Shipping
***SHIPPING NOTICE***
UPDATE 17/10/2020: The Free Shipping Option with e-packet for orders over $99 has resumed for The United States as of this week. Shipping times continue to improve for many countries. However, delays should still be anticipated. Please see below for details.
Due to the global pandemic, some countries are temporarily restricting in-coming mail. The following restrictions apply from 14/04/2020 (Updated 17/10/2020) until further notice. Some parcels may experience delays as a result of the pandemic. Other parcels continue to be delivered within normal shipping times. Parcels may be delayed a month or longer beyond regular delivery schedules. Express parcels, while prioritized, may also experience delays. Parcels that are listed as "In Transit" but that are not moving for a prolonged period are not lost, but are waiting for the next step in their transit. Thank you for your patience during this difficult period. Please refer to https://www.17track.net/ to check the status of your shipment. If you would like us to hold your order and ship at a later date, please contact us directly by email and in the notes for your order to make arrangements. Please contact us directly if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Temporarily No Longer Shipping with e-packet but Express Shipping is still available (through EMS, DHL or DPE):
Canada, Brazil, Singapore (DPE), Ireland (DHL), Vietnam, Denmark, Ukraine, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia.
DHL Express Shipping Only until Further Notice (Updated 08/06/2020, We can now ship tea in limited amounts with DHL):
Iceland.
Official Notice of Delays for all parcels (List is not exhaustive. Please consult your local postal service for up to date information about possible delays):
The United States of America, Canada.
Temporary Suspension of all Shipping:
Philippines.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Posted 14/04/20. Updated 17/10/2020.
Free Shipping available on orders over $99.*
We ship worldwide through airmail with tracking. We offer both e-packet and Express shipping options. We process orders within 5 business days. Usually orders are processed within 1-2 business days. For back-ordered items, processing may require an additional 2-4 business days, but we will notify you in case of any delays.
e-packet
Orders up to $99 have the option of either e-packet flat rate shipping or Express. e-packet is offered at a flat rate for any order up to $99 where the service is available. Orders over $99 qualify for free shipping by e-packet or by upgraded express service at our discretion.
e-packet is currently available to: USA, Australia, UK, France, Russia, Israel, Norway, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand. (List updated 17.10.2020).
e-packet shipments are usually delivered within 2 to 4 weeks of shipment. However, shipping delays of weeks to over a month or longer may be experienced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (see above notice). Tracking information for e-packet may no longer be available for certain countries depending on the support and policies of local postal systems. Customers choosing e-packet accept the possibility of delays and incomplete tracking information. Please also consult domestic shipping conditions for your country. Please see revised list above for countries where e-packet is temporarily no longer available.
Express
Express shipping is by EMS Express or by private carriers: DHL, DPE or SF Express at our discretion. We offer a flat rate for Express shipping by country. Orders shipped by DHL, DPE or SF Express may have added import and handling fees aside from regular import tariffs. Fees vary from country to country. If you would like to request a specific carrier, please contact us before placing your order.
Express shipments are usually delivered within 5 business days of shipment. However, shipping delays of weeks or longer may be experienced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (see above notice). Please also consult domestic shipping conditions for your country.
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
All orders shipped to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are shipped SF Express (Kuaidi). Free shipping on orders over $99.
Mainland China
Free shipping for all orders shipped within Mainland China using SF Express (Kuaidi).
Other arrangements
If you don't see your country listed above or would like to inquire about other shipping arrangements, please contact us.
*More about Free Shipping. Offer not currently available in some regions. Free shipping is available on orders over $99 to: USA, Australia, UK, France, Russia, Israel, Norway, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand. (List updated 17.10.2020).
UPDATE 17/10/2020: The Free Shipping Option with e-packet for orders over $99 has resumed for The United States as of this week. Shipping times continue to improve for many countries. However, delays should still be anticipated. Please see below for details.
Due to the global pandemic, some countries are temporarily restricting in-coming mail. The following restrictions apply from 14/04/2020 (Updated 17/10/2020) until further notice. Some parcels may experience delays as a result of the pandemic. Other parcels continue to be delivered within normal shipping times. Parcels may be delayed a month or longer beyond regular delivery schedules. Express parcels, while prioritized, may also experience delays. Parcels that are listed as "In Transit" but that are not moving for a prolonged period are not lost, but are waiting for the next step in their transit. Thank you for your patience during this difficult period. Please refer to https://www.17track.net/ to check the status of your shipment. If you would like us to hold your order and ship at a later date, please contact us directly by email and in the notes for your order to make arrangements. Please contact us directly if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Temporarily No Longer Shipping with e-packet but Express Shipping is still available (through EMS, DHL or DPE):
Canada, Brazil, Singapore (DPE), Ireland (DHL), Vietnam, Denmark, Ukraine, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia.
DHL Express Shipping Only until Further Notice (Updated 08/06/2020, We can now ship tea in limited amounts with DHL):
Iceland.
