Summer brings forward one of the busiest seasons for tea outside of the home. As cafes refresh their summer menus, studios prepare gift packs ready for Christmas and many businesses seek out thoughtful corporate gifts that are more useful than sticky notes.
For many Aussie brands, wholesale tea offers a practical, profitable way to keep up with seasonal demand, especially when you need to focus on refreshing blends, native botanicals and versatile formats.
Here at Tea Life, our wholesale program is designed to support cafes, retailers, wellness spaces and corporate buyers looking to find a reliable supply, quality ingredients and blends that perform well during warmer months.
Why Summer Drives Wholesale Tea Demand
It’s only natural that tea consumption habits change over the summer, but it certainly doesn’t disappear. Customers gravitate towards much lighter, iced friendly blends along with caffeine free alternatives that suit hot weather and flexible routines.
We find that summer wholesale demand is usually driven by:
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Iced tea menus in cafes
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Holiday gifting and end of year hampers
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Corporate wellness initiatives
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Studios and spas offering take home retail
Fruit teas, herbal infusions and Australian native blends are all especially popular during this time as they’re easy to serve, gorgeous to look at and widely accessible.
Wholesale Tea for Cafes and Hospitality
For cafes, tea is so much more than an alternative to coffee. Tea gives you the chance to diversify the menu whilst increasing per customer spend. We find that summer teas work especially well as iced drinks, mocktails or large batch brews perfect for sharing.
Popular wholesale options for cafes include:
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Hibiscus tea for vibrant iced drinks
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Butterfly pea flower tea for colour changing beverages
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Lemon myrtle and native fruit blends for a local twist
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Decaffeinated teas for evening trade
Corporate Gifting That Feels Thoughtful
Looking for a corporate gift that won’t sit in a drawer or end up in a landfill? If you need practical, inclusive and easy to customise gifts for your team members, tea could be a great pick.
Over the summer and holiday season, companies frequently look for alternatives to alcoholic or sugary treats, or worse still, corporate branded clutter that your colleague won’t exactly love.
Wholesale tea works perfectly for:
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End of year client gifts
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Staff thank you packs
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Event welcome gifts
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Wellness focused brand activations
Even better, for Australian companies, you can add an extra layer of meaning by offering Australian native teas, something local and memorable that our staff will love.
Wholesale Tea for Studios, Spas and Wellness Spaces
For yoga studios, pilates spaces and even wellness clinics, you can use organic tea as a hospitality offering and a retail product. Summer blends work incredibly well for post class hydration boosts, relaxation aids or just a little boost of retail sales when you need it most.
Herbal and caffeine free teas are the most popular picks for these settings, but of course, you can choose your own favourite blends that match your space’s vibes perfectly.
Building Smart Wholesale Bundles
What’s better than a bundle? Bundling makes our wholesale ordering process easier and more flexible. A few popular bundle ideas are:
Summer Iced Tea Bundle
Summer Starter Retail Pack
We find that these selections work very well for cafes launching iced tea menus, retailers creating gift packs, or corporate buyers looking for a little variety without complexity.
How to Apply for Wholesale with Tea Life
Simply head over to our Wholesale Enquiries page and fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Just make sure your ABN matches your business name provided along with your email, indicating this is your business.
We will get back to you as soon as possible with more details regarding your wholesale account.
Why Choose Tea Life as Your Wholesale Tea Supplier
As an Australia based tea company, we focus on high quality sourcing, reliable fulfilment, and blends that resonate with people across Australia. Our wholesale partners value:
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Consistent supply
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Clear communication
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Australian native tea options
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Teas that are designed for both hot and iced use
We work closely with cafes, retailers and businesses to make sure our wholesale tea feels like a genuine extension of their brand whilst maintaining the high standards we set for ourselves here at Tea Life.
Prepare for Summer Demand Now
So, whether you’re revamping a cafe menu, prepping holiday gifts or stocking your retail shelves, summer is the ideal time to rethink how tea fits into your offerings.
Wholesale tea allows you to meet demand efficiently while offering something refreshing, inclusive and bang on trend. Explore our huge range of organic teas and find favourite to fill your wholesale requirements today!
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