Originally Posted by cougnut68 (Post 56384572)

You can get an extra 20% off if you buy 5 pounds I pick up 7 pounds with the gift card I got today

Originally Posted by fongo888 (Post 56385592)

Dang... 2 oz of tea yeilds about 15-20 8 oz cups. That's a lot of tea.

Originally Posted by Dennis. (Post 56384368)

Teavana's End of the Year sale. There are NO active coupon codes as far as I have tried, BUT please post if you find one in the wiki!

The BIG 75% OFF SALE is off tea, there are some 30% off Teapots and Kettles

http://www.teavana.com/tea-produc...avenlySale


FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $50+

Edit:
Yay! My Deal is on the FP! My Dreams Came True! What a GREAT Christmas! =)

Originally Posted by pulsingsonar (Post 56385964)

Has anyone tried using the LOYALTEA coupon code? I entered it into the correct section, and it said "invalid code" and didn't take off ten dollars off my $40 purchase. However, when I went onto the next page, a discount of $10 showed up. I'm not really sure why .. but I'm not complaining!

Originally Posted by pulsingsonar (Post 56385964)

Has anyone tried using the LOYALTEA coupon code? I entered it into the correct section, and it said "invalid code" and didn't take off ten dollars off my $40 purchase. However, when I went onto the next page, a discount of $10 showed up. I'm not really sure why .. but I'm not complaining!

Originally Posted by Manadyne (Post 56386548)

Any suggestions from the offerings? Wondering if anyone has tried: Sakura Allure, Huang Shan Mao Feng Reserve, or Gyokuro Imperial Green.

Originally Posted by jimbeau (Post 56387020)

Not to sound like a tea newbie or an ingrate, but none in bags? It's enough to get the wife to boil water, let alone strain the tea. lol Everyone using a tea ball or whatever?

Originally Posted by Nealageous (Post 56386756)

Oh, if anyone wants the coolest tea brewer ever check out this adagio tea pot.
http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas...ds=tea+pot

Originally Posted by jimbeau (Post 56387020)

Not to sound like a tea newbie or an ingrate, but none in bags? It's enough to get the wife to boil water, let alone strain the tea. lol Everyone using a tea ball or whatever?

Originally Posted by Dennis. (Post 56387040)

HAhah well this is full leaf tea. They DO have bags that you can put the full leaf tea IN to turn it into tea-bag teas, but it defeats the purpose. Also a heads up, Full leaf tea is a little higher end than regular tea. With Full leaf tea, you want to be precise on the measurements, but also more importantly the temperature each tea is brewed at. For example, White tea would brew at a different temperature than flavored green tea or herbal tea. Then you have different steep times for the teas which means how long they sit in the brewed water for. IT may seem like a lot of work but honestly, its so relaxing and the tea tastes amazing and so different. With this tea sale especially, the different varieties and the smells of the teas is calming and worth it!

Originally Posted by Royal2000H (Post 56387044)

Teavana has an identical one http://www.teavana.com/tea-produc...t-teamaker

And with this, it could help you reach the $50 for free shipping.

When I did research a few months back, some people said the teavana one was better, but I think most said they're the same. I'm sure some also said the adagio one is better, but I don't remember that because I remember choosing teavana since it was supposedly either equal or greater.

EDIT: Didn't realize yours was $12 instead of $20. When I bought mine, both were the same price. Seems like the adagio one is a better deal then.

Originally Posted by Royal2000H (Post 56387068)

I agree it seemed like a headache to deal with temperatures and steep times. Right before I made my first loose-leaf tea purchase during a previous teavana sale, our electric kettle happened to break. So we got a new one with temperature settings - perfect timing!

Once you get in the routine of making it, it's very easy.

I use the "perfectea" maker I linked above.

Originally Posted by Dennis. (Post 56387078)

The biggest difference from my knowledge, that the teavana one has the strainer as removable, where you can really remove all the parts and clean them if they become colorized or for a good routine cleaning. I dont believe the ingenuity one can be removed, but I could be wrong!

