Due to health and hygiene regulations, we do not accept returns or exchanges of perishable items, including tea bags and loose tea leaves – this applies to both standard and customized items.
Please note that naturally occurring irregularities or variations in our handcrafted tea bags do not qualify for returns or exchanges.
For all other products, please contact us at help@teabeasties.comwithin 30 days of delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item. If the item is deemed defective, you will be eligible for a replacement or refund to your original payment method.
To qualify for a return:
The item must be unused, in its original packaging, and include all original contents (e.g. manuals, free gifts, accessories).
Items that are damaged, not in their original condition, or missing parts may be ineligible for return or only qualify for a partial refund.
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, except in cases of damaged or incorrect items.
We strongly recommend using a trackable shipping service, as we are not liable for returned items lost in transit.
Items damaged during return shipping due to improper packaging will not be accepted.
Refunds
Shipping charges will only be refunded for orders that are incorrect or damaged on arrival (DOA). For all other cases, shipping fees are non-refundable.
For DOA cases, please refuse the parcel upon delivery and notify your local postal office immediately to qualify for a full refund or free replacement.
Claims for DOA, incorrect, or missing items must be submitted within 7 calendar days of delivery. Please email us at help@teabeasties.com with your order number and photo evidence.
Unless due to DOA or shipping error, the following deductions will apply:
A shipping fee of $10 or actual postage cost (whichever is higher)
Any incurred return shipping charges
A 15% restocking fee, unless otherwise specified
All returned items will undergo a quality check. Approved refunds (less applicable fees) will be issued to your original payment method.
Please allow 7–10 business days for inspection and an additional 3–10 business days for refund processing.
We are unable to offer refunds for:
Unclaimed, refused (unless DOA), abandoned, stolen, or disposed parcels
Clearance items
Personalized or custom-made items
Missing Parcels
Per Singapore Post regulations, missing items are only considered lost after 12 weeks from the shipping date. However, Tea Beasties will accept missing parcel claims after 8 weeks as a gesture of goodwill and eligible orders will receive a free replacement.
Refund requests for missing items will only be processed after the 12-week waiting period, in line with postal regulations.
Refunds and redelivery requests do not apply in cases of service delays caused by natural disasters, strikes, or other uncontrollable events.