I was thrilled to visit David’sTea, which opened this past week in Champlain Place. They have stores in Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Toronto as well. It’s very chic, a nice spacey store, very modern. When you go in, in one corner there’s shelving with lots of tea related items, like teapots, infusers, organic honey, mugs, etc. But, the real WOW is behind the counter, the wall of tea! Row after row of stainless steel canisters, all containing a different loose teas. There’s green teas, white teas, chai teas, black teas, etc etc etc, all of which have a whole slew of different flavors. They have these darling little shot glasses you can get a sample of their “tea of the day” in, and you can smell any canister you wish. I am in love! I bought loose Fruite mate (citrusy with papaya and pineapple!), and Coco Chai Rooibos. Princes range from $4ish to $20-something for the really rare exotic teas, for a 50g bag (which makes about 25 cups of tea). If you’re a tea drinker, or even a novice, go in for a peek. The staff are all super helpful, and they’ll even recommend what types of tea you may like based on your tastes. Before you commit to buying a bag of loose tea, you can also buy it fresh brewed “to go” to try it out. I had Tiramisu (yum!), and Strawberry White, which I let cool off, tossed in a little sugar and ice, and made a heavenly iced tea. It’s nice that they also have pamphlets in the store, educating you on which kinds of teas have which health benefits.
I’m already a big fan. I can’t wait to try other teas from them. They change some teas with the seasons, right now they’re almost done their “Winter Collection” apparently. So if you want to get in on the Glitter & Gold, After Midnight, Tiramisu, Toasted Walnut, Lemon Bombshell, Mulled Chai, and Orange Julep goodness, I suggest you hurry in! 
