Wholesale
Nelson's Tea is a wholesale loose leaf tea supplier based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2012, the same month they got married, Justin and Alexandra Harris started the company. Over a decade later, the company supplies cafes, restaurants, hotels, spas, boutiques, breweries, distilleries, and retailers across the country with small-batch, handcrafted teas, herbs, spices, rubs, tonics, and accessories. Everything ships retail-ready. No order minimum. Most orders ship in 1-2 business days to all 50 states and Canada. Here is something most tea suppliers would rather you not notice: a $75-$200 minimum order is standard in this industry. Nelson's Tea has no minimum. Order two bags to test something new, or two hundred because you already know what works. Either way, the same wholesale pricing applies. Fast turnaround matters too. Most orders ship within 1-2 business days. For a cafe or retailer running low mid-week, that kind of reliability is not a small thing. $0 No order minimum. Start with whatever makes sense. 1-2 days Most orders out the door fast. 6+ categories Tea, herbs, spices, rubs, tonics, and accessories. 10+ years Handcrafting blends in Indianapolis since 2012. Buy more of a single item, pay less per unit. Simple. All discounts are applied on top of our wholesale price, which becomes available once your application has been approved. Discounts apply automatically at checkout, per individual product. 1-6 Base Base wholesale price 7-15 5% off Applied automatically at checkout 16 or more 10% off Applied automatically at checkout Each product hits its own tier independently. Ordering 20 units of one blend and 3 of another? The first gets 10% off; the second stays at base price. The partner list is more varied than you might expect. Tea houses, yoga studios, hotel kitchens, distilleries, butcheries, and gift boutiques: if your business serves, sells, or gifts tea in any form, the program fits. Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Hotels Spas & Wellness Boutiques & Retailers Breweries Distilleries Yoga Studios Butcheries Grocers Everything in the catalog is consumer-facing and shelf-ready. No repackaging. No prep. Black, green, herbal, oolong, white, rooibos, and caffeine-free. This is the core of what most wholesale partners stock. Specialty and handcrafted blends. Good for menus that want a standout option above the standard. Culinary and blending herbs, individually lab-reviewed. Ready for resale or straight into your kitchen. Cocktail- and mocktail-inspired tea infusions. Popular with bars, breweries, and distilleries. Infusers, strainers, and brewing tools. New to building a tea menu? Start with five blends: one black, one green, one herbal, one oolong, and one white. That covers most tea drinkers walking through your door without overcomplicating anything. Not ready to commit yet? Each loose leaf tea sampler is a 5-blend set at low cost, specifically useful for checking quality before placing a larger order. Some menus need something that does not exist yet. That is a real conversation the blending team at Nelson's Tea has with wholesale partners regularly. You bring the direction; they build toward it: bold, warming, floral, fruit-forward, whatever fits your customers. Once you move forward with a blend, it stays yours to reorder whenever you need it. No one else gets it. We deliver exceptional craftsmanship and unbeatable value to businesses worldwide, with quality you can verify rather than just claims. Lab-reviewed ingredients: Every ingredient is tested, tasted, smelled, and physically inspected before it goes into a blend. Clean formulas: Vegan natural flavoring and food-grade oils only. No artificial chemicals, no shortcuts. Organic and kosher options: Many blends are organic, kosher, or contain organic ingredients. Quality comes first in the selection. Retail-ready products: Ships consumer-facing, straight to your shelf. Ten-plus years of blending: Over a decade developing handcrafted blends in Indianapolis. Made in the USA: Built in Indiana, shipped across all 50 states and Canada. Nelson's Tea started in July 2012, the same month Justin Harris married his wife Alexandra. The name is hers: she kept her maiden name alive through the brand rather than losing it entirely. What began as a personal interest in natural, well-made tea grew steadily into a wholesale operation. Today the company serves businesses across the country and internationally, with every blend built from ingredients that go through lab testing and hands-on sensory evaluation before anything reaches a shelf. New to Faire? Sign up and get 50% off your first order (up to $150), plus one year of free shipping. Browse the full catalog and order in a few clicks. Better for custom blends and ongoing programs. Apply and your account is usually active within a day or two. Questions before that? Email clientservices@nelsonstea.com or call (317) 759-4746. Submit the wholesale application, or grab a sampler first to check the quality before committing. Account setup usually takes a business day or two. Pick 3-5 starter blends, or work with the team on a custom blend that is yours to reorder. Faire or direct. Most orders ship within 1-2 business days. No minimums. Fast shipping. Blends your customers will come back for. Join businesses across the country that rely on Nelson's Tea.Wholesale Tea Supplier — Bulk Loose
Leaf Tea, Herbs & Spices
Wholesale Loose Leaf Tea at a Glance
Field
Detail
Minimum Order
None
Lead Time
1-2 business days for most orders
Ships To
All 50 U.S. states and Canada. USPS primary; expedited on request.
What We Supply
Tea, herbs, spices, rubs, tonics, and accessories. Retail-ready.
Ordering Channels
Faire or direct account
Bulk Discounts
5% off 7-15 of an item; 10% off 16 or more
What Sets Us Apart
Bulk Pricing & Discounts
Who We Supply
What You Can Stock — Teas, Herbs, Spices & Accessories
Loose Leaf Tea
Premium Tea
Herbs
Spices & Rubs
Tipsy Tonics
Tea Accessories
Custom Tea Blends at Wholesale Prices
Why Partner With Nelson's Tea
About Nelson's Tea
How to Order — Faire or Direct
Order on Faire
Apply for a Direct Wholesale Account
Getting Started in 4 Steps
Apply or Sample
Get Approved
Build Your Menu
Order and Reorder
What Our Partners Say
"Fantastic teas. The blends are amazing and our customers love them. Ships quickly and packaged well. Highly recommend."
"I love the quality of these teas. My customers do too. Plus they arrive quickly."
"Highest quality and great prices. Always fast shipping and good packaging too. I will be a repeat customer."
Frequently Asked Questions
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