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Tea: Black Tea, Green Tea, White Tea, Fruit Tea Blends, Rooibos, Herbal Tea Blends
Coffee: Flavored Coffee, Drip Coffee
Accessories: Mugs, Teapots, Tea Sets, Cast Iron, Glassware, Tea Makers, Tins, Filters, Matcha Accessories, Packaging
Dethlefsen & Balk, Inc. is a premium importer and wholesaler of specialty teas, coffees, and accessories based in Chicago, Illinois. As the U.S. division of the Germany-based parent company Dethlefsen & Balk GmbH, which dates back to 1836, the company brings nearly two centuries of tea trade tradition and European excellence to the North American market. D&B USA serves retailers, tea houses, gourmet stores, and e-commerce platforms with an expansive product catalog, personalized support, and global sourcing expertise.
Dethlefsen & Balk’s core business centers on the wholesale distribution of high-quality teas, artisan coffees, and beverage accessories. The company imports loose-leaf teas directly from world-renowned tea gardens in Asia, Africa, and South America and blends them in-house to create signature flavors tailored for the North American market.
Complementing their tea and coffee lines, D&B offers a vast selection of teapots, mugs, matcha sets, and gift-ready packaging, creating a one-stop solution for retailers and specialty shops.
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Private Label Services:
All products are distributed in bulk or in retail-ready formats, and the catalog is updated regularly to align with seasonal themes and market trends.
Dethlefsen & Balk stands apart due to its:
Its ability to blend old-world craftsmanship with modern market responsiveness is a key differentiator.
While privately held, D&B has significant influence within the North American specialty tea wholesale market:
Their growth has paralleled the rise in demand for artisanal, wellness-oriented beverages in North America.
All sourcing partners comply with international food safety and trade standards, including organic certifications where applicable.
D&B serves a wide customer base:
Their flexible MOQ policies and wide variety of SKUs support startups and established enterprises alike.
D&B also provides digital catalog access and streamlined B2B ordering via its U.S. e-commerce portal.
“Dethlefsen & Balk offers exceptional quality and personalized support. Their accessory line and seasonal teas are top sellers in our store.”
— Owner, Artisan Tea Shop, Portland, OR
“Their private label service helped us launch our house tea blend. Our customers love it.”
— Retail Manager, Boutique Wellness Brand, New York, NY
Dethlefsen & Balk, Inc. continues to blend tradition with innovation, delivering the finest teas and tea culture products to the North American market with excellence, heritage, and a commitment to quality.
