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Ranked by effective value per dollar at tea & infusions-related merchants.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
0 merchants sit under Tea & Infusions. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 4.3¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Amex
Ranked by effective value per dollar at tea & infusions-related merchants.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
0 merchants sit under Tea & Infusions. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 4.3¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Amex
Ranked by effective value per dollar at tea & infusions-related merchants.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
0 merchants sit under Tea & Infusions. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 4.3¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 4.3¢/$ | $325 | $170 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 4.3¢/$ | $325 | $170 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Cardless
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 4.3¢/$ | $325 | $170 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 2.7¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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