About us
Tea worth lingering over
Da LBI Collective, home of Da LBI Tea, is an independent tea shop based in Bellwood, Illinois. We built it for one reason: most people never find a tea they truly love, because tea is usually sold by category instead of by taste.
So we do it differently. Every blend in the shop is listed by what it tastes like, the mood it suits, and how much caffeine it carries. You can shop by Bright & Fruity, Rich & Cozy, Bold & Unusual or Caffeine-Free Evenings, and nearly every blend comes in a $4.99 sample so you can try before you commit to a full bag.
The tea
We hand-pick small-batch blends from trusted artisan blenders known for expressive flavors: peach and pistachio, bourbon sugar, smoky cardamom, candied violet and elderberry, roasted pumpkin and caramel. Our single-estate Rare Leaves line covers the classics for purists, and our Essentials line covers everyday favorites like Earl Grey and English Breakfast. We select the blends, write the tasting notes and pairings, and ship every order from the United States.
What we stand for
- Flavor you can read. Tasting notes, mood and caffeine level on every product, so there are no surprises in the cup.
- Try first. Sample sizes and curated samplers mean you never have to gamble on a 70-cup bag.
- Day and night options. Caffeinated, low-caffeine, decaf and fully herbal blends, clearly labeled.
- No hype. No manufactured urgency, no fake countdowns. Just good tea and honest descriptions.
Say hello
Have a question, want a recommendation, or just want to tell us what you are brewing? Email contact@dalbicollective.com or use our contact page. We read everything.
Follow along on Instagram at @drinkdalbitea and on Facebook.
New here?
Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order. Buy any 3 or more items and the Tea Trio discount takes 10% off automatically. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $45 or more.
