Leading purveyor of premium teas.

When we were researching products for Ferns Country Store, we happened upon The Republic of Tea one day at a delightful little coffee shop. What we discovered was a firm commitment to tea that we believed would be an excellent companion to our fine line of coffees. We also discovered a host of slight nuances and dramatic manufacturing processes that make a world of difference between 'just a cup of tea' and a fine cup of the essence of tea. And we found an attitude of doing business that was refreshing and fun. Republic of Tea drinkers are called "Citizens of The Republic"… Salespeople are called "Ambassadors"….as a retailer we are called an "Embassy", and so on. Check out their website for much more! In the meantime, here's more about our Vendor Partner:

From The Republic
When we set out to form our small Republic, our not so covert mission was to create a Tea Revolution. Our purpose is to enrich people's lives through the experience of fine tea and the Sip by Sip life - a life of health, balance and well-being. From the beginning, tea has been a drink that is shared with others. Around the world, at high tea in Devonshire and age-old ceremonies in Japan, tea is brewed and taken together with friends and family in rituals of hospitality and nourishment for both body and soul.
Although tea is the most imbibed beverage in the world (after good ole aqua purea, of course), most have never experienced the flavor of a true cup of full-leaf tea, brewed from simple, natural, whole leaves. The Republic of Tea sells only full-leaf teas made from hand picked young shoots, the two leaves and a bud that sprout from the very tip of the tea bush. The whole leaves retain their unique essential oils and are full-bodied and deliciously aromatic. This full-leaf experience is better tasting and much more diverse in its range of subtle flavors than the teas that other companies sell. While we encourage drinking full-leaf tea whenever possible, we offer the finest teas you will find in a bag. Each single cup serving is made from round, natural, unbleached paper and is free from wasteful envelopes, tags and string. The Republic of Tea sells full-leaf tea because it's simply better tasting and much more diverse in its range of subtle flavors than the cut leaves or tea dust you will find in most tea bags.

When brewed, fine tea leaves unfold luxuriantly in fresh hot water, offering up their complex characters at a gentle pace. These leaves produce wonderful cups that can delight and pleasure the senses. And brewing fresh whole leaves is as easy as boiling water. Traveling to the misty green tea gardens in Asia and India, The Republic of Tea seeks out only the best unblended, estate-grown leaves. With our passion for healthy tea, we work directly with tea growers to produce the finest leaves in the world. Our Certified Organically Grown Full-Leaf Estate Teas and Herb Blends, are fresh hand-harvested teas, herbs, flowers and spices, grown without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides, using only sustainable interdependent farming methods. These exquisite prized teas are all Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International. Like our teas, our caffeine-free herbal infusions give up their essences best as whole natural elements. To make these exceptional blends, we use fresh, hand-picked herbs and botanicals to create blends that are more complex and varied than others you will find. All of our teas undergo correct crafting to ensure that we offer only the finest, freshest, healthiest teas in the world. As an example, unlike other tea companies which use ethyl acetate to dacaf their teas, our decaf teas are decaffeinated using an all natural CO2/ high pressure process, a process that is more costly but retains the valuable health promoting properties of tea. All teas have varying levels of EGCG, a compound that belongs to a family of antioxidants known as polyphenols which have been identified as the strongest antioxidant remarkable for blocking cellular damage caused by harmful molecules in the body known as free radicals. Because green tea and white tea undergoes less processing than black tea, they contain twice the concentration of polyphenols and are rich in EGCG. And now there is even greater good news...researchers have discovered that RED TEA, an indigenous wonder herb of South Africa called rooibos (ROY-boss), is full of poyphenols and flavonoids and because RED TEA is completely caffeine-free, you can enjoy unlimited cups, multiplying the benefits without overdoing the caffeine. RED TEA was also introduced to America by The Republic of Tea so you could enjoy numerous daily cuppas. White Tea is classified the rarest of all teas, as it is plucked only a few days in early spring right before the leaf opens. The white, downy buds are quickly steamed and dried resulting in a delicate, low caffeine tea. The Republic of Tea is proud that our SILVER RAIN WHITE TEA is recognized as the finest silver needles tea available. We are equally pleased that our proprietary method of production allows us to offer the full health benefits of magnificent and rare WHITE TEA in our signature, round, unbleached tea bags. Please know that preparing tea is an art not a science. What is right for your taste buds is what's right for you. Following brewing instructions is as personal as it gets. Steep your tea a little or a lot - it's strictly a matter of taste. Imbibing fine tea is a result of paying attention to the nuances that are the result of time, temperature and taste. That said, polyphenols are released more at the beginning of your steep than at the end, any billowing water will do the right thing.

You need only to stop guzzling and learn how to taste.