365 by Whole Foods Market to carry exclusive tea collection

The Republic of Tea, a purveyor of premium teas and herbs based in Novato, Calif., said it launched a collection of teas to be sold exclusively at 365 by Whole Foods Market, a new grocery store concept by Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market. The 365 by Whole Foods Market collection consists of an assortment of 18 signature tea and herb blends.

Said to be expertly curated, the collection is created using premium teas and herbs that are blended with quality botanicals. The collection comprises of two seasonal holiday tea blends, two iced tea blends, one matcha blend and 13 bold hot tea blends. The hot blends in the collection include black, green and rooibos teas served in full-leaf and traditional tea bags.

Each tea is packaged in a new distinct design that features an airtight steel tin, making the packaging sustainable and ensuring fresh tea for each steep.

“Whole Foods Market shares in our commitment to innovate and deliver premium teas and herbs to our citizens from coast to coast,” said Kristina Richens, minister of commerce at The Republic of Tea. “They have been a valued long-time partner, and we are so thrilled to be among the first retailers to join 365 by Whole Foods Market in this exciting new venture.”

The first 365 by Whole Foods Market store opens in May in Los Angeles, and will be followed by additional store openings in Bellevue, Wash., and Lake Oswego, Ore. Ten additional 365 by Whole Foods Market locations are slated to open in early 2017.