Upton Tea Imports is a tea company based in Holliston, MA. Last updated October 1, 2026 by My Tea Explorer.
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About Upton Tea Imports
Upton Tea Imports has sold loose tea by mail since 1989, when Tom Eck left a computer-industry job and started it from his basement. It is based in Holliston, Massachusetts, and The Republic of Tea acquired the business in 2016. It has no shop and carries no teabags at all.
The draw is depth: over 400 teas, with estate Darjeelings and Assams labeled by garden, flush and grade, plus everyday breakfast blends. A 2026 second-flush Margaret's Hope and the Scottish Breakfast Blend show both ends of the catalog in one order.
Founded in 1989 in Massachusetts; based in Holliston
- Headquarters
- Holliston, MA, US
- Founded
- 1989
- Founder
- Tom Eck
- Known for
- Estate Darjeeling and Assam; Breakfast blends; Loose tea only, 400+ varieties
- How they source and sell
- Mail-order importer of loose tea from estates in India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Sri Lanka, Africa and elsewhere; sells no teabags.
Signature teas (4)
The teas Upton Tea Imports is best known for. We have not pulled this brand's full catalog, so there is no stock count or price spread here yet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Upton Tea Imports sell teabags?
No. It sells loose tea only.
Who owns Upton Tea Imports?
The Republic of Tea acquired it in 2016; founder Tom Eck retired after the sale.
What should I order first from Upton?
An estate Darjeeling such as the 2026 second-flush Margaret's Hope, plus the Scottish Breakfast Blend.