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The Naked Leaf
- Hours:
Mon 12:30 pm - 5 pm
Tue-Thu, Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for The Naked Leaf
6 reviews in English
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Review from Wendy P.
Colour me impressed. Naked Leaf "has me covered" ;). I was a Naked Leaf virgin, but remembered all of the ranting and raving Sarah Louise has done for The Naked Leaf. And so today I popped in for a visit.
The shop is cute, not a spot to come, sit and enjoy your tea, but definitely a place to partake in the fine art of tea sniffing and learn a little something along the way. Knowledge is, after all, the reason we need naked leaves in the first place, is it not? Best learn all we can!
What I really love, beyond the tea sniffing, is that this shop is into supporting local. I picked out my own tin with a design from a local artist to take my grape green tea home in. Magnifique! Another cool factor... they do custom labels. Hello next year's Christmas presents!
You'll be wanting to explore this little tea shop. I promise. -
Review from Joel S.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 12/2/2011
Today I went shopping for price comparisons. I chose two well established tea vendors to contrast the prices paid by Calgarians for Assamese black teas. Both Naked Leaf in Kensington and Tea Trader in Inglewood carry the same product.
For Assam Hattialli, the Naked Leaf charges $24.00 for 100 grams. The same tea at the Tea Trader is $18.00 for 125 grams.
The second tea was the Assam Banaspaty. Naked Leaf charges $14.00 for 100 grams of FOP Banaspaty (Flowery Orange Pekoe) and Tea Trader charges $12.00 for 125 grams of Banaspaty SFTGFOP1 (Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe). FOP is definitely a fine quality tea, nobody would fault it. However, SFTGFOP1 is the finest grade of Orange Pekoe tea.
I have tried the tea sold by both, the Hattialli is virtually the same quality at both stores, but the Banaspaty sold by Tea Trader edges out Naked Leaf both in quality and in quantity. Regardless, the FOP sold by Naked Leaf is still superb tea. It is spicy and sweet with moderate to full body that just coats your palate. The Tea Trader product is more pronounced as has more finese.
If you are pressed for time you will not go wrong at Naked Leaf, but if you can make it to Inglewood, there is more value for the money at Tea Trader, and better tea in the case of the Banaspaty.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/17/2011
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Review from Jason B.
Calgary, AB
12/19/2011
The Naked Leaf is a fantastic tea shop. With so many shops focusing on blends and flavoured teas it's great to see one bring in quality teas for the seasoned tea drinker. They have great teas from all the major tea producing regions and some rarities like a Japanese Black tea and the actual Jin Xuan - the real "milky" oolong.
Besides tea another thing that makes the Naked Leaf stand out is their use of local products. Local artists create the art work for the tea tins and local potters create much of the tea ware. I wish more businesses promoted and supported the local economy.
The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Surprisingly the Naked Leaf is one of the few shops that lets you taste the tea before you buy it. That should set the bar for those not doing this.
I noticed one of the other reviewers made a few pretentious remarks about getting the same teas at lower prices elsewhere. To me, that's like saying, "You can get a bottle of Chardonnay at Solo Liquor for $12. Why go to a wine merchant and spend $40?" The quality isn't the same.
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Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
11/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
The Naked Leaf has, by far, my favourite selection of teas in Calgary. If you are in Kensington, strolling about and looking to treat yourself, let it be to one of the beautiful teas the Naked Leaf has to offer.
It is very clear that each tea has been carefully sourced and selected. I don't know that I have ever tried a tea at the Naked Leaf that I didn't adore, and that wasn't fresh. My personal favourites are the Milk Oolong II and the Mao Jian Feather Tip. Upon selecting a tea, you can also choose your favourite tin, showcasing local art.
All of the teaware is also fabulous, many items handcrafted or local, all very unique.
The only reason I don't stop in here more often, is this is not a sit down teahouse, but a teashop where you take your lovely teas hooome to enjoy. I do believe tea by the cup is offered to go, however. :)Listed in: tea (and coffee) list
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Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
3/11/2011
In an area with 5 or 6 options for sourcing premium teas, The Naked Leaf stands out as being my front runner in Kensington. Owner Jonathan takes the time and engages/ samples customers to learn about their palates and the sorts of teas they enjoy. I have been a happy customer for 2 years now and I keep coming back to try new varietals and stock up on favorites like the Spiced Green Tea with a few grams of mint. Also, their Black Tea selection is out of this world and I would highly recommend their Earl Grey. You won't look at mass produced tea bags the same way again.
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Review from Beni D.
Calgary, AB
1/8/2011
Lovely tea. Beautiful pots and cups by local artists. Very kind people running the place. A new favourite
