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SHIPPING & RETURNS

A note about address changes: Once an order has been placed, we are unable to change your shipping address. Please double check the shipping address before checkout to confirm accuracy.

SHIPPING TIMES

Standard Orders: Due to overwhelming demand, your order should ship from our shipping facility within 4 full business days after the order is placed. Within the United States, please allow 3-5 business days transit time. For U.S. Territories, please allow 6-10 days. For APO/FPO/DPO addresses, transit times will vary from 10-15 days, depending on the destination. Orders to Canada ship on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Express Orders: Orders shipping via 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air ship the same business day if placed by 12:00 Noon PM ET, otherwise, these orders will ship the following business day. Express Shipping options are only available within the United States.

SHIPPING RATES

Rates for the 48 contiguous United States

Order Subtotal Standard 2nd Day Air Next Day Air
Up to $34.99 $7.99 $20.95 $31.95
$35 to $48.99 $7.99 $25.95 $39.95
$49 to $149.99 FREE $31.95 $55.95
$150 to $299.99 FREE $39.95 $71.95
$300 to $499.99 FREE $55.95 $95.95
$500 to $799.99 FREE $71.95 $149.95
$800 to $1099.99 FREE $109.95 $199.95
$1100 to $1499.99 FREE $189.95 $299.95
$1500 to $1999.99 FREE $259.95 $399.95
$2000 or more FREE $320.95 N/A

Free Standard shipping on all orders of $49+. Valid for the 48 contiguous U.S. states only. Order subtotal must be $49 or more, subtotal does not include taxes and will be calculated after all promotion codes or other discounts have been applied. Restrictions apply, offer may end at Tea Forté's discretion.

Rates for Alaska & Hawaii

Order Subtotal Standard 2nd Day Air Next Day Air
Up to $74.99 $7.99 $47.95 $79.95
$75 to $98.99 $10.95 $63.95 $111.95
$99 to $149.99 FREE $71.95 $124.95
$150 to $299.99 FREE $79.95 $135.95
$300 to $499.99 FREE $95.95 $159.95
$500 or more FREE $115.95 $183.95

Free Standard shipping to Alaska & Hawaii on all orders of $99+. Order subtotal must be $99 or more, subtotal does not include taxes and will be calculated after all promotion codes or other discounts have been applied. Restrictions apply, offer may end at Tea Forté's discretion.

Rates for Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Order Subtotal Standard
Up to $74.99 $8.95
$75 to $149.99 $10.95
$150 to $299.99 $15.95
$300 to $499.99 $18.95
$500 or more $24.95


CANADIAN SHIPPING RATES

For Canadian Provinces:
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia

Order Subtotal Purolator Ground Shipping + Import/Export Costs (USD)
Up to $98.99 $14.95
$99.00 or more FREE

Free Shipping to Canada on any order of $99 or more. Order subtotal must be $99 USD or more, subtotal does not include shipping fees, taxes, or import/export costs and will be calculated after all promotion codes or other discounts have been applied. Restrictions apply.

For Canadian Provinces:
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon

Order Subtotal Purolator Ground Shipping + Import/Export Costs (USD)
Up to $74.99 $14.95
$75 to $149.99 $17.95
$150 to $299.99 $22.95
$300 to $499.99 $28.95
$500 or more $34.95

Rates for APO/FPO/DPOs

Order Subtotal Standard
Up to $24.99 $7.99
$25 to $74.99 $8.95
$75 to $149.99 FREE
$150 to $299.99 FREE
$300 to $499.99 FREE
$500 or more FREE

P.O. BOXES

We ship to P.O. Boxes in the United States. To ship to a U.S. P.O. Box, choose "Standard" shipping. For pricing, please refer to the US rate charts for "Standard". We do not currently ship to Canadian P.O. Boxes.

RETURNS, EXCHANGES & WARRANTY INFORMATION

Returns: If you have an item that you wish to return, please write to us on our Contact Us page or call 1 (800) 721-1149 within 30 days of receipt to receive a returned merchandise authorization (RMA) number. You MUST contact us prior to returning your products. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER. We do not issue credit for items returned without an RMA number. We do not cover the costs of return shipping charges unless due to company error. In order to receive full credit, all returns must be unopened in their original packaging and in a resalable condition. For orders placed between Thanksgiving Day and December 25th, we accept returns through January 31st of the following year.

Tea Exchanges: Tea Forté will gladly exchange any unopened product for a product of comparable value within 30 days of receipt. You will be responsible for return shipping costs unless due to company error. You must email us at info@teaforte.com or call 1 (800) 721-1149 for an RMA number. No exchange will be given for items returned without an RMA number.

Accessory Warranty: All Tea Forté accessories carry a limited one-year warranty on manufacturer defects. Proof of purchase must be provided to show that the purchase is within the timeframe to receive a replacement. Please retain purchase receipts for your records. For third-party products not produced by Tea Forté, please see specific manufacturer warranty (usually located on the product box) for specific terms and conditions. Please retain purchase receipts for your records.



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