We're going to kick things off with Silk Road Tea. This incredible company bills itself as a "purveyor" of rare and artisanal tea. Each spring, team members travel to various provinces in China to select ingredients for the following year's collection.

These people make certain that they only use the best organic ingredients and that their teas are made in small batches. This means that farmers profit more from their products, and Silk Road Tea is transforming a small local economy into a thriving entity.

Silk Road Tea specializes in classic tea, new wave tea, and some of the rarest teas on the market. They don't stop there, though! They also sell beautiful teaware, and they use similar ingredients to make wonderful cosmetic products.

Website: www.silkroadteas.com

You've probably seen a Kusmi tea bag before. This incredible tea can be found in fine cafes and restaurants all over the world. They are most well-known for their world-famous Rose Green Tea. This high-quality tea is shipped all over the world, either in large quantities for restaurants or directly to your door for daily consumption.

This company has been in business for a while and is based in France. They recognize that they are a large and successful company, and they are accepting responsibility for ensuring that their practices are environmentally responsible.

Website: www.kusmitea.com

Steeped in Tea is a company based in Idaho Springs, Colorado, that ships throughout the United States and Canada. These people are extremely passionate about a particular Sri Lankan tea, and they are the only distributor of this special tea in America!

They are extremely enthusiastic about pure Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka. They are also passionate about sustainable practices, and their core values revolve around caring for the planet as well as caring for their neighbors. They're about more than just tea; they're about love!

Website: steepedinteas.com

Ikaati is a Japanese tea company whose entire mission is driven by a very simple philosophy guided by three principles. These principles are that beauty, pleasure, and health improve your overall well-being.

Their focus is on incorporating health and wellness into tea, and they have a variety of organic herbal infusions that do just that. These loose-leaf teas nourish both the mind and the body, and they also taste fantastic!

This website is particularly cool because you make your selections by first selecting a category. You can choose between Nourish, Savor, and Heritage. Nourish teas are classified as wellness teas, Savor teas are classified as luxurious teas, and Heritage teas are classified as traditional teas.

Website: www.ikaati.com

Okay. We can confidently say that Wise Ape Tea has some of the coolest branding we've ever seen among the teas on this list! Their logo is an ape, which immediately makes the customer wonder what this company is all about. They pique your interest even more by including the quote "Get loose, Stay Wise."

We've discovered that this company is about much more than tea. They have a motto that perfectly describes their mission: "steeped in altruism." They've teamed up with ten different non-profits, and 10% of all sales go directly to those projects.

They not only directly contribute to those important causes, but they also place a strong emphasis on being completely sustainable. You can feel good about supporting this company because it uses biodegradable bags and organic whole-leaf ingredients.

Website: www.wiseapetea.com

Bigelow Tea is an all-American company, as evidenced by the principles outlined on their website. This tea company was founded in 1945 and has been run by the same family since then.

Their dedication is reflected not only in high-quality teas, but also in satisfied customers, strong relationships with suppliers, and satisfied employees. Not only that, but they recognize that as a large corporation, they have environmental impact responsibilities as well.

Consumption in this day and age is about more than just receiving the highest quality product; it is also about understanding where that product came from and wanting to support companies that support their own. All of those things are guaranteed with Bigelow Tea Company.

Website: www.bigelowtea.com

Tea Senz is a fantastic company that is dedicated to distributing authentic Chinese teas all over the world. They ensure that you receive a high-quality product that can only be obtained by going directly to the source.

This company employs tea masters who travel to new locations in search of the best tasting ingredients and curate high-end artisanal teas. These ingredients are purchased at reasonable prices from small farms in China and are freshly sealed at the source.

Tea Senz understands how corrupt the commercial tea industry has become, and they want their customers to know that there are no middlemen, no markups, and that the farmers are paid fairly for their incredible ingredients.

Tea Senz has extremely low shipping costs all over the world because they are so passionate about sharing authentic Chinese teas with people of all cultures. On their website, they make it extremely simple, and you can select from white, green, black, or oolong tea.

Website: www.teasenz.com

Transcending Tea is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in premium loose leaf tea. They like to think of tea as more than just a beverage, but as a way of life. Educating their customers is a big part of what they do.

They don't just want to provide you with the best tea you've ever tasted, but they also want to make sure you have all of the tea accessories you could ever need or want to make it a daily wellness routine. Tea flavors range from novel and unusual to traditional and dependable.

Website: transcendingtea.com

Living Tea is a lovely organization based in the Colorado mountain town of Telluride, but they ship all over North America. We adore this company because, like us, they are concerned with much more than just tea drinking.

