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.
Core Business
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.
Product and Service Offerings