Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Adagio Teas vs KoRo
KoRo
Higher score in this comparison
Adagio Teas
Where Adagio Teas and KoRo differ
| Compare | Adagio TeasReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KoRoReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $6.39 | €2.48 |
| Certifications | Direct trade | Organic, Fairtrade |
| Free delivery threshold | $49 | €69 |
| Markets | US, AR, AU, AT, BH, BE, BR, CA, CL, CO, CR, HR, CY, CZ, DK, DO, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IS, ID, IE, IT, JP, KW, LU, MO, MY, MT, MA, NL, NO, PW, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, SA, SG, SK, SI, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TR, AE, GB, VA, VNCovers more | DE |
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Key differences
- KoRo scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Support channels: only Adagio Teas offers Chat.
- Support channels: only KoRo offers Phone.
- Certifications: only Adagio Teas offers Direct trade.
- Certifications: only KoRo offers Organic, Fairtrade.
- Adagio Teas is available in 57 more countries.
- Products: only Adagio Teas offers Loose leaf tea, Tea subscription.
- Products: only KoRo offers Coffee roaster.
- Formats: only Adagio Teas offers Loose leaf, Tea bags.
- Formats: only KoRo offers Whole bean, Ground.
Our verdict on each
Adagio Teas
Adagio Teas suits drinkers who want a single tea shop covering loose-leaf, bags and matcha, with monthly deliveries. A per-weight price of $6.39 and free delivery over $49 keep the running cost clear, while loose leaf tea, tea subscription and matcha keeps the whole range under one roof.
KoRo
KoRo suits German buyers who want certified coffee and matcha from a single seller, at €2.48 by weight against a coffee subscription median of €4.48. Delivery covers DE only, so pod drinkers should look at Nespresso or OutIn, and loose leaf fans to Atlas Coffee Club.
Score breakdown
| Area | Adagio Teas | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Per-weight pricing of $6.39 against a tea subscription median entry of €7.41. | 9.1€2.48 by weight sits under the coffee median of €4.48, and delivery is free past €69. |
| Offer | 9.2Loose-leaf tea, a tea subscription and matcha under loose leaf tea, tea subscription and matcha, offered in loose leaf and tea bags. | 9.2The range is coffee roaster and matcha in whole bean and ground, tighter than the coffee, tea and pod mix at Atlas Coffee Club. |
| Trust | 8.8Trading since 1999 with direct-trade sourcing at direct trade and help from email, chat and help centre. | 9.4HigherKoRo Handels GmbH in DE, organic and Fairtrade certification, and support by email, phone and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | Adagio Teas | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Tea subscriptions and tea shops | 38 of 52 | 5 of 52 |
Side by side, item by item
| Certifications | Adagio Teas | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Fairtrade | No | Yes |
| Direct trade | Yes | No |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Adagio Teas | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Loose leaf tea, Tea subscription, Matcha | Coffee roaster, Matcha |
| Formats | Loose leaf, Tea bags | Whole bean, Ground |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | KoRo Handels GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Pros and cons
Adagio Teas
Pros
- A single catalogue covers loose-leaf tea, a tea subscription and matcha, per loose leaf tea, tea subscription and matcha.
- Both loose leaf and tea bags are available, so the same leaf can be bought loose or in bags.
- The tea club sets a predictable rhythm at monthly.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help is written and self-service rather than voice.
- The club runs at monthly, the single cadence listed, leaving a slower rhythm outside the stated schedule.
- The listed price per weight of $6.39 sits above the tea subscription median entry of €7.41.
KoRo
Pros
- By weight, KoRo costs €2.48, under the coffee subscription median of €4.48.
- The catalogue is certified organic and fairtrade, ahead of the Fairtrade share of 27.6% in the category.
- Coffee arrives in whole bean and ground, which covers drinkers who grind at home and drinkers who want it ready ground.
Cons
- Shipping covers DE only, so buyers outside Germany cannot order at all.
- The catalogue runs coffee roaster and matcha, narrower than the coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods list at Atlas Coffee Club.
- Formats stop at whole bean and ground, with no pods or loose leaf among the coffee lines.
Who each suits
Adagio Teas
Who it suits
- Drinkers who brew loose-leaf at home and also want bags for the office, per loose leaf and tea bags.
- Anyone who wants a tea subscription and a matcha habit served by a single brand, per loose leaf tea, tea subscription and matcha.
- Shoppers outside the US who want a tea club that already ships widely, given US, AR and AU.
Who should look elsewhere
- If you want phone support, Atlas Coffee Club keeps a tea subscription and loose-leaf tea of its own at coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
- If matcha is your main interest, Gewuerzland pairs loose-leaf tea and matcha at coffee roaster, loose leaf tea and matcha.
- If you want the lowest entry price in the category, the tea subscription median of €7.41 is the mark to beat.
KoRo
Who it suits
- German households that want certified coffee without a shop trip
- Drinkers who grind at home or buy ready ground from the same range
- Matcha buyers who want tea and coffee in the same order
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside Germany, since delivery covers DE only
- Pod machine users, who have more choice from Nespresso or OutIn
- Loose leaf and tea bag drinkers, who are better served by Atlas Coffee Club
Current offers
Adagio Teas
Current offer
Bonus
$0.75 tea samples with free shipping for new customers: $0.75 per sample, free shipping
New customers only; select as many samples as you like
Source, checked September 30, 2026
KoRo
Current offer
Discount code
5% off your next order for newsletter signup: 5%
Sign up for the newsletter with an email address; applies to the next order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Adagio Teas | KoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
8 of 58 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Adagio Teas
How much does Adagio Teas cost by weight?+
Adagio Teas lists its weight-based price at $6.39, taken from a black tea page. Hold that against the tea subscription median entry of €7.41, and against the quartiles either side of it at €3.84 and €16.66. Pricing by weight makes teas of different grades easy to compare.
Is there a free delivery threshold on Adagio Teas orders?+
Domestic shipping is free once a basket clears $49. Smaller orders sit below that mark and pay the delivery charge. Rolling a month of tea into a single order can carry you over the threshold, which leaves the per-weight figure as the only number to track.
KoRo
What does KoRo coffee cost?+
KoRo charges €2.48 by weight. The coffee subscription comparison puts the midpoint at €4.48, so KoRo sits below the middle of that field. Delivery adds nothing once an order clears €69, so a first basket over that line carries no shipping.
Does KoRo charge for delivery?+
Delivery is free from €69, so a larger order carries no shipping cost. Baskets under that line pay a delivery charge, which is why small top ups cost more per weight than a consolidated basket. KoRo's DE coverage means those terms apply inside that market only.
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