Shipping Policy

At minteashop, we are thrilled to share our passion for premium loose-leaf tea with you. We ship our carefully curated teas directly from the lush, high-altitude tea gardens of Fujian, China, straight to your doorstep in the USA, UK, Europe, and beyond.
Here is everything you need to know about how your tea gets from our gardens to your cup.

  • 1 to 3 Business Days: We take great care in packing your delicate, moisture-sensitive teas to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Please allow us 1 to 3 business days to process, securely package, and dispatch your order.
  • Note: Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will begin processing on the next business day.

We partner with reliable international couriers to get your tea to you safely and efficiently.

  • Standard International Shipping: Once dispatched, your package will typically arrive within 7 to 15 business days.
  • Free Shipping: We are proud to offer free standard shipping on all orders over $50. For orders under $50, the shipping fee will be calculated at checkout based on your location.

As soon as your package leaves our facility in Fujian, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing a tracking number. You can use this number to monitor your tea’s journey to your home. Please allow 24-48 hours for the tracking link to update in the courier’s system.

Because your order is shipped internationally from China, it may be subject to import duties, customs taxes, or Value Added Tax (VAT) once it reaches your destination country (this is particularly common in the UK, France, and Germany).

  • Buyer’s Responsibility: Please be aware that minteashop is not responsible for these charges. Any additional fees required for customs clearance are the sole responsibility of the customer.
  • We highly recommend checking with your local customs office for specific tax rates before placing an order so there are no surprises upon delivery.