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Wholesale Policy

We are pleased to offer wholesale pricing to select businesses that meet the following criteria.

1. Brick-and-Mortar Requirement

  • Products must be sold from a physical retail location such as a café, coffee shop, or tea shop.
  • At this time we do not offer wholesale pricing to pop-ups, farmers markets, or temporary or seasonal booths.

2. U.S.A Based Businesses Only

  • The business location must be within the United States. We do not currently offer international wholesale accounts.

3. Resale Certificate Requirement

  • A valid reseller’s tax certificate (Sales Tax ID) is required to qualify for wholesale pricing.

4. Minimum Order Requirements

  • Opening order minimum: $250
  • Repeat orders: $100 minimum per order
  • An annual purchase commitment of $1,500 is required to maintain an active wholesale account.

5. Payment Terms

  • Payment is due at the time of order. We do not offer payment terms or invoicing.
  • Accepted payment methods: ACH, Zelle, or check at the time of ordering.

6. Wholesale Pricing & Order Processing

  • Bulk loose leaf tea is sold in 1 lb (454g) increments.
  • Culinary matcha is offered in 227g (8oz) bags.
  • Ceremonial matcha is offered in 80g (2.8oz) tins.
  • Retail 50g bags of loose leaf tea are available on a select basis to particular retailers, with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 10 units per tea.
  • Wholesale orders are processed within 4-5 business days.

7. Shipping & Handling

  • Orders are shipped via USPS.
  • Shipping and handling costs are based on the total weight of the order.
  • Clipper Ship Tea Co. is not responsible for shipping delays or carrier-related issues once an order has been shipped.

8. No Resale on Third-Party Marketplaces

  • Our teas may not be resold on Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or other third-party marketplaces.

9. Account Eligibility & Policy Updates

  • Clipper Ship Tea Co. reserves the right to approve, decline, or discontinue wholesale accounts at its discretion. Accounts that do not meet the above requirements or fail to maintain the minimum annual purchase commitment may have their wholesale status revoked.
  • Policies and pricing are subject to change at any time without prior notice.