# Tea Drop

> Tea Drop is an Australian specialty tea brand founded in 2003 by Ashok Dias, a Sri Lankan-born tea specialist. Tea Drop sources premium loose leaf teas, tea bags, matcha, chai, and drinking chocolate, with direct ties to Ruhuna and Kandy estates in Sri Lanka. Products are sold online at teadrop.com.au and through wholesale partners including Melbourne cafes and the South Melbourne Market. Tea Drop is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainability, using biodegradable pyramid bags and holding Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) certification.

Tea Drop offers 70+ teas across black, green, white, oolong, herbal, fruit, rooibos, and pu-erh categories, plus chai lattes, matcha, drinking chocolate, and tea accessories.

Key facts:
- Founded: 2003
- Founder: Ashok Dias
- Country: Australia
- Physical presence: South Melbourne Market, Melbourne
- Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $65 AUD
- Payment: Afterpay, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Shop Pay, Amex, PayPal
- Wholesale: Available for cafes, restaurants, and venues

## Products

- [All Teas](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/all): Full product catalogue
- [Best Selling Teas](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/best-selling-teas): Most popular teas in both tea bag and loose leaf formats
- [Black Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/black-tea): Including English Breakfast, Royal Ceylon, French Earl Grey, Assam
- [Green Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/green-tea): Including Honeydew Green, Oriental Jasmine Green, Japanese Sencha
- [Herbal Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/herbal-tea): Caffeine-free blends including Chamomile Blossoms, Peppermint, Lemongrass Ginger
- [Wellness Collection](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/wellness-collection): Teas focused on health and wellbeing including Sleepy Tea, Relax, Turmeric Ginger
- [Matcha](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/matcha): Shade-grown organic Japanese matcha
- [Chai Lattes](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/chai-lattes): Including Malabar Chai, Honey Spice Sticky Chai, Chai Concentrate
- [Drinking Chocolate](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/drinking-chocolate): Artisan drinking chocolate
- [White Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/white-tea): Delicate, minimally processed teas
- [Oolong Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/oolong-tea): Partially oxidised teas including Da Hong Pao
- [Pu-erh Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/pu-erh-tea): Aged teas including 20 Years Pu Erh
- [Rooibos Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/rooibos-tea): South African herbal teas
- [Fruit Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/fruity): Naturally flavoured fruit blends
- [Floral Tea](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/floral): Flower-based blends
- [Tea Accessories & Brewing Tools](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/brewing-tools): Strainers, filter bags, teacups, mugs
- [Gift Sets & Salon Range](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/salon-range): Curated gift collections

## About & Company

- [About Tea Drop](https://teadrop.com.au/about): Brand story, founder background, Sri Lankan heritage, ethical sourcing
- [Wholesale](https://teadrop.com.au/wholesale): Information for cafes, restaurants, and venues wanting to partner with Tea Drop
- [FAQ](https://teadrop.com.au/faq): Common customer questions
- [Contact](https://teadrop.com.au/contact): Customer service contact details

## Policies

- [Shipping Policy](https://teadrop.com.au/policies/shipping-policy): Delivery times and shipping rates
- [Returns & Refunds](https://teadrop.com.au/policies/refund-policy): Return and refund process
- [Ordering Policy](https://teadrop.com.au/policies/ordering-policy): Order terms and conditions
- [Privacy Policy](https://teadrop.com.au/policies/privacy-policy): How customer data is handled
- [Terms of Service](https://teadrop.com.au/policies/terms-of-service): Website terms

## Blog

- [Tea Drop Blog](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs): Recipes, brewing guides, tea culture, and seasonal content
- [Types of Tea and Their Health Benefits](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/types-of-tea-and-their-health-benefits): Overview of black, green, white, oolong, pu-erh, and herbal teas
- [Best Teas for Autumn](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/sip-into-the-season-discover-the-best-teas-for-autumn): Seasonal tea recommendations
- [Top Teas for Spring](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/our-top-teas-for-spring): Seasonal tea recommendations
- [Ruby Blossoms Refresher Recipe](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/ruby-blossoms-refresher-with-chamomile-blossoms): Cold brew recipe using Chamomile Blossoms tea
- [Japanese Matcha in Culinary](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/tea-drop-japanese-matcha-in-culinary): How to use matcha in cooking and recipes

## Optional

- [Fruit Tea Collection](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/fruity): Fruity blends
- [Floral Tea Collection](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/floral): Floral blends
- [Rooibos Tea Collection](https://teadrop.com.au/collections/rooibos-tea): South African herbal teas
- [Drinking Chocolate Recipes](https://teadrop.com.au/blogs/blog/creamy-indulgent-fun-drinking-recipes-to-try-at-home): Hot and cold chocolate drink recipes