Originally Posted by Royal2000H (Post 56387128)

Yes! That's what it was.

Removable I have found to indeed be useful which is why I would recommend it for the same price. But I don't think it's worth an additional $8 over the adagio one.

Originally Posted by rebleious (Post 56388836)

THANKS! some of the teas you can subscribe to for auto delivery, takes an extra 5% off. You can cancel subscription later, I usually set it to 12 weeks to give me more time when I forget to unsubscribe.

Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea [teavana.com] [teavana.com]

GOLDEN MONKEY BLACK TEA [teavana.com] [teavana.com]

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56389882)

Anyone know how long the tea will stay good, especially if its sealed in those pouches they send it in? Don't want to stock up only to find out a year from now it's gone sour. I know it won't 'go bad' perse, but will it become stale?

Thx

Originally Posted by koolwadz (Post 56389730)

Does anyone know thr return policy?

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56389882)

Anyone know how long the tea will stay good, especially if its sealed in those pouches they send it in? Don't want to stock up only to find out a year from now it's gone sour. I know it won't 'go bad' perse, but will it become stale?

Thx

Originally Posted by Mariss716 (Post 56389982)

Dude, check the "return policy"
http://www.teavana.com/customer-s...turnPolicy

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56389882)

Anyone know how long the tea will stay good, especially if its sealed in those pouches they send it in? Don't want to stock up only to find out a year from now it's gone sour. I know it won't 'go bad' perse, but will it become stale?

Thx

Originally Posted by Mariss716 (Post 56390004)

Originally Posted by chatham7 (Post 56390000)

Is this in store too, or online only?

Originally Posted by Dennis. (Post 56384368)

Teavana's End of the Year sale. There are NO active coupon codes as far as I have tried, BUT please post if you find one in the wiki!

The BIG 75% OFF SALE is off tea, there are some 30% off Teapots and Kettles

http://www.teavana.com/tea-produc...avenlySale


FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $50+

Edit:
Yay! My Deal is on the FP! My Dreams Came True! What a GREAT Christmas! =)

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56390140)

thanks. Any thoughts on keeping it in the ziplock type pouches they send it in? I have a few tins from tea I've bought in the past, but not enough to store poinds of tea. Not sure if you know what I'm talking about, but the white tea that I buy from teavana comes in those ziplock type 2 oz bags. They're n not clear so light definitely won't be getting in, and I do store them away from heat and all that, though in the summer it will get hot.

Thanks again for the info!

Originally Posted by sliderule43 (Post 56391244)

Do they have this every year after Christmas? I just spent $100 last week on their 25% off everything sale (at the store). Still jumped at this. At 8 am EST this morning, they were already out of stock on many teas.

Originally Posted by StephB1111 (Post 56391538)

Hi! Love slick deals, never posted before but had to for this deal! If you register your email address they will send you $10 off a $30 order. I got it to stack with the additional 15% off for quantity. I am not sure if it is good with the free ship after $50. Possibly if your total is still $50. After discount. My total was 52.50 before discount. I got the $10. Off but they charged me shipping... The code did not show deducted until my final confirmation but then showed once I submitted my payment... Hope this helps someone!

Originally Posted by IN_4_1 (Post 56392514)

Thanks for the tip got the 10 off 30 code instantly after signing up on their email list.
Repped

Originally Posted by StephB1111 (Post 56391538)

Hi! Love slick deals, never posted before but had to for this deal! If you register your email address they will send you $10 off a $30 order. I got it to stack with the additional 15% off for quantity. I am not sure if it is good with the free ship after $50. Possibly if your total is still $50. After discount. My total was 52.50 before discount. I got the $10. Off but they charged me shipping... The code did not show deducted until my final confirmation but then showed once I submitted my payment... Hope this helps someone!

Originally Posted by lodri_ggs (Post 56392396)

I don't know if it's true or not but the guy at my local store told me these discounts are for to-be-discontinued lines.

