A long-term commitment to deeper conversations, local communities, and small businesses—one sip at a time
Welcome to Refuteas. We’re a San Diego–based business with a simple mission: bringing global flavors and local people together over an age-old tradition—a cup of tea.
Our handcrafted blends are more than a product. They’re an invitation to slow down, put down the devices, and share something real with the people around you—friends, family, community.
We also believe in giving back. 15% of our profits go to local community organizations and seed funding for new businesses that share our community-first spirit. So when you support us, you’re not just enjoying exceptional teas and spices—you’re helping create lasting impact in communities near and far.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re brewing change.
Blending tea, art & culture
We’re a new type of business that packages an artistic blend. The artists that we feature come from all the globe and each one has a story to share.
Continuously support non-profits
We partner with large & small non-profits that plow their funds back into supporting local communities. These communities are right here in San Diego (our current HQ) or any number of other tragedy-stricken places around the globe
Giving new refugees jobs
Not only do we help refugee communities with moves to distant places, but we also want to employ them in our own business and support refugees running their own businesses
Highest quality teas
We work very closely with suppliers to make sure the tea that you are brewing is produced compassionately and sustainably
Creating Jobs For Refugees
Through deep connections in communities, we try to apply creative solutions to getting refugees work experience so they can join the greater workforce. We accomplish this through setting up small catering operations, chef workshops, artist workshops, etc.
Refuteas & Beyond
Once established in national and global outlets with our teas, we hope to grow into the area of spices and snacks in order to create a very deep portfolio of products that can continue to fund our social endeavors.
Stories that are currently brewing…
“Come oh come ye tea-thirsty restless ones — the kettle boils, bubbles and sings, musically.”
Rabindranath Tagore
Pre-partition Indian poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, and painter
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