Standard Flat Rate Shipping $5.99*

*All glass bottled iced teas and 1/2 gallon concentrates will only be sent via priority shipping method. 

Free Shipping on domestic orders over $59

Free standard shipping applies to U.S. domestic orders over $59. Order must total $59 or more before tax and shipping. International and previous orders excluded. Excludes glass bottled iced teas and 1/2 gallon tea concentrates. Free shipping offer applies only to the standard shipping option.

All orders placed after 2:00 PM CST Monday-Friday will process within 24-48 hours.

Standard Shipping Rates
Location Order Total Under $59 Order Total Over $59
Continental US $5.99 Standard (7-9 Business Days)
$7.99 Priority (2-5 Business Days)*		 FREE Standard (7-9 Business Days)
US PO Boxes
(Continental US)		 $5.99 Standard (7-9 Business Days) FREE Standard (7-9 Business Days)
Hawaii, Alaska $6.99 Standard (7-9 Business Days) FREE Standard (7-9 Business Days)
US Territories $6.99 Standard (10-14 Business Days)
APO/FPO $6.99 Standard (10-14 Business Days)
International Starting at $26.50 - Additional tax and duties may apply
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  Express Shipping Rates
Express Option Order Total Under $59 Order Total Over $59
Two Day $19.99 (Order by Noon CST, delivers M-F) $19.99 (Order by Noon CST, delivers M-F)
Next Day $29.99 (Order by Noon CST, delivers M-F) $29.99 (Order by Noon CST, delivers M-F)

$2.99 USPS Shipping for Single Cup Samples

$2.99 USPS Shipping applies to U.S. domestic orders when less than 12 Single Cup Samples are the only item in your cart. If you'd like to add additional items to your cart, the total cart must total $59 or more before tax and shipping to receive free shipping, otherwise Standard Shipping Rates will apply. International and previous orders excluded. Excludes glass bottled iced teas and 1/2 gallon tea concentrates. $2.99 shipping offer applies only to USPS shipping option.



Free Shipping with Downton Abbey® Three Tea Gift*

*Free standard shipping applies to U.S. domestic orders that include the Downton Abbey® Three Tea Gift (#71339), no minimum spend required. International orders and orders containing glass bottled teas or 1/2 gallons are excluded from free shipping.  Offer may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon and/or offer. This offer cannot be applied to previous or future orders and cannot be redeemed for cash. This offer is only valid when ordering direct from The Republic of Tea. 


Free Shipping on GOLD IN YOUR BACKYARD book*

*Free shipping applies to U.S. domestic orders when GOLD IN YOUR BACKYARD is the only item in your cart. If you'd like to add additional items to your cart, those items must total $59 or more before tax and shipping to receive free shipping. International and previous orders excluded. Excludes glass bottled iced teas and 1/2 gallon tea concentrates. Free shipping offer applies only to the standard shipping option.

Sales Tax

Why did I get charged sales tax?

The Republic of Tea is responsible for charging sales tax, as applicable, per state laws and local tax laws or where The Republic of Tea is otherwise obligated to do so. Sales tax can vary per order due to several factors.

How is sales tax calculated?

State and local sales tax, when applicable, will be charged on items purchased from The Republic of Tea that are shipped to a United States address.

The amount of sales tax charged on any given order is based on a number of factors including, but not limited to:

  • Type of item purchased
  • Buyer's delivery address
  • Seller's return address
  • Shipping costs

Are there any additional taxes or duty for international shipments?

Additional taxes and duty may apply depending on the shipment's destination.

*Shipping charges are based on the delivered merchandise total to each shipping address. For example, if you place an order for yourself and for a friend, shipping charges will be calculated on each delivery.

*Priority shipping method delivers Tuesday-Saturday.