Art of Tea review

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

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Our verdict

Art of Tea suits drinkers who want a monthly tea order in loose-leaf and tea-bag form, delivered across US and CA by a business registered in the US. The listed price of $21.17 is the figure to plan around, and it is the figure that returns at renewal.

Key facts

Best for
A monthly organic tea order in loose-leaf and tea-bag form, delivered across US and CA with a stated price per $21.17.
Price per 100 g
$21.17 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certifications
Organic (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free delivery threshold
$60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Art of Tea, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1996 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Tea subscription, Loose leaf tea, Matcha
Formats
Loose leaf, Tea bags
Delivery frequency
Monthly
Official website
artoftea.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The catalogue covers loose leaf and tea bags, so a subscriber can move between loose leaf and tea bags without changing brand
  • Delivery runs to US and CA from a base in the United States, which covers readers across North America
  • Delivery is free above $60, so a fuller basket carries no shipping line
  • The listed certification is organic, a filter many tea shoppers apply before subscribing
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a question about a recurring order need not wait on a single channel

Cons

  • monthly is the only cadence listed, so there is no slower rhythm to stretch a box out
  • Delivery stops at US and CA, so readers outside those markets are not covered
  • Ranked on weight, the brand sits 36 of 43 brands, a high position for a basket that repeats monthly
  • Atlas Coffee Club lists coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods, so a reader who also drinks coffee gets more variety from a single plan

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Who it suits

  • Readers in US and CA who want tea on a monthly cycle rather than a one-off purchase
  • Households that want loose leaf and tea bags offered side by side in one catalogue
  • Shoppers who filter subscriptions on organic certification

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want coffee pods or whole bean coffee alongside tea, where Atlas Coffee Club covers coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods
  • People living outside US and CA, since delivery stops at those borders
  • Shoppers buying loose leaf and matcha as pantry goods rather than a monthly club, the shape Thrive Market covers with loose leaf tea and matcha

Prices

Tea subscriptions are often sold as a box, so the first number worth finding is the unit price rather than a headline bundle. Art of Tea lists $21.17 for its tea, which lets you convert any blend into a like-for-like weight before you commit to a recurring order. That same figure shows where the brand sits in the wider field. Ranked on weight, it takes position 36 of 43 brands, so a basket that repeats every month lands well down the cheaper end of that list. Comparing by weight is the fairer test for a loose leaf buyer, because a subscription price on its own hides how much tea you are actually getting. Shipping adds a second lever, and it is the part most readers check last. Delivery is free above $60, which rewards a fuller order and leaves a small one carrying the shipping cost. Run a first basket under that threshold and the price you pay per weight sits above the headline figure; push past it and delivery drops away. Because the order repeats, that choice recurs, so the basket size you settle into shapes the real cost more than the advertised rate. Entry and renewal are worth separating, because plenty of shoppers expect a cheaper first box. What is listed is a catalogue price for the tea, and that figure is the one that applies when the next order renews. Nothing here points to an introductory discount that quietly reverts later, which makes the ongoing cost easier to predict once the first delivery lands. Weigh your own habits against that. Drinkers who get through a lot of leaf in a week will feel the unit price less, while anyone alternating between loose leaf and tea bags can compare the two formats on the same weight and decide which suits the household.

The company behind it

The business behind the tea is a US operation that trades as Art of Tea, LLC and is based in the United States. It has been running since 1996, which matters more on a subscription than on a single basket, because a monthly order is a relationship you keep rather than a checkout you finish. Support is handled on email, phone and help centre. That spread carries more weight than it first appears. Pausing, rescheduling or questioning a delivery usually takes more than a single message, and having email, phone and a help centre available means you can pick the route that fits the problem instead of waiting behind a single queue. There are no licences attached to this brand, so there is no regulator or protection scheme to weigh here. What you can weigh instead is the corporate detail: a named legal entity, a base in a single country, a long trading history and a support desk with several ways in. For readers who care about who receives a recurring payment, Art of Tea, LLC and 1996 are the two details to hold on to. Where the tea ships, how often it arrives and what it costs by weight are covered in the pricing section.

How Art of Tea compares

Where Art of Tea is available

Available
Canada, United States

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Art of Tea charge for tea?+

Art of Tea lists $21.17 for the tea, and that is the same figure when an order renews rather than a discounted rate that changes later. Delivery is free above $60, so the size of your basket decides how much shipping adds to the price you pay.

How often does Art of Tea deliver?+

The listed cadence is monthly. That is the familiar rhythm for a tea club, so it suits readers who like a steady order arriving on a predictable cycle. If a longer gap between boxes matters to how you drink tea, weigh that against the monthly cadence before ordering.

Which formats can I choose from?+

The range covers loose leaf and tea bags. Having both loose leaf and tea bags in one catalogue means you can start on bags for the workday kettle and move to loose leaf for a weekend pot without changing brand, and the weight price in the pricing section lets you compare the two on the same basis.

Where does Art of Tea deliver?+

Orders ship to US and CA, and the business is based in the United States. Outside those markets there is no stated delivery, so readers in other countries should look for a brand that serves their address. Free delivery above $60 applies within the served markets.

Is the tea organic?+

The certification listed for the range is organic. Organic is a filter plenty of tea shoppers apply, and stating it plainly settles that question quickly. Other labels you may notice in this category, such as fairtrade or direct trade, are not part of what is listed here.

Who runs Art of Tea?+

The company trades as Art of Tea, LLC from US and has been going since 1996. A named legal entity and a long trading history give a recurring buyer something concrete to hold on to, particularly when a monthly payment is set up in advance. No licences are attached to this brand.

How do I get help with an order?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so email, phone and a help centre are all open to you. On a subscription that matters, because pausing or querying a delivery usually takes more than a single exchange. Pick the channel that matches how urgent the problem is rather than sitting on one inbox.

What does Art of Tea sell besides a subscription?+

The catalogue spans tea subscription, loose leaf tea and matcha, with the tea subscription and loose leaf tea at the centre and matcha alongside. If you also drink coffee and would rather cover both drinks on one plan, Atlas Coffee Club lists coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods instead.

Sources

  • artoftea.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Products

    “Loose Leaf Tea, Tea of the Month Club, Packaged Teas, Matcha; 'we hand-craft award-winning organic teas in Los Angeles'”

  • artoftea.com/pages/about checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Headquarters

    “The seeds that formed the foundation of Art of Tea were first planted in 1996 when Steve Schwartz began his journey of extensive study”

  • artoftea.com/pages/general-policies checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity, Support channels

    “Welcome to the website of Art of Tea, LLC ("Art of Tea")”

  • artoftea.com/pages/tea-of-the-month checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Delivery frequency, Formats

    “GET NEW TEA MONTHLY Each month, 2-4 ounces (or 12 teabags!) of a new tea will be shipped to you”

  • artoftea.com/policies/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Free delivery threshold, Markets

    “To receive free shipping within the continental US for a retail order, your order must be $60 prior to tax”

  • artoftea.com/products/earl-grey-creme checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Certifications, Price per 100 g

    “Organic; 'Organic Black Tea, Natural Oil of Bergamot, Natural Flavors'”

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

Art of Tea

A monthly organic tea order in loose-leaf and tea-bag form, delivered across US and CA with a stated price per $21.17.

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