Wholesale

Partner With Sri Lanka’s Premier Ceylon Tea Supplier

Bud To Cup supplies certified 100% pure Ceylon tea to retailers, cafes, restaurants, hotels, and corporate buyers across the United States. Our wholesale program gives your business direct access to single-origin teas from Sri Lanka’s heritage estates — backed by 140 years of cultivation expertise, ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certified production, and fast fulfillment from our New York warehouse.


Whether you operate a specialty grocery store, a health food shop, a hospitality venue, or an e-commerce brand, our wholesale pricing, private labeling options, and dedicated account support make it easy to offer premium Ceylon tea to your customers.

Why Retailers and Hospitality Brands Choose Bud To Cup

Single-Origin Traceability — Every tea is sourced from Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Dimbula regions. We maintain full bud-to-cup traceability so your customers know exactly where their tea originates.

Volume Pricing That Scales — Wholesale starts at $150 minimum (approximately 50+ units). Tiered discounts reward larger orders — the more you buy, the lower your per-unit cost.

Private Label & Co-Branding — Launch your own tea line with our white-label service. Custom packaging, branded labels, and bespoke blends are available for volume commitments.

Fast U.S. Fulfillment — Standard wholesale orders ship within 2–3 business days from our New York warehouse. Custom and private-label orders ship within 5–7 business days.

Full Product Range — Classic Black, Green, Cinnamon, Berry-Mix, Strawberry, Peach, Moroccan Mint, and Vanilla Ceylon teas — available in 20-bag boxes and loose-leaf formats. Seasonal and limited-edition blends offered quarterly.

Dedicated Account Support — Every wholesale partner receives a dedicated account manager, marketing materials, high-resolution product images, and priority restock notifications.

Who Qualifies for a Wholesale Account?

Bud To Cup wholesale accounts are available to registered businesses in the United States and internationally. We work with:

  • Specialty Grocery & Health Food Stores — stock authentic Ceylon tea alongside your organic and wellness products
  • Cafes, Coffee Shops & Tea Rooms — serve premium loose-leaf and bagged teas by the cup
  • Hotels, Resorts & Hospitality Venues — elevate your in-room and dining tea service
  • Restaurants & Food Service Operators — offer a curated tea menu with certified, food-safe products
  • Gift Shops & Boutique Retailers — feature premium tea gift sets and seasonal collections
  • E-Commerce & Online Resellers — sell Bud To Cup or launch your own private-label Ceylon tea brand
  • Corporate & Office Buyers — supply breakrooms, client gifts, and employee wellness programs

How to Open a Wholesale Account in 3 Steps

Step 1: Submit Your Application
Fill out the wholesale inquiry form below with your business name, business type, estimated monthly volume, and product interests. Applications take less than 2 minutes.

Step 2: Review & Sample Pack
Our wholesale team reviews every application within 1–2 business days. Once approved, we send a curated sample pack so you can taste our full range of Ceylon teas before committing to a volume order.

Step 3: Place Your First Order
Choose from our full product catalog, select your quantities, and receive wholesale pricing automatically. Orders ship from New York within 2–3 business days.

Certifications & Quality Standards

Every Bud To Cup tea meets rigorous U.S. and E.U. food safety requirements

The Lion Logo on Bud To Cup means it is certified as 100% Pure Ceylon Tea, grown and packed in Sri Lanka.

International quality management standard supporting consistency, process control, and continual improvement.

International food safety management standard designed to identify and control food safety hazards across the supply chain.

Signals adherence to good manufacturing practices for safe, hygienic, and controlled production.

A preventive food safety system focused on identifying and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards.

Rainforest Alliance Certified™: Tea sourced from farms audited for environmental, social, and sustainable agriculture standards.

Shows alignment with Fairtrade standards covering social, economic, and environmental requirements in certified supply chains.

Ceylon Tea logo with a lion emblem and text on a white background

ISO 9001 quality management system certification logo with Indexpo logo.

ISO 22000 certification logo with Indexpo logo on a white background

GMP certification logo with 'indexpo' logo on a white background

HACCP certification logo with Indexpo logo on a white background

Logo of the Rainforest Alliance with a frog illustration on a white background

Fairtrade logo with a blue circle and green leaf on a black background

What is the minimum order quantity for wholesale Ceylon tea?

Bud To Cup wholesale orders start at a $150 minimum, which covers approximately 50 or more units. We offer tiered volume discounts across all product lines — the larger your order, the lower your per-unit cost. Contact our team for a custom quote on orders exceeding 500 units.

Can I request samples before placing a wholesale order?

Yes. Once your wholesale application is reviewed and approved, we ship a curated sample pack featuring our full range of 100% pure Ceylon teas. This lets you and your team evaluate flavor profiles, packaging quality, and product fit before committing to a volume purchase.

What Ceylon tea products are available at wholesale pricing?

Our complete product catalog is available for wholesale: Classic Black, Green, Cinnamon, Berry-Mix, Strawberry, Peach, Moroccan Mint, and Vanilla Ceylon teas in 20-bag boxes and loose-leaf formats. Seasonal limited-edition blends and gift sets are offered on a quarterly basis.

Do you offer private labeling or custom tea packaging?

Yes. Bud To Cup provides full private-label and co-branded packaging services for wholesale partners with qualifying volume commitments. We handle custom label design, packaging production, and blend customization. Contact our wholesale team to discuss minimum quantities and lead times.

How quickly do wholesale tea orders ship from your warehouse?

Standard wholesale orders ship within 2–3 business days from our New York warehouse via ground, express, or freight depending on order size. Custom and private-label orders require 5–7 business days lead time. We provide tracking on every shipment.

Is Bud To Cup tea certified for food service and retail distribution?

Absolutely. All Bud To Cup teas are produced under ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 22000 (food safety), HACCP, and GMP standards. Every batch is cultivated under direct supervision at our Sri Lankan estates and meets rigorous U.S. FDA and E.U. food safety requirements for retail and food service distribution.

Can I sell Bud To Cup Ceylon tea in my retail store or online shop?

Yes. We partner with specialty grocery stores, health food retailers, gift shops, cafes, hotels, and online resellers across the United States. Wholesale partners receive marketing materials, high-resolution product photography, shelf talkers, and dedicated account support to maximize sell-through.

How do I apply for a Bud To Cup wholesale account?

Submit the wholesale inquiry form on this page with your business name, business type, estimated monthly volume, and product interests. Our wholesale team reviews every application within 1–2 business days and responds with pricing, catalog access, and sample pack details.
Apply for a Wholesale Account

Tell us about your business and we’ll get back to you within 1–2 business days with wholesale pricing, catalog access, and sample pack details.

Include your business name, business type (retail, cafe, hotel, e-commerce, etc.), estimated monthly tea volume, and any specific product interests or private-label requirements.

Wholesale Inquiries

Prefer to contact our wholesale team directly?

wholesale@budtocup.com

Response Time: 1–2 business days
Minimum Order: $150 (approx. 50+ units)
Shipping: 2–3 days from New York
Samples: Available after application approval