What sets you apart from other tea shops?

This is a question I’ve been asked frequently at the Farmers’ Market.

Traveling Tea sources from 4-6 different suppliers to select a variety of quality loose leaf teas from the primary tea producing regions of the world: China, India, Japan, and some of the newer regions as well.  We are the only Missouri source for Hawaiian tea.   Hawaiian tea is the most “local” tea we’ve found thus far that is available for us to offer you.

Our selection is primarily organic, and fair trade where possible.  We buy in small quantities to retain freshness and repackage in even smaller quantities – 1 and 2 oz packages* – so you can affordably enjoy a variety of high quality teas.  We hope to offer more uncommon teas in the future.   (*4 oz and larger available by advance request)

Though tea itself does not grow locally, we support other local businesses with our supply purchases; for example - cups from Home Eco on Macklind, honey from local farmers, agave from Local Harvest Grocery, organic sugar from cane fields in Florida. 

Custom tea blends are developed with ingredients from local farmers, and Cheryl’s Herbs in Maplewood, wherever possible.

When you choose Traveling Tea you can rest assured that your money is flowing through your local community in as many ways as we can find possible.

“The only place in St. Louis where I can have stevia for my tea.”

What my customers are saying:

“I only use your tea for my chai.” 

“I can’t go back to drinking what I was before.  Your tea is so flavorful!”