1872 Clipper Tea Co. review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

1872 Clipper Tea Co. suits drinkers in SG who want loose leaf and tea bags with Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance sourcing behind them. Free delivery kicks in at SGD 80, so a stocked basket spreads the postage across more tea rather than less.

Key facts

Best for
Drinkers in Singapore who want certified loose leaf and bagged tea at a stated weight price.
Price per 100 g
SGD 23 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certifications
Fairtrade, Rainforest-alliance (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free delivery threshold
SGD 80 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
SG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
NAVA 1872 Pte. Ltd. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Singapore (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1872 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Loose leaf tea, Matcha
Formats
Loose leaf, Tea bags
Official website
clippertea.com.sg

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
facebook.cominstagram.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Both loose leaf and tea bags sit in loose leaf and tea bags, so one brand covers a cafetiere pot and a work mug.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with email, phone and a help centre all listed.
  • Matcha and loose leaf tea are both in loose leaf tea and matcha, so the range is not limited to bagged blends.

Cons

  • It ranks 33 of 44 brands on price per weight, so the unit price sits mid-table.
  • Certifications stop at Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance, as fairtrade and rainforest alliance shows, with no organic listing for buyers who need one.
  • Delivery is limited to SG, so an order placed from anywhere else falls outside the stated market.

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Who it suits

  • Drinkers in Singapore who brew loose leaf at home and value certified sourcing.
  • Shoppers who want loose leaf and tea bags from one label rather than separate tea and coffee shelves.
  • Anyone planning a basket above SGD 80 and wanting delivery included.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers outside Singapore, since SG is the only market listed, should start by weighing Thrive Market and Gewuerzland instead.
  • Shoppers who want a coffee subscription in the same basket, since Atlas Coffee Club lists coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
  • Buyers who need a wider format mix, since Thrive Market lists whole bean, ground and instant, a broader set than loose leaf and tea bags.

Pricing

Clipper lists SGD 23 for its tea weight, the figure readers set side by side across the list. Delivery is free once a basket reaches SGD 80, so one stocked order carries less postage than several small ones. Anyone brewing daily can work out the same rate for their own basket from those two figures.

How 1872 Clipper Tea Co. compares

Where 1872 Clipper Tea Co. is available

Available
Singapore

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does tea from 1872 Clipper Tea Co. cost?+

Clipper lists SGD 23 for its tea weight, and that is the figure used when brands are set side by side on unit price. Delivery is free from SGD 80, so a larger basket spreads the postage over more tea.

Is there a free delivery threshold?+

Free delivery starts at SGD 80. Below that, postage is added, so a small order carries a higher effective cost per weight than the listed SGD 23 suggests. Add only what you will drink before the next shop.

Which formats are available?+

Both loose leaf and tea bags are listed in loose leaf and tea bags, so a pot format and a bag format come from the same label. Buyers who brew for the cafetiere and for the desk are covered without splitting the order across brands.

Which countries does it deliver to?+

Clipper sells in Singapore, and the headquarters sits in the same country. Readers in other countries sit outside that market, so it is worth checking a brand with a broader listing before planning an order.

Is the sourcing certified?+

Sourcing is listed under fairtrade and rainforest alliance, which covers Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance. An organic certification does not appear in that list, so buyers who require organic sourcing should look for a brand that states it plainly.

How can I reach support?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, meaning email, phone and a help centre are all listed. Phone suits a quick order question, the help centre suits finding an answer yourself, and email keeps a written record.

Which company operates the brand?+

The operator is NAVA 1872 Pte. Ltd., registered in the country it sells in. Knowing the legal entity helps you direct a delivery or refund query, and those questions can go through email, phone and help centre.

Sources

  • clippertea.com.sg checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Free delivery threshold

    “Founded in 1872, we pay homage to the historic clipper ships that brought the freshest teas around the world.”

  • clippertea.com.sg/collections/new-all-products checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Formats, Products

    “Format ... Loose Leaf (15) ... Tea Bags (27)”

  • clippertea.com.sg/pages/faq-new checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Orders & Shipping: shop@clippertea.com.sg ... For information on procedures for returns, exchange or refunds within 14days ... call us at +65 6471 0090”

  • clippertea.com.sg/pages/sustainability checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Certifications

    “partnering with plantations certified by organizations such as Fairtrade ... We partner with tea producers certified by the Rainforest Alliance”

  • clippertea.com.sg/pages/terms-conditions checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets

    “operated by Nava NAVA 1872 Pte. Ltd. of 14 Kung Chong Road, #05-01 Singapore 159150, Singapore”

  • clippertea.com.sg/products/lychee-fiesta checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price per 100 g

    “Lychee Fiesta ... 20 Pyramid Sachets - $29.00 100g Pouch - $23.00”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

1872 Clipper Tea Co.

Drinkers in Singapore who want certified loose leaf and bagged tea at a stated weight price.

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