40+ Coupon-free Ways to Save Money at Online Tea Stores

For tea drinkers, the best part of online shopping is discovering blends that you can't find in stores. The second-best part is finding new ways to save money. When shipping gets expensive, wouldn't it be nice to shave off a few dollars?

Fortunately, most online tea stores offer special discounts and freebies that don't require a coupon. However, they're not always easy to find, so I've gathered as many as possible and organized them in this article. Learn how to save at Adagio Teas, Tea Drops, The Republic of Tea, DAVIDsTEA, Art of Tea and Harney & Sons Fine Teas.

For the record, this is NOT a paid promotion of any of these businesses. Also, these deals may change or expire over time. Check the websites for up-to-date information.

Adagio Teas

Adagio Teas sells a wide range of teas, merchandise and custom blends. Here's how to save on your order:

• New customers can order tea samples for 75 cents and free shipping.
• Get extra free samples with Adagio Trading Cards. After your three initial cards, you'll earn a new card every week.
• Earn free economy shipping when you spend $49 or more.
• With the Adagio Rewards program, you can earn points for making purchases and writing reviews. In return, you'll exchange these points for free samples and merchandise.
• Get 10 rewards points when you refer a friend.
• If you're following @AdagioTeas on Twitter, you can earn 1 reward point every day by tweeting about a tea that you're enjoying. Go to the product page and scroll until you see the "Tweet This" button, then post the pre-written tweet.
• Create a custom tea blend, and you'll earn points every time someone makes a purchase. You'll earn 3 points for samples and 12 points for three-ounce pouches and five-ounce tins.
• If you buy two custom blends that are in a "relationship," you'll save 10% on that purchase.
• When you choose Auto Delivery, you'll get 5% off your first order. After that, you'll get 1% more off each order until you reach a maximum of 15%.
• Periodically, Adagio may add an Adagio Share Box to your cart when you place an order worth $29 or more. This box contains four single-serving packages of tea. You can share the tea with friends or enjoy it yourself.
• Your friends can use their rewards points to send you a gift.
• Occasionally, Adagio adds free products to your cart. Typically, you'll have to spend a certain amount to unlock these rewards. These gifts appear at random times throughout the year, so keep checking the website.
• If you're a new customer, ask a friend with an Adagio account to send you a $5 certificate. CommuniTEA members can send a free box once they've earned 2,500 accolades.
• Many blends have the option to buy a sample at a reduced price. Make sure you choose the sample option when you're selecting a quantity on the product page.
• Narrow down your selection with their free quiz.
• Check out their blog for free tips and recipes.

Tea Drops

Tea Drops sells compressed tea droplets that dissolve in water. Here's how to save on your order:

• Get free shipping when you spend $45 or more on your order.
• Subscribe to their email newsletter to get 10% off your first order.
• Become a Tea Drops subscriber to get free shipping, 15% off your orders and occasional gifts and samples.
• Sign up for the rewards program to start earning points that you can exchange for discounts. Your points accumulate when you make purchases, share reviews, sign up for a subscription, follow Tea Drops on social media and more.
• As you place more orders, you'll advance to higher tiers with exclusive rewards, such as giveaways, event invites, free standard shipping and free limited-edition tea accessories.
• Get $10 in rewards points when you refer a friend.
• Browse their clearance section to save up to 60% on products.
• If you're a new customer, ask a friend with a Tea Drops account to send you $10 off your first $50 purchase with the referral program.
• For influencers, talk to the chatbot on the Tea Drops website and submit your name, email address and social media handles. If you're a good fit for the brand, you could become a Tea Drops ambassador and receive special benefits.
• When you ask the chatbot for a coupon, you may receive an exclusive discount code.
• Browse their blog for free health and wellness information.

The Republic of Tea

The Republic of Tea is your source for quality hot and iced teas. Here's how to save on your order:

• Get free standard shipping when you spend $59 or more.
• Visit the official coupon page to learn about existing promotions.
• Sign up for their Prime Citizen program to earn rewards every time you shop, write reviews and complete surveys. You can exchange these rewards for discounts on your orders.
• Earn $1o off your next purchase of $25 or more when you refer a friend.
• Subscribe to Sip By Sip Auto Ship for free shipping and extra rewards.
• Check out the TeaMind Today blog for a free library of articles.

DAVIDsTEA

DAVIDsTEA is a Canadian-based tea company that ships to Canada and the United States. Here's how to save on your order:

• Get free shipping when you spend $75 or more.
• Browse the sales section and value bundles to get deals on various products.
• Check out the official contests and promotions page to learn about existing deals.
• Sign up for the Frequent Steeper Program to earn points whenever you make a purchase. You can exchange these points for discounts on your orders.
• Once you spend $400, you'll become a Super Steeper with access to exclusive promotions.
• Subscribe to their newsletter to get 10% off your first order.
• Visit their Steep Thoughts blog and Steeping Together podcast for free wellness information.

Art of Tea

Art of Tea sells fine hand-blended teas. Here's how to save on your order:

• Place an order worth $60 or more to receive free shipping.
• Get 10% off your first order when you subscribe to their newsletter.
• Subscribe to LoyalTEA Rewards to earn points whenever you make purchases, write reviews and follow Art of Tea on social media. You can redeem these points for discounts on your orders.
• Earn $20 in rewards points when you refer a friend.
• As you spend money or refer more friends, you'll advance to higher tiers that come with birthday bonuses, Double Points days and access to exclusive sales.
• If you have a friend with an Art of Tea account, ask them to send you a coupon for $20 off your first purchase of $40 or more.
• Narrow down your selection with their tea quiz.
• View their blog for free recipes and wellness information.

Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Harney & Sons Fine Teas offers a global selection of high-end teas. Here's how to save on your order:

• Earn free shipping when you spend $59 or more.
• Visit the sale section to find discounted products.
• Receive a discount on your order when you sign up for a subscription.
• Become an Infusiast Rewards member to earn 5% store credit on your purchases. This amount increases as you spend more money and advance to higher tiers.
• Get a $10 credit when you refer a friend.
• Veterans and active duty personnel may qualify for a special military discount. Verify your status with VerifyPass to get started.
• If you have a friend with a Harvey & Sons Fine Teas account, ask them to send you a coupon for $10 off your first $30 purchase.
• Narrow down your selection with their perfect tea quiz.
• Read their blog for free information about tea.

How do you save money when you're buying tea online? Is there a brand that you want me to cover in a future article? Let me know in the comments.