Originally Posted by Dennis. (Post 56384368)

Teavana's End of the Year sale. There are NO active coupon codes as far as I have tried, BUT please post if you find one in the wiki!

The BIG 75% OFF SALE is off tea, there are some 30% off Teapots and Kettles

http://www.teavana.com/tea-produc...avenlySale


FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $50+

Edit:
Yay! My Deal is on the FP! My Dreams Came True! What a GREAT Christmas! =)

Originally Posted by kaiotes (Post 56393418)

10/30 coupon not working. anyone get it to work?

Originally Posted by Curlzncoilz (Post 56395582)

Not working for me either!

Originally Posted by Sis359 (Post 56396426)

The coupon does work. You must have less than a pound of tea in your cart though. The 10% discount for buying a pound keeps the 10 off 30 code from working. HTH.

Originally Posted by enjoirsx (Post 56397570)

I just REALLY hope they don't cancel these orders. This is the slickest deal I've come across is a long time. Honestly, seems too good to be true.

Just to be safe, PLEASE no one call on this!

Originally Posted by aliadam (Post 56400532)

another tea newbie question. My college daughter loves tea, but as I drink coffee I don't know much about teas. How many cups will 2 oz of loose tea make? I'm thinking of buying her some, but don't really know how much 2 oz is.....a lot? a little? Thanks!!

Originally Posted by SlickCanon (Post 56400600)

It depends a bit on the tea, but:
2 oz. of tea will brew between 25-30 8oz cups of tea, unless otherwise noted.

Originally Posted by SlickCanon (Post 56400600)

It depends a bit on the tea, but:
2 oz. of tea will brew between 25-30 8oz cups of tea, unless otherwise noted.

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56401272)

most decent quality loose leaf tea can also be seeped more than once. Meaning you can make more than 1 cup using the same tea. Best way to get most bang for your buck out of tea is to seep it in a pot of some sort, and then get that tea stored in something else, seep the same tea again, put that away etc. I drink white tea, and the silver needle I buy, I seep 3 times. The 3rd time I leave it seeping for an extra 2 minutes. Works like a charm and allows your tea to go a lot further. Not sure if this will make sense for a college student making it in their dorm room and what not, but just some friendly info for all other tea drinkers. I'm not sure if this process will work for all types of teas, but I think any quality loose leaf tea should allow for more than a single seeping...

Originally Posted by p00hdiddy (Post 56401272)

most decent quality loose leaf tea can also be seeped more than once. Meaning you can make more than 1 cup using the same tea. Best way to get most bang for your buck out of tea is to seep it in a pot of some sort, and then get that tea stored in something else, seep the same tea again, put that away etc. I drink white tea, and the silver needle I buy, I seep 3 times. The 3rd time I leave it seeping for an extra 2 minutes. Works like a charm and allows your tea to go a lot further. Not sure if this will make sense for a college student making it in their dorm room and what not, but just some friendly info for all other tea drinkers. I'm not sure if this process will work for all types of teas, but I think any quality loose leaf tea should allow for more than a single seeping...

Originally Posted by sammyjenkis (Post 56401824)

Seeping? You sure are knowledgeable about tea.

Originally Posted by SlickCanon (Post 56401928)

True, but 2 things:
1. This only works on some teas, in particular the green varieties with short steeping times. I have yet to find a black tea that tastes good steeped more than once.
2. The first brew is better than subsequent brews; I find the tea gets more and more bitter when brewed multiple times.

My answer to the question was pulled directly from Teavana's FAQ btw :) Personally I find I need to use more tea than they state in the instructions so I get a bit less than the advertised 25-30 cups.

Originally Posted by sammyjenkis (Post 56401824)

Seeping? You sure are knowledgeable about tea.

Originally Posted by xinxo (Post 56402996)

SAVETEA10 doesn't work for my $6x order

Originally Posted by enjoirsx (Post 56397570)

I just REALLY hope they don't cancel these orders. This is the slickest deal I've come across is a long time. Honestly, seems too good to be true.

