The Republic of Tea is the First Specialty Tea Company to Donate Over $1 Million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to its Citizens (customers), The Republic of Tea is the first specialty tea company to donate over $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  The Republic of Tea honors this remarkable milestone, and continues the tradition of giving, by adding new SIP FOR THE CURE STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS TEA to its popular Sip for the Cure Collection of fine teas and tea ware.

STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS TEA is made from a base of premium Nigerian hibiscus, blended with real strawberries, apples and rosehips. It is naturally caffeine free, calorie free and can be enjoyed hot or iced. STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS TEA rounds out the popular Sip for the Cure Tea collection, comprised of PINK GRAPEFRUIT GREEN TEA, PINK LEMONADE GREEN TEA, PINK LADY APPLE TEA, POMEGRANATE VANILLA RED TEA and RED CHERRY WHITE TEA.

Each time a Citizen (customer) purchases a tin of Sip for the Cure Tea, The Republic of Tea donates $1 to Komen for the Cure. With the goal of generating the greatest amount of monies for the organization, The Republic of Tea makes all products in the Sip for the Cure collection available year-around, not just for a limited time during October/National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Republic of Tea is proud to be an official partner of Komen for the Cure, the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. In addition to the signature Sip for the Cure Teas, the brand developed Sip for the Cure Traveler's Tea Tins, bulk bags, single-serve overwrapped tea bags, a Glass Bottled Iced Tea for fine restaurants and mugs – the purchase of each product resulting in a cash donation to Komen for the Cure.

STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS TEA is offered in recyclable tins containing 36 all natural, unbleached, round tea bags free of unnecessary strings, tags and staples and has a suggested retail price of $11. Prices for Sip for the Cure Teas range from $10-$15. Donation amounts vary by product. All teas are available nationwide at natural and specialty food stores, cafes and through the company Web site, (www.REPUBLICofTEA.com), mail-order catalogue and by calling, 800.298.4TEA.

The Republic of Tea enriches people's lives through its premium teas, education and innovation, as it emphasizes a "Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp" lifestyle. Founded in 1992, The Republic of Tea sparked a specialty tea revolution. Today the brand offers an unequaled selection of the highest-quality teas, herbal blends, books and nature-inspired teaware, available exclusively at specialty retailers throughout the U.S. Further, The Republic of Tea is mindful of how its actions impact the greater community and actively supports worthy organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Room to Read and The Ethical Tea Partnership. For more information, please visit www.REPUBLICofTEA.com or call 1.800.298.4832. Follow The Republic of Tea on Twitter at twitter.com/republicoftea and Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheRepublicofTea.

Media contact: Eva Wong, Minister of Enlightenment, The Republic of Tea, 415.382.3443 (o), [email protected]
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 100, Novato, CA 94949 ~ Tel 800.298.4832 ~ Fax 415.382.3401 ~ www.REPUBLICofTEA.com

SOURCE The Republic of Tea