The Metropolitan Tea

For decades, The Metropolitan Tea Company has stood as a cornerstone in the global luxury tea market, offering one of the world’s largest wholesale and private label selections of premium teas, teapots, and accessories. Founded by Tea Master Gerry Vandergrift in 1978, the company has continuously expanded its inventory to cater to the discerning tastes of tea enthusiasts worldwide. Operating from a sprawling 130,000 square foot facility, Metropolitan Tea refines, blends, and packs luxury tea and herbs for various clients, including foodservice establishments, online stores, cafes, and restaurants. Beyond just a product, luxury tea embodies quality, sustainability, and social responsibility, reflecting a rich tapestry of history, tradition, and terroir while offering an immersive experience and lifestyle to tea connoisseurs.