Store Guide · Reviewed April 2026
The Best Asian Teas to Buy on Weee! (And Amazon Alternatives)
Weee! is the largest online Asian-American grocer in the U.S., delivering to most of the country. Their tea catalog is broader than any single physical store but narrower than Amazon's. Here's what we reach for on Weee — and the cases where Amazon wins.
By Grace Chen · Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Where
U.S. — nationwide delivery (coverage varies by zip)
Best for
Pan-Asian: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian
What Weee! does best
- Korean grain teas (barley, corn, buckwheat) — strong selection
- Japanese bottled teas — Ito En, Kirin, and Japanese-market SKUs rare on Amazon
- Chinese oolong + jasmine basics
- Cold chain for bottled + packaged fresh Asian drinks
- Frequent introductory discount codes for first orders
Our top picks at Weee!
#1
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Ito En BrandBy Ito En · South Korea
At Weee!: Ito En's Korean-market boricha is often only available on Weee; skip H-Mart-only brands if you want consistency.
If they're out: Amazon stocks the same Ito En packaging with Subscribe & Save pricing.
#2
Japanese Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) - Ito EnBy Ito En · Japan
At Weee!: Weee often stocks Ito En's bagged hojicha — a quality step up from generic Amazon hojicha.
If they're out: If Weee doesn't ship to your zip, Amazon Prime delivers the same box in 2 days.
#3
Encha Latte Grade Organic MatchaBy Encha · Uji, Japan
At Weee!: Weee's matcha selection is thin. For ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha, Amazon is the stronger bet.
If they're out: Amazon has Encha, Jade Leaf, and Ippodo — a range Weee rarely matches.
Shopping tips
- Weee runs first-order promo codes (typically $20 off $35) — stack with bulk tea orders.
- Check delivery windows before you shop; some zips get next-day, others get weekly frozen-truck routes.
- For perishable Asian drinks (kombucha, fresh sikhye), Weee beats Amazon on freshness.
- Dry tea that ships well (bags, grain teas) is often cheaper per-box on Amazon Subscribe & Save — Weee is strongest for items Amazon doesn't carry.
Frequently asked
Is Weee cheaper than Amazon for Asian tea?
Sometimes. Weee wins on imported Asian-market SKUs that Amazon doesn't carry. Amazon usually wins on mainstream brands with Subscribe & Save pricing (10-15% off).
Does Weee deliver everywhere in the U.S.?
Most major metros, yes. Rural areas have gaps. If Weee doesn't ship to you, Amazon Prime covers 99% of zips nationwide.
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Affiliate disclosure: Cha2go earns a commission on purchases made through Amazon links at no extra cost to you. We don't have any commercial relationship with the grocers named above — our picks are based on editorial testing.