Effective January 4th, the Postal Service, Federal Express, Fedex Ground, and UPS are all increasing per pound rates as well as surcharges for rural and residential delivery (Fedex and UPS).

The most notable change for devotea customers is the Postal rate change for 1 pound Priority Mail packages (one or two tea cozies; tea under 1 pound).  The new rates have added zone based pricing.  Previously, 1 pound was a flat rate to all 50 states.