Bulk Loose Leaf Tea for Restaurants, Cafes & Events
Bulk Loose Leaf Tea for Restaurants, Cafes & Events
Tea bags are the default in food service — but loose leaf tea is a genuine competitive advantage for restaurants, cafes, hotels, and event planners who want to offer something better. Here's why it makes sense and how we make it easy.
Why Loose Leaf Over Tea Bags for Food Service
Tea bags in food service are convenient but produce inferior results: flat flavor, dusty grade tea, papery finish. Guests notice when tea is good — and they notice when it isn't.
Loose leaf tea from Passport offers:
- Better flavor — whole or large-cut leaves produce a fuller, cleaner cup than the dust and fannings in most commercial tea bags
- Better margins — loose leaf by the ounce costs less per serving than branded tea bags, especially at volume
- Better presentation — a pot of properly brewed loose leaf tea signals quality and care to your guests
- More variety — offer seasonal specials, rotating origins, or a curated tea menu
Our Tea by the Case
Designed specifically for food service and high-volume use, our Tea by the Case offers the same quality loose leaf teas in larger quantities at better per-ounce pricing.
One 3oz bag of loose leaf tea makes approximately one gallon of iced tea — roughly 8–10 servings. Order by the case to stay stocked and save on shipping.
Best Teas for Restaurant & Cafe Service
Hot Tea Service
- Classic black tea (Assam, English Breakfast style) — the essential all-day option
- Green tea (Japanese sencha or Chinese green) — for health-conscious guests
- Chamomile — caffeine-free, calming, universally appealing
- Peppermint — refreshing, caffeine-free, great after dinner
- Chai blends — popular across all demographics, pairs well with milk
Iced Tea Service
- Black tea — classic iced tea base, bold and brisk
- Hibiscus — vibrant red, tart and refreshing, naturally caffeine-free
- Green tea — light and clean, great for wellness-forward menus
- Fruit tisanes — naturally sweet, no added sugar needed, family-friendly
Iced Tea by the Gallon: The Math
| Tea Amount | Yield | Servings (8oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz loose leaf | ~0.4 gallons | ~5 cups |
| 3 oz loose leaf | ~1 gallon | ~16 cups |
| 1 lb (16 oz) | ~5–6 gallons | ~80–96 cups |
Working With Us
For large volume orders, recurring orders, or custom blend inquiries, we're happy to work directly with your kitchen or purchasing team.