Nickname: rossi

Review: While researching info regarding Whole Foods market's acquisition of Wild Oats stores and the types of products and brands that the 2 stores offer, I came across your aricle and was interested in the unique biz practices of Republic of Tea company. Because your piece seemed more like a PR story than a factual info piece I wanted to know more about Rubin's company. I called Republic's offices in California and Illinois and got an answering machine at both numbers which I found curious since in a Feb. '07 issue of Smart Business magazine Rubin tells business owners "to get rid of their answering machine." That must be some good tea he's drinking.

Date reviewed: Sep 8, 2007 12:20 PM

Nickname: lance

Review: what a crock, on a st.louis public radio interview when asked about his view about the criticisim that walmart recieves, mr rubin stated that they were a good company that provides a lot of jobs. thank you mr rubin for your socially conscious off the cuff response.

Date reviewed: Apr 20, 2007 6:26 PM

Nickname: Republic

Review: Are you kidding? I can't believe this schtick sells. Mediocre tea, cheesy advertising, communist inspired corporate structure, whatever...

Date reviewed: Mar 29, 2007 8:54 PM

Nickname: Linds

Review: Republic of tea is fine but in terms of socially concious teas one can do much better. My favorite tea company is the small underdog company, Zhena's Gypsy Tea. Zhena's teas are 100% Fair Trade and have taste tests hands down. (www.gypsytea.com) Who wants to buy coorporate tea from a company that was started by the owners of Bannana Republic? Not me.

Date reviewed: Oct 6, 2006 2:49 PM

Nickname: sara

Review: High time for tea in america indeed. So Republic of Tea creates a line of teas to celebrate one of rock's most famous heroin users. typical California comapny disconnect.

Date reviewed: May 9, 2006 1:57 PM

Nickname: Kelvin

Review: Dear Sir or Madam, Thanks for browsing my e-mail. I got the information from the Internet that your esteemed company imports all kinds of teas. I would like to introduce our company. Our company is located in hunan province in China, and we have our own tea garden. We could supply good quality green tea, black tea, and so on and offer you the most competitive price. Hope to cooperate with your esteemed company. Best regard Kelvin

Date reviewed: Apr 30, 2006 2:32 AM