Shop By Mood
We Don't Just Sell Tea
at Farmers Markets.
"We show up for our neighbors."
Moody Teas — Founded 2019, ChicagoAccessible by Design
We intentionally set up in neighborhoods where specialty food access is limited — so quality tea isn't only for people who live near a boutique shop. Good tea belongs everywhere.
Relationships, Not Transactions
Markets aren't a sales channel — they're a community rhythm. Over 14 markets and pop-ups across Chicago, we've become part of people's weekly routines, not just their pantries.
Try Before You Buy
No algorithm can replace a real sip. Free samples and genuine conversation let you find the blend that actually works for your mood — before you commit to a tin.
✓ We accept SNAP / EBT at select market locations.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Take our 2-minute mood quiz and we'll find your perfect blend — curated to exactly how you're feeling right now.
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Crafting the most
affordable organic teas
and accessories.
Moody Teas was built on a simple idea — everyone deserves access to good tea that helps them feel their best. That's why we keep our blends affordable and show up in neighborhoods where quality tea is hard to find.
Take the Tea Room
With You.
Track your loyalty points, browse our full menu, and place orders — all from your phone or computer. Our web app works in any browser, no download needed.
Native mobile app coming soon.
Steep, Sip, Return.
Nothing goes to waste.
Bring back your empty tins and packaging — we'll give them a second life. Because good tea should be good for the planet, too.
Reduce
We design packaging to use less material without sacrificing quality or reusability.
Reuse
Return your empty tins to us at the market. We clean, refill, and keep them in circulation.
Recycle
What can't be reused is recycled responsibly through our community partners.
Picks From the People
Behind the Tea
These are John's Go-To's.
John built Moody Teas to make good tea accessible to everyone. When he's not at the farmers market or running the business, he's sipping on the blends that started it all.
Shop John's Picks
Nora's Everyday Picks.
Nora lives the Moody Teas ethos every day. Her picks lean toward blends she reaches for when she needs a real moment — calm, grounded, and always satisfying.
Shop Nora's PicksTea That Gives Back.
"Every purchase supports our Tea for Good program — bringing quality tea and wellness education to the communities that need it most."
Access to good tea is a community right, not a luxury. Tea for Good is how we put that belief into practice — one cup, one neighborhood at a time.
Learn About Tea for Good →
Taste the difference
we are making.
Adaptogenic
Every blend is crafted with a vibe in mind. Need energy? Focus? Relaxation? We got you!
For The People
Good tea shouldn’t cost a fortune. We keep our prices low so more people can experience tea that actually helps.
For The Taste
We use whole, organic ingredients wherever possible (right now, that’s 95% of the time) and work directly with ethical suppliers.
Handcrafted with Care
Every small batch is blended right here in Chicago by our tiny (but mighty) team.
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Create With Us.
The Creators Club.
The Creators Club is our community of makers, artists, and tea lovers. If you create content, run events, or just love what we're building — we want you in the room.
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