They believe that the art, ritual, and meditation of tea is a celebration of the human relationship with nature in and of itself. Each year, their team travels throughout Asia to collect the ingredients for the following year's collection, and they, too, get to strengthen their relationship with nature in this way.

Tea seeds are grown in their natural habitats and are completely free of chemical interference. This company sells exquisite ceramic pots and other teaware. They've also delved into the world of medicinal mushroom teas, which is a wise move to make to boost immunity!

Website: www.livingtea.net

Lexie's Loose Tea made this list because she curates your tea collection in a very unique way. She encourages you to ask yourself how you're feeling and markets her tea as a "mood changing tea" to match your emotional state.

Customers can choose to feel calm, adventurous, creative, high energy, sensual, relaxed, contentment, or stressed, and there is a tea to match whatever emotional mix they are that day.

Lexie's Loose Tea focuses on the health benefits and immune-boosting properties of tea rather than just the taste. Tea has changed her life, and she hopes it will change yours as well!

Website: lexiesloosetea.ca

Adagio Tea Shop offers a wide selection of teaware and loose leaf teas. This shop gets their tea from artisan growers; it's always fresh and has a wonderful flavor. The shop sells tea ranging from herbals to masters' collections, as well as information such as brewing instructions and tea origins.

This small shop is owned by a family from New Jersey, and it shows in their work. It's more than just a business to them, and they're working hard to build a community of tea enthusiasts. If you live in New Jersey, consider yourself lucky because you can visit the store, but if you don't, they ship all over the country!

Website: www.adagio.com

In 2012, a Toronto-based tea enthusiast becomes dissatisfied with the poor quality of restaurant tea. Pluck was born from a desire to create a beverage that was anything but your grandmother's cup of tea, with the goal of shaking up the industry by injecting a little fun.

Despite the beverage industry's growing premiumization megatrend, founder Jennifer Commins recognized that tea was being overlooked. Jennifer traveled the world in search of premium leaves plucked from sustainable sources in order to challenge the status quo and change the way people bought and consumed the leafy drink.

As a result, their teas are infused with locally sourced ingredients such as Prince Edward County lavender, Nova Scotia cranberries, and grape skins from Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara. This ensures that each tea is distinct and unmistakably Pluck.

Pluck has expanded its reach to hotels, workspaces, and retail partners from coast to coast in Canada, with the goal of bringing their refreshing approach to tea drinkers everywhere.

Website: pluckteas.com

We adore Tea Lee because they strive to provide a complete experience when you visit their website. You might go to the website just to buy tea, but you'll leave having learned a lot of unexpected things!

They have a team of bloggers dedicated to teaching you about the various ways you can use tea! One blogger explains how to transform used tea herbs into various cosmetic products, while another blogger shares a recipe for Matcha Rice Krispie Squares — what!?

Tea Lee makes it super simple to try a variety of new teas, whether you're a tea newbie or a seasoned pro. You can create a starter pack of 30 sample-sized teas to determine which teas will be your go-tos in the future.

Website: www.tealee.ca

Francois Delmas founded Palais des Thés, which grew from a small tea shop in France to a successful business with locations in Belgium, France, Japan, and the United States. They even established a tea academy in New York!

Palais des Thés is a tea shop that specializes in flavored tea, herbal tea, and single estate tea. These tea masters are constantly on the lookout for new and interesting tea flavors to keep the curiosity and flavor profile afloat!

They travel the world to bring you exceptional harvests because the origin of tea defines a key part of the drinking experience. Their strong relationships with their growers result in an infinite variety of flavors and emotions.

In addition, because tea is a source of inspiration, Palais des Thés creates flavored teas and infusions in Paris to awaken your senses to this exquisite beverage.

Website: www.palaisdesthes.com

The more you look into tea shops, the more you realize that it's not just about tasty tea in pretty pots. Tea is all about the community of tea lovers for Plum Deluxe. On their website, it is clear that they are most motivated by the creation of a tea-loving community.

They promote shared tea experiences, tea conversations, and, perhaps most importantly, the trading of tea puns. Plum Deluxe is all about including people from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds, and everyone is welcome in their club.

Do you want to know what their club is? You can subscribe for $10 per month and receive the weekly newsletter as well as the premium loose leaf tea of the month! You'll be a part of a community of tea enthusiasts who want nothing more than to spread the love!

Website: www.plumdeluxe.com

If you're a matcha connoisseur, this is the place for you. Alissa White is the awesome company's founder, and she is very passionate about everything matcha. She sells matcha tea for ceremonial use as well as daily use.

This matcha is particularly special because the matcha leaves are harvested slightly earlier than the regular harvest season. Why? because immature leaves produce a flavor that is more fresh and vegetal than most matchas, and less astringent than most matchas The best part of all? Matcha Source now ships internationally!