Official Notice of Delays for all parcels (List is not exhaustive. Please consult your local postal service for up to date information about possible delays):
The United States of America, Canada.
Temporary Suspension of all Shipping:
Philippines.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Posted 14/04/20. Updated 17/10/2020.
Free Shipping available on orders over $99.*
We ship worldwide through airmail with tracking. We offer both e-packet and Express shipping options. We process orders within 5 business days. Usually orders are processed within 1-2 business days. For back-ordered items, processing may require an additional 2-4 business days, but we will notify you in case of any delays.
e-packet
Orders up to $99 have the option of either e-packet flat rate shipping or Express. e-packet is offered at a flat rate for any order up to $99 where the service is available. Orders over $99 qualify for free shipping by e-packet or by upgraded express service at our discretion.
e-packet is currently available to: USA, Australia, UK, France, Russia, Israel, Norway, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand. (List updated 17.10.2020).
e-packet shipments are usually delivered within 2 to 4 weeks of shipment. However, shipping delays of weeks to over a month or longer may be experienced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (see above notice). Tracking information for e-packet may no longer be available for certain countries depending on the support and policies of local postal systems. Customers choosing e-packet accept the possibility of delays and incomplete tracking information. Please also consult domestic shipping conditions for your country. Please see revised list above for countries where e-packet is temporarily no longer available.
Express
Express shipping is by EMS Express or by private carriers: DHL, DPE or SF Express at our discretion. We offer a flat rate for Express shipping by country. Orders shipped by DHL, DPE or SF Express may have added import and handling fees aside from regular import tariffs. Fees vary from country to country. If you would like to request a specific carrier, please contact us before placing your order.
Express shipments are usually delivered within 5 business days of shipment. However, shipping delays of weeks or longer may be experienced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (see above notice). Please also consult domestic shipping conditions for your country.
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
All orders shipped to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are shipped SF Express (Kuaidi). Free shipping on orders over $99.
Mainland China
Free shipping for all orders shipped within Mainland China using SF Express (Kuaidi).
Other arrangements
If you don't see your country listed above or would like to inquire about other shipping arrangements, please contact us.
*More about Free Shipping. Offer not currently available in some regions. Free shipping is available on orders over $99 to: USA, Australia, UK, France, Russia, Israel, Norway, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand. (List updated 17.10.2020).
Customs fees and delays
Import duties and taxes, as well as handling and import fees by private carriers, are not included in the cost of products. Any charges applied after shipping to a customer's home country are the sole responsibility of the customer. In the event that a customer refuses to pay their country's custom fees so that a package is returned to sender, the order will be treated as a return with requisite restocking fee, only in the event that all items are returned to sender undamaged (for details on the restocking fee, please see below "returns and refunds").
We are not responsible for delays by shipping carriers or customs. However, if your order is significantly delayed (over 7 business days if ordered through Express or over 1 month if ordered through e-packet), contact us and we will investigate. If an order is lost we will refund or resend the order at our discretion.
We are not responsible for delays by shipping carriers or customs. However, if your order is significantly delayed (over 7 business days if ordered through Express or over 1 month if ordered through e-packet), contact us and we will investigate. If an order is lost we will refund or resend the order at our discretion.
Returns and Refunds
Returns are accepted for teaware, tools and accessories only, and will not be accepted for tea. Refunds will not be issued for teaware or tools and accessories that have been used. Unused items can be returned within 7 days of receipt, provided there is a reason given. Customers must contact us first to request a return and refund. The customer must pay the return shipping. Refund will be given upon receipt of the item in original condition minus the original shipping fee and a 15% restocking fee.
All teaware is shipped wrapped in protective cushioning inside a padded gift box wrapped again in protective padding before it is placed in its shipping box. We take great care to ensure your package arrives to you safely and intact. While the vast majority of packages arrive safely, damage can sometimes occur when shipping ceramic abroad. In case of any product arriving damaged or broken, or in case of missing or incorrect item, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt and we will resolve the issue by either issuing a refund or replacement at our discretion and at no cost to the buyer. We investigate any and all issues reported to us.
All teaware is shipped wrapped in protective cushioning inside a padded gift box wrapped again in protective padding before it is placed in its shipping box. We take great care to ensure your package arrives to you safely and intact. While the vast majority of packages arrive safely, damage can sometimes occur when shipping ceramic abroad. In case of any product arriving damaged or broken, or in case of missing or incorrect item, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt and we will resolve the issue by either issuing a refund or replacement at our discretion and at no cost to the buyer. We investigate any and all issues reported to us.
Refusing Delivery
In the event of refusing delivery or failing to respond to delivery services in the case of Express (DHL, SF Express), the customer accepts responsibility for the parcel and its contents. In the event that refusing delivery leads to the loss or destruction of the parcel, the customer will not be refunded for their order. In the event of the parcel being returned to sender, the price of tea will not be refunded as tea cannot be restocked once shipped out, for teaware items, the customer will be refunded the amount they paid for the teaware, minus the original cost of shipping, any cost incurred in returning the shipment, and a 15% restocking fee.