I know this isn't coffee, but I figured this would be a good place to start with this question.

I am looking for good online retailers to buy whole leaf teas and tea accessories. Anyone have one the frequent?

Thanks for any suggestions!

-Tyler
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I have not ordered tea but they have a nice supply.
http://www.coffeebeandirect.com/abou...FQG7Ggod9GstmQ

and this I only heard about...http://www.englishteastore.com/?gcli...FQFvGgodDCswnA

Mr Moo might have some places he uses that he might recommend.
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I found a great tea shop in the Venitian Mall in Qatar. The saleswomen were very attractive and playful. I know it may be a bit of a trip to get there, just trhowing it out there. :-)

Sarge
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Mostly Chinese tea ... shop is in China but their service is quite good. I've purchased from them many times.

http://www.jingteashop.com/

Also:
http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/
http://www.sevencups.com/
http://www.holymtn.com/

I prefer Jing because you are closer to the source, but have purchased from all of these guys multiple times.
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I have a friend in the Airforce. His last deployment was in Qatar, maybe if he goes again he can pick some up for me. :-)


Thanks for the recommendations guys, I'll check em out!
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http://www.teamerchants.com/MyPages/about.aspx
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specialteas.com is a pretty good site as well.
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http://www.stashtea.com/

I think the wife owns stock in the company, she buys so much...
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For many years I have purchased from UPTON TEA
They have a broad range of teas, great services and a wealth of tea info.
Easy and vast online selections.
Sign up to receive their Tea quarterly a hardcopy of the catalog and nifty articles on tea. "HOW TO" in teas also

UPTONTEA.com

I highly recommend them
Tom

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Without a doubt, I second this suggestion. Been using them for over 20 years. Prices cannot be beat, quality and service are excellent.
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http://www.teasource.com/ is another great place. They are my local tea shop, my B&M so to speak and I love their teas. I don't have much experience with other retailers but I have always enjoyed what I've gotten from them and they have always treated me right.
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Even though I have never ordered from them, this is my new favorite tea company.

http://www.portsmouthtea.com/Main.php

I just found out they donated 70 lbs of tea to the Tax Day Tea Party. :-)
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http://www.teavana.com/ I use these guys because they have a shop close to me and an excellent selection and quality.
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For the Canadians, this is a little shop in Edmonton (across from MEC :-) ) www.canadiantea.com
I try to visit it any time I am in the city.
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English Tea Store has some very good deals on tea. Don't get ripped off, try ETS.
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I use Adagio, it is fantastic: www.adagio.com
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I'll second Teavana. Ridiculously expensive but oh so delicious.
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Here's my favorite...

http://www.itoen.com/

If you're ever in NYC check out their shop on Madison Ave.
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A hearty second for Special Teas. Of the 3 or 4 online retailers I've purchased from, they've had about the best quality, consistently.
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Depends largely on what you want. Special teas is nice for decent tea. as is Adagio.
If you want to go more high end,
http://funalliance.com/ is a nice start.
My favorite of all times is
http://www.jingteashop.com/default.cfm (Great tea, enthusiast level, direct from china).
Also, Scott at Yunnan Sourcing if you get into pu-erh like me
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Yunnan-S...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
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