Just to be safe, PLEASE no one call on this!

Originally Posted by amyo11 (Post 56415072)

Careful... I ordered $32 worth of tea and used the coupon. Everyting was confirmed initally, but a few hours later I got an email confirmation with one item missing (apparently went oos) so pushed me under $30 so it unapplied my coupon and ended up charging me a few dollars more for less tea.

Originally Posted by erickplaystatio (Post 56419152)

Did anyone else get charged twice? I have two pending charges on my bank account.

Originally Posted by lindellovesyou (Post 56420584)

Sorry if someone already addressed or resolved this, My order was $30 total and I used the 10 off before it died. I checked my account just now and it's showing a $40 charge. Happen to anyone else? I am so tired of speaking with customer service reps over completely normal orders this month.

Originally Posted by enster (Post 56419242)

Same for me (4 pending charges for 2 orders). I will keep a close eye on my account. They should not charge until the items ship.

Originally Posted by enster (Post 56419242)

Same for me (4 pending charges for 2 orders). I will keep a close eye on my account. They should not charge until the items ship.

Originally Posted by sammyjenkis (Post 56422812)

How is it that people on this site cannot figure out how credit card charges work?

Originally Posted by gurbly (Post 56421422)

I placed an order last month with a $20 off code and because one of my items was OOS, the coupon unapplied. Instead of contacting me, they just charged my card an extra $20. Customer service refused to refund the $20 until I started threatening them with a credit card chargeback and complaint for FRAUD. Sorry to say it, but be prepared to spend a lot of time with customer service over this.

Originally Posted by enjoirsx (Post 56424094)

Same here, two charges. One for $41.31 and one for $31.31.

I'll be watching closely also, looking forward to seeing which goes through. $10 is usually worth a call to customer service, but in this case the prices were so good already that $41 would be acceptable.

I do have the confirmation email that says grand total: $31.31 though. This should be honored.

Originally Posted by amyo11 (Post 56426792)

Called to add a subsitute to the oos tea to my order so the coupon would be added back on but apparently the coupon was not removed for that reason. I was told they removed the coupon because it is not vaild on sale items. Seems like they are tacking the $10 back on if the coupon was used on sale items. Added it back onto my moms order too. Still think I got a good deal though...just hate surprises like this when everything seems to go through initially. I just tried to use the coupon to order non-sale tea, but it does not seem to work at all anymore even for non-sale items.

Originally Posted by enjoirsx (Post 56429102)

Dude, what in the world did I say about NOT CALLING? This is the first rule of Slickdeals (and second and third and forth). You guys are making them scrutinize transactions and remove the coupon from other people as well!

Sheezus. There should be conditions on deals that are confirmed as exceptionally good that only if you accept the term of NOT CALLING are you allowed to a view a thread.

Note: I understand this may have happened regardless, but the chances are greater that it will get looked into when it's brought to their attention by phone calls. Hence the rule: DO NOT CALL.

Originally Posted by enjoirsx (Post 56429102)

Dude, what in the world did I say about NOT CALLING? This is the first rule of Slickdeals (and second and third and forth). You guys are making them scrutinize transactions and remove the coupon from other people as well!

Sheezus. There should be conditions on deals that are confirmed as exceptionally good that only if you accept the term of NOT CALLING are you allowed to a view a thread.

Note: I understand this may have happened regardless, but the chances are greater that it will get looked into when it's brought to their attention by phone calls. Hence the rule: DO NOT CALL.

Originally Posted by lindellovesyou (Post 56433372)

You don't call for price mistakes, website error sales, cracks in the system that allows for a secret good price. This is an open and straight forward deal, I see no problem in calling at all. No one here broke any rules buy buying a lot of tea on sale and using a readily available and widespread coupon code. Even if they scrutinized every order, we aren't in the wrong. Nobody is, unless they charge more than the confirmation. Chill. C:

Originally Posted by Chrissit (Post 56432368)

I placed my order on 12/25 - rather early in the promotion, even before some of the newer items/teas were added.

