The Tea Spot Review: Tea Clubs

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Which Tea Clubs Are the Best?

When you're looking for new teas to try (or hoping to stock up on your favorites), joining a tea club is the best way to get your favorite drink. Tea clubs send you deliveries every month (or every other month, if you prefer), helping you stock up or explore the world of tea from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a fan of black tea, rooibos, herbal tea, green tea, matcha, or chai, the best tea clubs will offer a competitive variety that you may not find at your local grocery store. Plus, it's way more convenient than driving around to nearby novelty or specialty tea shops, which are usually few and hard to find.

Tea is a delicious and time-honored way of enjoying something warm and cozy. Whether you like tea as a way to perk you up in the morning or as something to help you unwind on a rainy day, tea of all flavors and varieties is a favorite around the world. Tea was first recorded being brewed in ancient China around 5,000 years ago. It was originally used for medicinal purposes (and many herbal teas still have positive effects on the body), and now it's considered one of the most popular beverages in the world. It can be served hot or cold: however you like it best.

If you want to explore more than your average English breakfast and black teas that you get in your grocery store tea bags, a tea club is the right place for you. On top of offering craft-made and privately-farmed tea varieties, you'll often get loose leaf teas that pack way more of a punch when it comes to flavor. We've seen selections like Blueberry Merlot or Orange Bergamot flavors that really shine when brewed properly. Plus, a solid tea club will teach you about the process. Different types of tea have different ideal boiling temperatures and steeping times, so when you join a tea club, you can get a quick education and enjoy tea even more than you have before.

And, of course, when you join a tea club, you'll get access to deals and rare selections you won't find anywhere else. Most clubs partner with artisanal tea producers, so you get unique teas that aren't sold in general stores. Plus, some clubs will help you connect with other tea fans. This means you can talk online or sometimes join in-person events (depending on your location) where you can find like-minded individuals who love tea as much as you do.

If you're ready to brew your next pot, sit back, and enjoy the sweet, savory, or spicy aroma of your next tea, we're right there with you. But it can be hard to know which tea club to jump into. So, we've put together some factors that might help you out:

• Box options. What do you get in your tea club box every month? Is there enough tea to keep you going for a month (or several months, depending on the club)? You'll also want to check on the tea variety. Are all the flavors you're looking for in your chosen tea club? Will you get new and exciting blends you won't see at other tea clubs?
• Cost. Tea clubs, like most subscription clubs, will come with recurring payments (though sometimes you can pay one time for a fixed number of months if you want to send tea as a gift). Make sure that if you're planning to subscribe long-term, the fees and shipping costs are within your budget.
• Refund policy. Some of the best tea clubs will have a refund or reship policy. This means that if something goes wrong with a shipment, like the tea goes bad or the box is open when it arrives, there is recourse for you from your chosen tea club. Some businesses will allow you to send items back, while others just offer reshipment at no cost. Make sure the policy is supportive, so you feel safe if something goes wrong.
• Customer reviews. Finally, you'll want to see what other tea fans are saying about your chosen tea club. Check out verified third-party review sites like Trustpilot or Sitejabber to see if your preferred tea club is worth it. Plus, you can check out the business or tea club owner on the Better Business Bureau to make sure the site you're shopping with is legit.

Joining a tea club is a perfect way to really spice up your teatime fun. To help you find the best "cuppa" on the market, Top Consumer Reviews researched and ranked the best tea subscriptions out there today. Now, you can snuggle in with a book and a blanket and sip your way through the teas of the world!