Transparent Pricing
We believe trust is brewed with honesty.
Tea has been used for centuries to nourish the body, calm the mind, and connect people — and we believe that how it’s brought to you matters just as much as what’s in the cup. That’s why we’re committed to transparency at every step.
We’re a small, independently run business. And part of what makes Sippingly different is our dedication to sharing what goes into every product you buy — the costs, the decisions, and the care behind the scenes.
What We Can (and Can’t) Show You
You deserve to know what you’re paying for — not just the taste and wellness benefits, but the journey behind every blend.
Because we partner with a wide range of tea brands, we don’t always have full visibility into the sourcing of every ingredient — those details stay with our vendor partners. But from the moment we purchase a product to the moment it lands at your door, we’re fully transparent. That means we share what we pay to source each item, the cost to store and ship it, and how we price it — so you always know where your dollars go.
Transparency is a choice. Even when we can’t show everything, we’ll always show what we can — and we’ll keep pushing for better, across the industry.
What Goes Into the Price of Every Product on Sippingly?
We don’t inflate prices without reason. Every dollar (or cent!) reflects real costs tied to quality, care, and community. Here’s a breakdown of what your purchase supports:
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Cost Item |
Example Amount |
|---|---|
|
Souring Cost |
$2.86 |
|
Platform Fees |
2.9% + $0.30 |
|
Fulfillment Cost |
3.7% |
|
Storage |
$0.03 – $0.10 per unit |
|
Marketing |
~16.79% of sale price |
Note: Some expenses — like website maintenance, design, labor, insurance, and taxes — aren’t easily itemized per product, but they’re all part of running a business that prioritizes integrity and care.
Why We Share This
Most retail pricing is a black box. But we believe in earning your trust — sip by sip, and line by line. When you shop with Sippingly, you’re not just buying tea. You’re supporting a movement to:
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Source from ethical, quality-driven tea partners
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Run fulfillment by hand with love (yes, from our garage!)
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Cover costs like shipping, tech, and community content
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Stay independent, purpose-led, and small but mighty
We’re not backed by big investors — we’re built by real people, for real people. If you believe in our mission and want to support what we’re doing, you’ll find a Tip Jar at checkout. Totally optional. Always appreciated. 💛
Want to Know More?
We’re building Sippingly out in the open — one sip, one story at a time.
→ Read more about our values
→ See how we’re building in real time
Got questions?
We’re happy to chat anytime: hello@sippingly.com