I have to admit, I'm a bit annoyed with Teavana - never got a confirmation email for my 14 item+, over 2.5lb order of tea. Tonight, when I logged in to see if my order had shipped, my order shows only 4 items and less than 1.5lbs of tea. Everything that has sold out since I ordered is now gone. Mind you - nothing was back ordered when I first placed the order. And the amount charged to my credit card is still the same - no reduction on THAT side.

I plan to call tomorrow, but I'm less than thrilled with how this has happened.

I used this as a chance to stock up on a tea that I love that is being discontinued - if this is how they treat a repeat customer (in store and online) I'm not sure I can continue to use this company.

Did anyone else experience this "reduction" in what they ordered?

Originally Posted by flailsquared (Post 56443620)

I just checked my page, and saw the same problem - I ordered 23 items on Dec. 26th, and only have 9 listed on my order history page. I do have the confirmation email listing all 23 items though. I sent an email, but keep us posted on how calling goes...I'm hoping this is just a poorly designed online system and not an indication of what is actually going to be shipped.

Originally Posted by enster (Post 56443762)

Same here - half the items I had ordered had disappeared from the order status page. It will be interesting if there's any left when they ship out.

Originally Posted by Fortee (Post 56442728)

I went to the store yesterday and bought a few things but I have never had a more aggressive and pushy salesperson in my life, she wouldn't measure the 2 oz and tried to go over buy and ounce and a half and took 3 trys for each tea for me to get her slightly over 2 oz, she told me my teas would be no good if I didn't buy the tins and didn't even direct me to the ones on sale, she tried to sell me everything in that store and wouldn't take no for an answer. Made me not want to shop there again.

Originally Posted by Fortee (Post 56442728)

I went to the store yesterday and bought a few things but I have never had a more aggressive and pushy salesperson in my life, she wouldn't measure the 2 oz and tried to go over buy and ounce and a half and took 3 trys for each tea for me to get her slightly over 2 oz, she told me my teas would be no good if I didn't buy the tins and didn't even direct me to the ones on sale, she tried to sell me everything in that store and wouldn't take no for an answer. Made me not want to shop there again.

Originally Posted by ducker (Post 56446278)

If you have a store in your area call them to check their stock and go there. This is a time where calling a store should be ENCOURAGED... as the deal online is the same as in store!!!

I just picked up over $400 in product for $122. If you want it in 2lb backs the stores have vacuum sealed bags they get from the shipper that they can give you. ended up getting over 6 pounds of tea... Awesome!

Originally Posted by slickydoll (Post 56446430)

I dont have a store near me. Unless someone thinks "near" is a 50 minute drive :lol:

All the actual "tea" items in my order are gone and all that is left is a sample, a tumbler and a tin. :lol: WTG Teavana! Maybe they should take some of the money they get selling overpriced tea and work on updating the website in real time.

I cam make my own tea! Just stick some nuts n berries in a tumbler thing...add hot water...done! :lol:

Originally Posted by slickydoll (Post 56446430)

I dont have a store near me. Unless someone thinks "near" is a 50 minute drive :lol:

All the actual "tea" items in my order are gone and all that is left is a sample, a tumbler and a tin. :lol: WTG Teavana! Maybe they should take some of the money they get selling overpriced tea and work on updating the website in real time.

I cam make my own tea! Just stick some nuts n berries in a tumbler thing...add hot water...done! :lol:

Originally Posted by ducker (Post 56446544)

I'd consider that a close location ---- coming from someone who commutes about 2 hours each way to work. (thankfully not every day)

And especially if you drop a ton of money on Tea - this is the time to get it.

