Shipping policy
📦 Shipping Policy – Sipsy by RI
Order Processing & Fulfillment
- Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days.
- During holidays, sales, promotional events, seasonal launches, or other high-volume periods, processing may take 3–4 business days.
- Processing time is separate from carrier transit and delivery time.
- Once an order has entered processing, changes or cancellations may not be possible.
Shipping Schedule
- Orders are shipped throughout the week, excluding Sundays and holidays.
- You will receive a shipping confirmation once your order has been prepared for shipment.
Delivery Times
- Standard U.S. shipping typically takes 3–7 business days after shipment.
- Expedited shipping options may be available at checkout.
- Delivery dates and transit times provided by shipping carriers are estimates and are not guaranteed by Sipsy by RI.
Shipping Rates & Free Shipping
- Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on the order, destination, and selected shipping method.
- Free standard shipping is available on eligible U.S. orders of $95 or more after discounts and before taxes.
- The $95 minimum must be met after promotional codes and discounts have been applied.
- Expedited and premium shipping services are not included in the free-shipping offer unless otherwise stated.
- Sipsy by RI may occasionally offer promotional shipping rates or lower free-shipping thresholds during special events.
Tracking & Notifications
- Tracking information will be sent to the email address provided with your order once your package ships.
- Please allow time for the carrier to scan your package and update its tracking information.
- Once tracking has been provided and the package has been accepted by the carrier, transit and delivery are handled by the shipping carrier.
Packaging
- Tea, spices, seasonings, and other Sipsy products are carefully packaged to help maintain freshness and protect your order during transit.
- We use recyclable or environmentally conscious packaging materials when practical.
Damaged, Incorrect or Incomplete Orders
- Please inspect your order promptly upon delivery.
- If your order arrives damaged, defective, incorrect, or incomplete, contact support@sipsybyri.com within 48 hours of confirmed delivery.
- Include your order number, a description of the issue, and clear photos of the affected products and packaging when applicable.
- Claims will be reviewed and handled in accordance with our Returns & Refunds Policy.
Delayed, Lost or Missing Packages
- Once a package has been accepted by the shipping carrier, transportation and delivery are the responsibility of the carrier.
- If your package has not arrived within the expected delivery window, please contact the shipping carrier directly using your tracking number for current delivery information and assistance.
- If the carrier confirms that the package is lost or advises that action is required from the sender, contact support@sipsybyri.com with your order number, tracking information, and any information provided by the carrier.
- If tracking shows your package as delivered but you cannot locate it, please contact the shipping carrier directly for delivery confirmation and assistance.
Incorrect or Incomplete Shipping Addresses
- Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address at checkout.
- Please review your shipping information carefully before submitting your order.
- Sipsy by RI is not responsible for delays, failed deliveries, or returned packages resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address provided by the customer.
- If a package is returned to Sipsy by RI because of an incorrect or incomplete address, the customer may be responsible for additional shipping charges before the order can be reshipped.
- Original shipping charges associated with an incorrect customer-provided address are non-refundable.
Carrier, Weather & Other Delays
- Shipping carriers may experience delays due to weather, service interruptions, peak shipping periods, transportation disruptions, or other circumstances outside our control.
- Sipsy by RI is not responsible for carrier-related transit or delivery delays after an order has been transferred to the carrier.
- Delivery estimates provided at checkout or through tracking are estimates rather than guaranteed arrival dates unless the selected carrier service expressly provides a guarantee.
International Shipping
- International shipping may be available to select destinations.
- International delivery times vary by destination, carrier, and customs processing.
- Customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes, brokerage fees, or other charges imposed by the destination country.
- Customers are responsible for ensuring that products ordered from Sipsy by RI may legally be imported into their destination.
- Sipsy by RI is not responsible for delays caused by customs or local authorities.
Questions?
For questions about an order before shipment, or if there is a problem with the contents of your order after delivery, contact:
Please include your order number so we can assist you promptly.
For tracking, carrier transit, or delivery-location questions, please contact the shipping carrier directly using the tracking information provided with your order.
SAYOR — Sip At Your Own Risk.