The 10 Best Tea Subscription Boxes in 2023

1. The Republic of Tea

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About the Subscription: The Republic of Tea offers several different Tea of the Month subscriptions including Assortment Tea, Caffeine-Free, Green Tea, Full-Leaf Experience, Black Tea, Wellness Tea, and Citizens Favorites. Each monthly subscription box contains 24-50 tea bags, depending on the types of tea included, and the first box comes with a 10 oz Daily Green Dancing Leaves Mug with a lid as well as a stainless steel infuser.

All loose-leaf tea and most tea bags are contained in specially designed air-tight, light-resistant tins to preserve quality and maintain freshness. Additionally, its tea bags are always unbleached and free of unnecessary envelopes, strings, tags, and staples.

The Republic of Tea's premium teas are Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and its caffeine-free tea is made using a natural CO2 method. Individual teas are sourced ethically from countries like China, India, Japan, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Pricing and Plans:

• $109-$120 for a six-month subscription
• $190-$199 for a 12-month subscription

Shipping: Ships to the U.S. and internationally. Free shipping to the U.S., international rates vary and start at $26.50.

2. Tea Drops

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About the Subscription: Wouldn't it be great if you could make tea in mere minutes, or better yet seconds? With Tea Drops you can! Tea Drops is a personalized tea subscription that offers premium loose-leaf tea that's been pressed into a single-serving drop. Their drops dissolve almost immediately, and every tea drop option is organic and ethically sourced.

Tea Drops allows you to fully customize your tea subscription box. When signing up, you'll choose from regular tea, boba, or a mix of both. You can select to receive 20, 30, or 40 teas (4, 6, or 8 varieties respectively) or 10, 15, or 20 boba drinks (2, 3, or 4 varieties respectively). If you choose to receive a mix of both, then you'll receive 15 teas and 10 boba drinks (3 tea and 2 boba varieties).

Types of tea offered by Tea Drops include options like Lemon Balm, Citrus Ginger, Chai Spice, and Hibiscus Glow. Boba drink options include favorites such as Thai, Chai Coconut, Tiger, and Matcha. After you've selected which flavored teas you want to try, you can add on extras like wellness drops, teaware, extra boba, or extra tea.

Something that's amazing about this monthly subscription is that switching to tea drop form over using regular tea bags is 15% more sustainable. All of Tea Drops' packaging is 100% recyclable or compostable and is made from materials including recycled milk jugs and compostable material derived from discarded corn.

Pricing and Plans:

• 20 Teas - $20.40/month
• 30 Teas - $28.05/month
• 40 Teas - $33.99/month
• 10 Boba Drinks - $31.45/month
• 15 Boba Drinks - $45.90/month
• 20 Boba Drinks - $59.49/month
• 15 Teas + 10 Boba Drinks - $46.74/month

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3. Art Of Tea

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About the Subscription: Art of Tea offers monthly subscription boxes for several types of tea including Caffeine Free, Classic, Single Origin, Explore, Pyramid Sachet, and Wellness. Each box contains 2-4 oz of loose-leaf tea or 12 pyramid sachet bags along with information on the type of tea you're drinking.

Art of Tea offers a great way to explore new tea flavors and classics, rare finds, and specialty teas. You can choose to subscribe to a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month plan.

Pricing and Plans:

• 3-month plan - $74
• 6-month plan - $121
• 12-month plan - $231

Shipping: Ships to the contiguous U.S. for free.

4. Plum Deluxe Tea

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About the Subscription: Plum Deluxe has a simple, straightforward website and their tea subscription boxes are just as minimal. You won’t find unnecessary marketing materials in every package, just high-quality, great-tasting loose-leaf tea.

Choose to receive one or two teas per month, plus there's an option to receive a 1/2 oz of tea each month as well. Each box includes your tea(s) of the month along with a small sample of an additional tea. You’ll also get basic brewing instructions, tea pairings, and recipes, and you can reach out to Plum Deluxe’s online community for other tips.

A membership also provides you with free shipping and members-only discounts in Plum Deluxe’s store, and you can cancel at any time.

Pricing and Plans:

• 1/2 oz tea each month - Choose from monthly ($9/mo), quarterly ($8/mo), or annual ($7.50/mo) subscription
• 1 oz of tea each month (20 cups) - Choose from monthly ($12/mo), quarterly ($11/mo), or annual ($10/mo) subscription
• 2 oz of tea each month (40 cups) - Choose from monthly ($17/mo), quarterly ($16/mo), or annual ($15/mo) subscription

Shipping: Ships free to the U.S. and Canada.

5. Dollar Tea Club

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About the Subscription: We know what you’re thinking: There’s no way they can offer high-quality teas for $1...right? Well, no, not technically, but Dollar Tea Club comes pretty close.

Their subscription program starts at $3 ($1 per tea), but with a $3.99 shipping charge. Still, you’ll get three cups of ethically sourced, high-quality tea for almost nothing. This is a steal compared to what most tea subscriptions cost.

Upgrade to the Sensei package, and Dollar Tea Club will send a 50-gram pouch of tea (enough to make 20-25 cups) along with 6-8 monthly samples, 3 HoneyStix sweeteners, and 10 tea filters. You’ll also receive a free infuser with your first order.