Originally Posted by flailsquared (Post 56443620)

I just checked my page, and saw the same problem - I ordered 23 items on Dec. 26th, and only have 9 listed on my order history page. I do have the confirmation email listing all 23 items though. I sent an email, but keep us posted on how calling goes...I'm hoping this is just a poorly designed online system and not an indication of what is actually going to be shipped.

Originally Posted by enster (Post 56443762)

Same here - half the items I had ordered had disappeared from the order status page. It will be interesting if there's any left when they ship out.

Originally Posted by MrToilet (Post 56444982)

Me too, I order 16 items, now NONE are listed. Awesome. :mad:

Originally Posted by mrdookyman (Post 56445448)

damn.. ordered 10 items, now my order details show only 1 item.

Originally Posted by Fortee (Post 56442728)

I went to the store yesterday and bought a few things but I have never had a more aggressive and pushy salesperson in my life, she wouldn't measure the 2 oz and tried to go over buy and ounce and a half and took 3 trys for each tea for me to get her slightly over 2 oz, she told me my teas would be no good if I didn't buy the tins and didn't even direct me to the ones on sale, she tried to sell me everything in that store and wouldn't take no for an answer. Made me not want to shop there again.

Originally Posted by Chrissit (Post 56446990)

For everyone else who seems to have been bit by the same issue I was - I'd recommend a phone call.

When I called this morning, they thought that I kept talking about things in my shopping cart. Then I provided them with an order number that I had and they did not!

They re-did my order over the phone (from my memory since I didn't have an email confirmation). I was told the charges would fall off my credit card in the next few days since the inital order doesn't exist. I allowed them to place a second order, including the teas that are now showing as sold out - if that first order doesn't fall off, I'll be starting a dispute with the credit card company. I was told that my order would be filled (including my sold out teas) even if they have to ship at a later date and time. I have a new order/confirmation number - granted still no email. Must be special like that.

Hopefully that helps some of you out - I was seeing red when I noticed that my order, that I'd already been charged for, had items vanishing.

Originally Posted by ducker (Post 56447594)

Well hell, I'm REALLY glad I picked it up from the shop, as I'd be pissed as hell if they chopped up my order like this. Getting just tins is a joke.

Originally Posted by Chrissit (Post 56446990)

For everyone else who seems to have been bit by the same issue I was - I'd recommend a phone call.

When I called this morning, they thought that I kept talking about things in my shopping cart. Then I provided them with an order number that I had and they did not!

They re-did my order over the phone (from my memory since I didn't have an email confirmation). I was told the charges would fall off my credit card in the next few days since the inital order doesn't exist. I allowed them to place a second order, including the teas that are now showing as sold out - if that first order doesn't fall off, I'll be starting a dispute with the credit card company. I was told that my order would be filled (including my sold out teas) even if they have to ship at a later date and time. I have a new order/confirmation number - granted still no email. Must be special like that.

Hopefully that helps some of you out - I was seeing red when I noticed that my order, that I'd already been charged for, had items vanishing.

Originally Posted by mrdookyman (Post 56448370)

Just hung up with phone customer service. Waited on hold for about 20 minutes. Spoke to a woman named Rickie and she verified my order of 10 items even though my order details show 1 item. She explained that the items drop off the order details when things go out-of-stock on their website. Said my full 10-item order is in the warehouse and should ship today. Here's hoping!

Originally Posted by mrdookyman (Post 56448370)

Just hung up with phone customer service. Waited on hold for about 20 minutes. Spoke to a woman named Rickie and she verified my order of 10 items even though my order details show 1 item. She explained that the items drop off the order details when things go out-of-stock on their website. Said my full 10-item order is in the warehouse and should ship today. Here's hoping!

Originally Posted by mrdookyman (Post 56448370)

Just hung up with phone customer service. Waited on hold for about 20 minutes. Spoke to a woman named Rickie and she verified my order of 10 items even though my order details show 1 item. She explained that the items drop off the order details when things go out-of-stock on their website. Said my full 10-item order is in the warehouse and should ship today. Here's hoping!