Tea Blog

For this next brand, we are staying in America with award-winning iced tea from Shangri La tea company and its flavored iced tea lineup. They are known for their “vivid, unusual flavors, consistently high quality and unmatched value”.

In fact, they have won the North American Tea Championship multiple times each year since 2008!

NEW: They are constantly adding bold new flavors to their lineup, which reflects a commitment to innovation. Every batch of tea is taste-tested before reaching customers.

FRESH: The company emphasizes quick turnaround from harvest to customer, ensuring freshness.

HOME: California serves as the base for their food service distributors and testing lab.

WORLDWIDE: Shangri La supplies tea across global markets, not just within the United States.

We also appreciate the company’s commitment to sustainability. As a member of the Rainforest Alliance, their practices support environmental responsibility and worker welfare. Learn more from this overview of the Rainforest Alliance and its sustainability standards.

You can also read about their partnerships with certification programs in this page detailing Shangri La’s environmental certifications and sourcing practices.

Here at ETS, we offer iced teas from this popular brand. You can purchase a resealable iced tea bag collection with large filter pouches, or choose a K‑Cup format for convenient brewing options.

The most popular five-star option is the Tropical Passion black iced tea blend with fruit infusions:

This tea combines black tea with tropical fruit and floral notes, creating a refreshing and vibrant flavor profile. Each resealable pouch includes six large filters, with each one producing up to two quarts of tea. It is also available as Tropical Passion iced tea K‑Cup pods for single-serve brewing.

“Out here in California, a restaurant called Islands serves this tea. It took forever for me to find out which tea it was until I found several forums about it. It is this tea. It is the most delicious tea you will ever find. The tea itself is not overpowering and it has such a unique blend of flavors. Hands-down the best tea on the market!”
– Crystal, an ETS customer

Another popular five-star option is the Natural Black Brew iced tea made from classic black tea leaves. This blend delivers a bold, straightforward tea flavor and is ideal for those who prefer their tea unsweetened. It is also available as Natural Black Brew iced tea K‑Cup pods.

“The very best iced tea I have ever had. I searched for it in stores everywhere and discovered it is only available online. I first tried it in one of my favorite restaurants and had to ask what it was.”
– Judy, an ETS customer

If you enjoy Shangri La tea, share your favorite flavor. Stay tuned for the next feature, where we will take a closer look at Stash Tea.

– Alexis