There's also the Sommelier package which comes with a perfect amount of tea to match exactly how much tea you drink per week plus samples of the month. And, just like the Sensei package, you'll also receive tea filters and a free infuser with your first order.

All plans can be canceled anytime, and Dollar Tea Club offers a satisfaction guarantee.

Pricing and Plans:

• The Explorer - $3 per month
• The Sensei - $14.90 or $22.90 per month (depending on whether you drink 1 or 2 cups per day)
• The Sommelier - $11, $19, or $2 per month (depending on whether you drink a couple cups a week, one cup per day, or three cups per day)

Shipping: Ships to the US and Canada for $3.99.

6. Tea Runners

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About the Subscription: Tea Runners sources teas from small-batch producers, and their approach has paid off: Many of the loose-leaf teas featured in the Tea Runners box have won Global Tea Championship Awards, and the service has exceptional reviews.

Tea Runners offers black tea boxes, herbal tea boxes, pure tea boxes (no herbal teas), and their original box (a variety with both herbal and non-herbal teas). Each box includes four teas; you’ll receive enough leaves to make up to 50 cups, along with tasting and brewing instructions.

Subscribers can receive deliveries on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis.

Pricing and Plans:

• 1 box - $26/box
• 3 boxes - $23/box
• 6 boxes - $22.83/box
• 12 boxes - $22.08/box

Shipping: Ships worldwide and FREE to the US and Canada.

7. Atlas Tea Club

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About the Subscription: Atlas Tea Club is a tea-of-the-month club that helps subscribers taste their way through the world of tea. Tea subscription boxes can be personalized for those who love Earl Grey, English breakfast, herbal tea, and more, and this tea subscription features only premium loose-leaf teas.

Each shipment spotlights two teas from a different region of the world, so it's like exploring the world one sip of tea at a time. You'll also learn about different types of tea, the farms where they're grown, and the people who make them. And as an added bonus there are also compostable tea filters thrown in along with tasting notes and steeping tips.

Pricing and Plans:

• 2 teas - $14 per month

Shipping: Ships to the US and Canada. US shipping is $4.95, and Canada shipping is $6.00.

8. Sips by

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About the Subscription: Tell your tea preferences to the Sips by team and they’ll curate a box that matches your tastes. Sips by offers both loose-leaf teas and bagged teas and you’ll get teas from well-known and up-and-coming brands.

Each Personalized Tea Discovery Box comes with 4 new premium teas, steeping guidelines and tasting notes, as well as biodegradable tea filters as needed. Tea Discovery Club Membership Perks include personalized recommendations, members-only virtual tea parties, exclusive free shipping offers, early access to seasonal shops, and tea education and recipes.

If you’re looking for variety, Sips by is an excellent starting point. Since they source their products from a variety of companies, quality can vary somewhat, but their hands-on curation ensures a satisfying mix of products in every Personalized Tea Discovery Box. You’ll likely find your next favorite tea here — or your next 10 favorite teas — and their tea subscription boxes cost less than most competitors.

Pricing and Plans:

• Monthly - $19.99/month
• 3 Months Prepaid - $16/month

Shipping: Ships FREE to the US, $9.50 to Canada, and to Western Europe for varying costs.

9. Simple Loose Leaf

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About the Subscription: Each Simple Loose Leaf tea subscription box includes 40 grams of — you guessed it — loose-leaf tea. You’ll enjoy four unique teas per shipment, delivered in resealable pouches for easy sampling. The simple packaging includes detailed information about each product, and you can order any of the products in larger quantities on the company’s site.

Tea subscriptions include their Original Sampler Box, Herbal Tea Box, Green Tea Box, and Black Tea Box. You’ll also get reusable organic linen tea filters with each shipment, perfectly sized for single-cup brewing. When you’ve finished your cuppa, simply turn the filter inside out to wash the leaves away.

The Simple Loose Leaf subscription box is lovingly curated to provide samples of artisanal teas; the company truly cares about the quality of its products, and whether you’re a casual tea drinker or an aficionado, you’ll find something to love in every box.

Choose to receive a box every month, every 2 months, or every 3 months.

Pricing and Plans:

• 1 and 3-month plans - $19.90/month
• 6-month plan - $19/month
• 12-month plan - $18/month

Shipping: Free U.S. shipping.

10. The Whistling Kettle

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About the Subscription: The Whistling Kettle has been curating tea subscription boxes for over a decade through their tea-of-the-month club. All prices include shipping, and subscribers have access to special offers on select products from The Whistling Kettle. If you’ve had your eye on a new teapot or tumbler — or if you simply order lots of tea — the member discounts can quickly justify the cost of your subscription.

You’ll also have plenty of options to choose from. Options include Black, Pure, Herbal/Caffeine Free, or the variety mix (subscribers can also easily switch between the clubs through the Whistling Kettle website). Your first box will include a starter set of all-natural tea bags, carefully proportioned for the perfect cup and all boxes come with one full-sized 4oz bag of tea that can hold over 50 servings per bag.

Each selection is curated by experts with more than 15 years of experience, and you’ll never receive fillers or low-quality tea. Given the price, The Whistling Kettle is an excellent option for both casual tea drinkers and lifelong devo-teas (see what we did there?).

Pricing and Plans:

• Premium - $30/month
• Adventure, Caffeine-Free, and Black Teas - $20/month

Shipping: Free U.S. shipping.