Website: matchasource.com

Teatulia, based in Denver, specializes in Indian tea. The company was founded by Dr. Kazi Anis and Linda Appel Lipsius, and their focus is on organic fresh tea, sustainability, and empowering the locals in Bangladesh, where they source their remarkable tea leaves.

Teatulia has over 25 flavors and has won several awards at the North America Tea Championships. In addition, the company has created cooperative programs to stimulate economic growth in northern Bangladesh, where their tea estates are located. They export their goods to foreign markets.

Website: www.teatulia.com

Markcol Coffee recognizes that many tea drinkers also consume coffee. They offer a one-stop shop for all types of drinks as well as all of their mixin's and fixin's! They sell k-cups for coffee makers, soda streams, and a variety of syrup flavors to complement your favorite beverages.

Markcol Coffee recently launched their own tea distribution company, Seven Sisters Loose Leaf Tea Company, which is the primary focus of their website.

Website: www.markcol.com

Tea Box is a company based in India. They specialize in single estate, high-quality loose-leaf tea. Their primary focus is on the classics, as well as ensuring that their customer base understands the country's tea traditions.

The Tea Box company's wonderful tea leaves are sourced from various Indian tea estates throughout India, including Assam, Nepal, Darjeeling, and the Nilgiris.

Tea Box connects tea drinkers to tea, not distributors or resellers. Bringing the richest flavors of the world's finest teas together with the curious, cultivated, and adventurous from all over the world. From crop to cup, this is the most fresh tea you've ever tasted. There is simply no easier way to appreciate tea's wonderful complexity.

Website: www.teabox.com

Tea Vivre is a fantastic collaboration of tea enthusiasts from France, China, and Canada. Their specialty is distributing the finest authentic teas currently available from Chinese provinces.

The Tea Vivre team visits different tea farms in China to sample all of the traditional herbs and next combinations that will help inspire their new tea collections. Their green tea, specifically Ming Qian Long Jing green tea, is their most well-known product.

Website: www.teavivre.com

The name of this online tea store is a little deceptive. You might think they only sell orange pekoe and Earl Grey, but you couldn't be more wrong! The English Tea Store has everything you need to throw a fantastic at-home tea party.

They not only provide the highest quality English teas on the market, but they can also provide beautiful teaware, sweets, chocolates, and savory appetizers. They provide international shipping, allowing anyone to bring the traditional English high tea tradition into their home.

Website: www.englishteastore.com

The Tea Spot was founded in 2004 by Maria Uspenski and is based in Colorado. Maria, who had survived cancer, was drawn to the health benefits of whole leaf tea while she was recovering. She promotes tea in its purest form because it offers premium flavors as well as significant health benefits.

The Tea Spot now specializes in gourmet loose tea with signature blends, as well as handcrafted and single estate full leaf tea. They give 10% of their profits to cancer and community wellness programs. Its primary mission is to promote health and wellness through tea.

Website: www.theteaspot.com

Don't be fooled by the similarity of tea shop names; they all have very different ideals and approaches to tea. The Tea Store, for example, sources tea from around the world. They not only offer the best teas from China, Japan, Kenya, India, and Sri Lanka, but they also offer teas from Canada's First Nations communities!

Having access to foraged herbs and plants from northern Canada is not common, so take advantage of it while you can! They sell tea from the Algonquin Nation as well as tea from the Northern Delights tea company. Both businesses source all of their ingredients from the harsh Canadian outback.

The Tea Store is a Canadian company that offers over 300 different tea flavors! Not only do they have a wide variety of interesting chai flavors, but they also sell those lovely blooming teas.

Website: www.teastore.ca

Verdant Tea is elegant. This extraordinary tea company is based in Minnesota, and their approach to selling tea is unlike any other on this list.

Verdant Tea does not categorize their tea by country or flavor, but rather by the small local farmer who grew the ingredients. All of their ingredients are native to the area, and they are all packaged locally.

As if that weren't cool enough, the family-owned estates are all listed on the tea packaging, and customers are encouraged to visit these nearby farms. They specialize in creating their own versions of black teas, white teas, green teas, and herbal teas.

Website: verdanttea.com

MaryAnn's Tea Company is a company based in the United States that was once the market leader in brewed bottled tea. They have a number of North American Tea championships for this bottled tea, but they have recently expanded.

They're now branching out into loose leaf teas, and with their stellar reputation, people are eager to give these a try. Their devoted customer base is completely enamored with the loose leaf tea. Check out the reviews on their website if you don't believe me. They're a resounding success!

Website: www.maryannstearoom.com