Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Harney & Sons vs T2
Where Harney & Sons and T2 differ
| Compare |  Harney & Sons | T2 ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | $7.05 | A$22 |
| Certifications | Organic, Fairtrade | B corp, Organic |
| Free delivery threshold | $59 | A$50 |
| Markets | US, CA | AU, NZ |
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Key differences
- Harney & Sons scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Support channels: only Harney & Sons offers Email, Phone.
- Certifications: only Harney & Sons offers Fairtrade.
- Certifications: only T2 offers B corp.
- Founded is lower at Harney & Sons: 1983 vs 1996.
- Products: only Harney & Sons offers Pods.
- Formats: only Harney & Sons offers Pods.
- Delivery frequency: only T2 offers Fortnightly.
- Markets: only Harney & Sons offers US, CA.
- Markets: only T2 offers AU, NZ.
Our verdict on each
Harney & Sons
Harney & Sons runs a flexible monthly tea subscription across loose leaf, tea bags and pods, shipping to the US and Canada. It suits drinkers who want certified organic and fairtrade tea on an adjustable schedule, though the price per $7.05 sits mid-field here.
T2
T2 suits Australian and New Zealand drinkers who want a loose leaf or tea bag subscription on a fortnightly or monthly rhythm, plus buyers after a personalized gift at short notice. The tea subscription is listed at AUD 22, with organic status and B Corp accreditation behind it.
Score breakdown
| Area | Harney & Sons | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9A price per $7.05 reads 22 of 43, a mid-table entry cost. | 9.1HigherThe tea subscription is listed at AUD 22 and free delivery starts at AUD 50, which keeps small orders cheap. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherFormats of loose leaf, tea bags and pods and a delivery frequency of monthly and flexible give loose leaf. | 8.0Product types cover tea subscription, loose leaf tea and matcha with formats loose leaf and tea bags, covering subscriptions, loose leaf, tea bags and matcha. |
| Trust | 9.4HigherCertifications of organic and fairtrade and support on email, phone and help centre, from a business founded in 1983. | 9.3A named operator, Tea Too Pty Ltd, in AU, trading since 1996, with b corp and organic and a return window of 30 days. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Harney & Sons | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tea subscriptions and tea shops | 7 of 52 | 12 of 52 |
What we checked
Harney & Sons
- harney.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
T2
- t2tea.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Harney & Sons | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Tea subscription, Loose leaf tea, Pods, MatchaCovers more | Tea subscription, Loose leaf tea, Matcha |
| Formats | Loose leaf, Tea bags, PodsCovers more | Loose leaf, Tea bags |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Flexible | Fortnightly, Monthly, FlexibleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Harney & Sons Fine Teas | Tea Too Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | Australia |
| Founded | 1983Lower | 1996 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | Harney & Sons | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | A$13 |
| Personalization | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Next-day delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Pros and cons
Harney & Sons
Pros
- Formats of loose leaf, tea bags and pods sit in one plan, where Nespresso lists only a coffee subscription and pods, coffee subscription and pods.
- Organic and fairtrade certification, organic and fairtrade, counts for something in a category where fairtrade appears for 16% of tea subscription brands here against 68% for organic.
- Support on email, phone and help centre covers more routes than the 60.6% phone rate for tea subscription brands here.
Cons
- Product types are tea subscription, loose leaf tea and pods, all tea, so there is no coffee subscription here, while Atlas Coffee Club lists one alongside tea, coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
- Delivery covers US and CA, so readers shipping outside those markets have no route listed.
- The price per $7.05 reads 22 of 43 here, so cheaper tea plans sit elsewhere on the page.
T2
Pros
- The tea subscription sits at AUD 22, which places T2 at 30 of 43 brands on that measure, and free delivery starts once a basket reaches AUD 50.
- Delivery runs on fortnightly, monthly and flexible, so a fortnightly rhythm, a monthly rhythm and a flexible cadence are all open to you.
- B Corp status is rarer than organic across tea subscription brands, and T2 lists both under b corp and organic.
Cons
- Support runs through help centre only, and no phone line, live chat or community space appears in that list, while 60.6% of tea subscription brands do offer phone support.
- The shipping footprint is AU and NZ, so buyers outside Australia and New Zealand sit outside the listed markets entirely.
- The range stops at tea subscription, loose leaf tea and matcha, with no coffee or pod format among them, where Atlas Coffee Club covers coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
Who each suits
Harney & Sons
Who it suits
- Tea drinkers who want loose leaf, tea bags and pods under one plan, loose leaf, tea bags and pods, rather than the pods only range of OutIn, pods.
- Households in US and CA who want a monthly schedule with flexible timing, monthly and flexible, plus email, phone and a help centre, email, phone and help centre.
- Buyers who put sourcing first, since organic and fairtrade certification covers the rarer ground in this category.
Who should look elsewhere
- Coffee first households. Atlas Coffee Club lists a coffee subscription alongside tea, coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods, and Nespresso covers coffee and pods, coffee subscription and pods, while this range is tea subscription, loose leaf tea and pods.
- Anyone chasing the lowest entry price, since the price per $7.05 reads 22 of 43 here and cheaper tea plans sit elsewhere on the page.
T2
Who it suits
- Drinkers in AU and NZ who want loose leaf and tea bags delivered on a fortnightly, monthly and flexible rhythm.
- Gift buyers who need personalization and next day delivery, with gift sets starting at AUD 13.
- People who prefer sorting questions out themselves, given that help centre is the whole listed support list.
Who should look elsewhere
- Coffee drinkers who want a single subscription to cover both drinks, since Atlas Coffee Club lists coffee subscription, coffee roaster and pods.
- Buyers who want roasted coffee in the same range as their tea, since Gewuerzland lists coffee roaster, loose leaf tea and matcha.
- Shoppers outside AU and NZ, who should start with Thrive Market and its listed loose leaf tea and matcha.
Current offers
Harney & Sons
Current offer
First period offer
Save 15% on your first subscription order: 15% off first order, rising to 22% on later orders
Subscribe & Savor subscription only; skip, delay or cancel anytime
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Harney & Sons | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Harney & Sons
How much does the tea cost?+
Harney & Sons prices by weight, with the English Breakfast listing priced per $7.05. On this page that places the brand at 22 of 43, so it reads as a mid-table tea plan. Buyers after the cheapest entry price will find cheaper entries elsewhere in the comparison.
How often do orders arrive, and can the schedule change?+
The subscription runs on a delivery frequency of monthly and flexible, which pairs a monthly cycle with flexible timing. That makes it workable for drinkers whose consumption shifts with the seasons or with a changing routine, and it matches the 55.6% rate for flexible scheduling across tea subscription brands here.
T2
How much does a T2 tea subscription cost?+
The tea subscription is listed at AUD 22, which is the main number for anyone weighing cost at entry. Free delivery applies once a basket reaches AUD 50, so an order that clears the threshold costs less to run than a smaller box. Those two figures are the ones to hold on to.
Is there free delivery and a minimum order value?+
Free delivery kicks in at AUD 50 in basket value. Below that line the buyer covers delivery, which makes the threshold the number that decides how any single order behaves. Clearing it is straightforward on a fortnightly, monthly and flexible rhythm rather than on an occasional one-off purchase.