Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
KoRo vs T2
KoRo vs T2: the differences
| Compare |  KoRo | T2 ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | €2.48 | A$22 |
| Certifications | Organic, Fairtrade | B corp, Organic |
| Free delivery threshold | €69 | A$50 |
| Markets | DE | AU, NZ |
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Key differences
- KoRo scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Support channels: only KoRo offers Email, Phone.
- Certifications: only KoRo offers Fairtrade.
- Certifications: only T2 offers B corp.
- T2 is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only KoRo offers Coffee roaster.
- Products: only T2 offers Tea subscription, Loose leaf tea.
- Formats: only KoRo offers Whole bean, Ground.
- Formats: only T2 offers Loose leaf, Tea bags.
- Markets: only KoRo offers DE.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1€2.48 by weight sits under the coffee median of €4.48, and delivery is free past €69. | 9.1The tea subscription is listed at AUD 22 and free delivery starts at AUD 50, which keeps small orders cheap. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherThe range is coffee roaster and matcha in whole bean and ground, tighter than the coffee, tea and pod mix at Atlas Coffee Club. | 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 | 9.4HigherKoRo Handels GmbH in DE, organic and Fairtrade certification, and support by email, phone and help centre. | 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. |
What each covers
| Certifications | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | Yes | Yes |
| Fairtrade | Yes | No |
| B corp | No | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tea subscriptions and tea shops | 6 of 52 | 12 of 52 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
Additional countries for KoRo: 1. Additional countries for T2: 2.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Coffee roaster, Matcha | Tea subscription, Loose leaf tea, Matcha |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Loose leaf, Tea bags |
| Delivery frequency | Not confirmed | Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible |
| Legal entity | KoRo Handels GmbH | Tea Too Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Germany | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | KoRo | 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
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.
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
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
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
KoRo
Current offer
Discount code
5% off your next order for newsletter signup: 5%
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | KoRo | T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| New Zealand | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
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.