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DAVIDsTEA
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
5 reviews for DAVIDsTEA
5 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha M.
Ottawa, ON
3/20/2012
David's tea has just about every variety of tea you could possibly imagine, some of it seems almost ridiculous. I've tried a bunch, one of them even had popcorn in it. They're hit or miss, I find I don't like the chocolate flavors but I adore the fruity ones. Today I had an iced tea called Paradise found, it was so good, it was really fruity and sweet. It's also really reasonably priced in my opinion, $2.63 for an iced tea the size of a grande at Starbucks.
The inside is small but bright and airy. The staff really know their tea and if you go in and say what you're in the mood for they'll pull 3 or 4 tins off the shelf for you to smell. If you're a tea drinker I highly recommend this place. -
Review from Dawn M.
1/16/2012
Headed in here on a walk up Bank Street, on a sunny winter afternoon. The store was moderately crowded.
The space is airy and clean. The staff are busy and cheeful. It was a bit hard to get service. I almost want to suggest that during busy times they need to go by a number system - but that seems so governmental I'm not sure it's the right suggestion. Also - it's partly the nature of the beast: They take their time with their customers to discuss the merits of given teas, and ensure the customer is happy with their choice. (Staff seemed quite knowledgeable.)
Ordered a pot of O Canada. Managed to somehow get a table - there were none to be had when we first walked in - and sat down to get warmed up and enjoy our brew. (It would be nice if they could rework their space a bit to allow for more seating.)
All in all, I enjoyed the visit - but if I do return and it's the least bit busy, I'll turn around and head to Starbucks kitty-corner to them for a hot chocolate or similar. Not worth the wait.
Hint: Stop in and get their tea booklet. Study it at home, and then go back with some ideas in mind about what you wish to try. If you live or work in the area, and love tea, could be interesting to work your way through all of the teas....
Would I return: Yes, if I'm in the area.
Would I recommend: If I had an American visitor, I'd probably work a stop here for a visit and another pot of O Canada. :-D -
Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
12/21/2010 1 photo
Ottawa's first location of David's Tea has come! Be sure you go in and support this truly unique place where you need not be intimidated or a tea master to enjoy the full experience.
Upon entering the shop, a tea girl bolted to the front door to dole out a free sample of the tea of the day- a great idea! It was yummy but not what i was looking for a full cup of. No big deal! "I'm feeling something fruity" was all I needed to say before someone at the counter was pulling down canister after canister of delightfully labeled teas. She explained them; I smelled them. The selection is not as expansive as the Queen West location I frequent in Toronto but maybe that's just because the shelves are bigger, leaving more empty space. I'm sure Ottawa will catch up. Needless to say, I found some loving in a raspberry tea with a cute name.
The staff were a bit confused when I said I wanted to drink it there. There are a few scattered tables so it is well within my rights to do so. They could easily fit a couple more tables in there so more can sit enjoy the team, their call. For the ceramic mug they give you: just let the tea steep, take off the lid, take out the tea strainer thingy, rest it upright on the lid, drink. Easy peasy! Noted: The bathrooms are very night and are made with David's Tea in mind.
So maybe you'll enjoy your tea to go, or maybe you'll get it for there, the point is: make sure you get it. This store is wonderful for it's tea, all of the products that work with tea and tea enthusiasts everywhere! -
Review from Dooley M.
Ottawa, ON
12/23/2010
"Fuck David and his tea." - me
Seriously though, I don't care for this brand of teas. Call me old fashioned but I'd rather drink the water from a mop wheelie-bucket used to clean the bathroom floor at a bus station. -
Review from Maya S.
Ottawa, ON
4/22/2011
Mr. Dooley had to be particularly cranky when he wrote his review.
This store is great! Clean, bright, extremely friendly and helpful staff who doesn't mind if you take time choosing your tea, neat refillable canisters and, of course, very good selection of teas and tea utensils. I'm going back to refill my containers.
Highly recommended!
