[8] The Republic of Tea's products are distributed through speciality retailers including Whole Foods Market and Williams Sonoma.

It sources several of its teas from biodynamic farms,[9] a form of alternative agriculture based on pseudo-scientific and esoteric concepts.

[10] Prioritizing fair-trade and organic farms, the company emphasizes sustainability and the well-being of its sourcing regions and farmers.

Rigorous testing is conducted at both tea garden sites and their packing facility in southern Illinois to ensure product safety.

[11] Both Ron and Todd Rubin have said that they are not interested in selling The Republic of Tea, despite a potential valuation as high as $125 million.