Shipping & Payments
Shipping Overview
The Loose Leaf (“we”, “our”, “us”) ships all orders using Australia Post. We aim to process and dispatch your order as quickly as possible, ensuring it arrives safely and in excellent condition.
Processing Times
- Orders are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days of payment being received.
- During peak periods (e.g., sales, holidays), processing times may be longer.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods & Delivery Times
We use Australia Post’s parcel services, including:
- Parcel Post: Estimated 2–8 business days (metro areas may be faster)
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Shipping Costs
- We offer $15 Flat Rate Shipping on all orders Australia-Wide.
Tracking Your Order
After dispatch, you will receive an email with your Australia Post tracking number. Â Track your order here:
https://auspost.com.au/mypost/track
Delivery Conditions
- Please ensure your delivery address is accurate. We are not responsible for delays or lost parcels due to incorrect or incomplete addresses.
- Australia Post may require a signature on delivery. If no one is available, parcels may be held at your local Post Office for collection.
- Once Australia Post marks an order as “delivered,” we are not liable for loss or theft.
Shipping Restrictions
We currently ship to addresses within Australia only.
Damaged or Lost Parcels
If your order arrives damaged or is lost in transit:
- Contact us within 7 days of the estimated delivery date.
- Provide your order number and photos of the damage (if applicable).
We will liaise with Australia Post to investigate and arrange a replacement or refund where appropriate.
Payment Information
You can pay by credit/debit card via Square.
At the checkout, you must create an account to receive updates and view order history.
For more information, please read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Returns Information
Under Australian Consumer Law, consumers are entitled to refunds or replacements for goods and services that have major problems, don’t match descriptions, or are unfit for purpose.
We accept returns of unopened and unused items within 21 days of purchase.
We do not accept returns on custom orders.
To initiate a return, contact hello@thelooseleaf.com.au for instructions and approval.
Problems with Your Order
If your products arrive damaged or there is an issue with your order, contact us immediately.
Contact Us
For all shipping enquiries, please contact:
The Loose Leaf Herbal Tea Co.
Ph: 0419 867 429
hello@thelooseleaf.com.au
For more information on orders, shipping, returns, and policies, please refer to our Terms and Conditions page.