

Free to join

Collector

Spend $100+

Curator

Spend $200+

Connoisseur

Spend $500+

When you reach a new tier, you will immediately unlock that tier's benefits.

Your tier status remains active for 12 months from the date you qualify. During that time, continue making purchases to maintain your tier.

At the end of your 12-month tier period, we will review your eligible spending from the previous 12 months:

  • If you have met the spending requirement for your current tier, you will keep that tier.
  • If you have not met the spending requirement for your current tier, you will move to the tier that matches your spending level.
When do I move into a new tier?

As soon as your eligible purchases meet the spending requirement for the next tier, you will automatically be upgraded and receive the benefits of that tier.

Can I lose my tier status?

Yes. Tier status is reviewed based on your eligible spending over the applicable 12-month qualification period. If you do not meet the spending requirement for your current tier at the end of the 12-month period, you may move to a lower tier.

Do returns affect my tier status or Tea Leaf Rewards?

Yes. Returned items may reduce the Tea Leaf Rewards earned from a purchase and may affect the spending total used to determine tier status.

Do subscription purchases count toward tier qualification?

Yes. Eligible subscription purchases count toward tier qualification and earn Tea Leaf Rewards according to your current tier.

What is the Prime Citizen™ Program?

The Prime Citizen™ Program is The Republic of Tea's loyalty program. Members earn Tea Leaf Rewards on eligible purchases and activities, which can be redeemed for discounts on future orders.

Members also enjoy tier-based benefits, with higher reward earning rates and additional perks available as they advance through the program.

Participation is free and available to customers who create an account at republicoftea.com.

Tea Leaf Rewards can be earned on all purchases made on or after March 29, 2017.

How do I access the Prime Citizen™ Program and review my Tea Leaf Rewards?

Sign in to your account or create one at republicoftea.com.

From the My Account page, select Loyalty to view:

  • Your current tier status
  • Available Tea Leaf Rewards
  • Tier progress
  • Reward activity and history
  • Available ways to earn and redeem rewards