The Republic of Tea is a tea company based in Larkspur, CA. Last updated October 1, 2026 by My Tea Explorer.
The Republic of Tea in numbers
About The Republic of Tea
The Republic of Tea was started in 1992 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler, the founders of Banana Republic, with Bill Rosenzweig. Ron Rubin bought it in 1994 and his family still owns it. The company is based in Larkspur, California, and in 2016 it also bought Upton Tea Imports, the Massachusetts loose tea seller.
Its product is mostly bagged tea in round metal tins, around 350 varieties, sold online and in grocery and gift stores. It was the first tea company certified organic by the USDA. Buy a tin of All Day Earl Grey or Daily Green Tea first; the SuperHerb and SuperDigest herbal lines are the caffeine-free side.
Founded in 1992; based in Larkspur, California
- Headquarters
- Larkspur, CA, US
- Founded
- 1992
- Founders
- Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler, Bill Rosenzweig
- Known for
- Bagged tea in round tins; Wellness herbal blends; Organic green and black tea
- How they source and sell
- Privately owned blender and brand selling about 350 teas online and through grocery and specialty retailers.
Signature teas (3)
The teas The Republic of Tea is best known for. We have not pulled this brand's full catalog, so there is no stock count or price spread here yet.
Daily Green Tea®
All Day Earl Grey® Tea
SuperDigest Tea®
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns The Republic of Tea?
Ron Rubin bought it in 1994 and it remains privately owned.
Does The Republic of Tea have shops?
No company shops are listed; it sells online and through grocery and specialty retailers.
What should I order first from The Republic of Tea?
All Day Earl Grey or Daily Green Tea, both sold in its standard round tins.