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Steep yourself amongst these hot water hubs! Top notch-- to a Tea.

 1. DAVIDsTEA

5486 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3J 1G2
(902) 422-7617

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  9/30/2010 First to Review

David's is the new downtown haven for tea lovers. Those who like it loose, varied and less than ordinary can stop into this Canadian owned chain for its wall of opportunity.

White, green, black, herbal and all thats between--- its provided in color…More »

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 2. Sawadee Tea House

1871 Granville St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Y1
(902) 422-4192
5.0 star rating
  3/9/2010

This is THE spot in Halifax for tea lovers.

Located within the cobblestone courtyard on the end of Granville Street, Sawadee Tea House is still very much under the radar. The shop prides itself on selling tea exclusively (No Coffee), which creates…More »

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 3. World Tea House

1592 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B3
(902) 422-8327

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/15/2010

Argyle Street's premiere tea shop is officially open for business, giving its predecessor a major facelift. Walking in-- the spot is bright, airy and with a high-tea mentality that lingers through interior touches to the actual drink/ food servings.…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    6/25/2010 First to Review

    While Argyle Street's Uncommon Grounds has shifted down to Barrington, its older residence will soon… Read more »

 4. Blowers St Paperchase Newstand & Cafe

5228 Blowers St
Halifax, NS B3J 1J7
(902) 423-0750
5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/26/2010

Paperchase has become my regular daylight haunt. Whether its a book, a little work, or a private chat with a friend-- this easy atmosphere is one I find most enjoyable.

From the downstairs convenience counter to the upstairs café, the service is…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/11/2010

    Two words: Avocado Melt.

    A friend introduced me to Paperchase a few years back, and to her I am… Read more »

 5. Trident Booksellers and Cafe

1256 Hollis St
Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
(902) 423-7100
5.0 star rating
  3/13/2010

A brilliant little nook for coffee drinkers and bookworms alike. The fusing of used books and hot beverages is a strategy deemed ideal.

The aesthetic borrows from the archives of old libraries with towering wooden shelves and dim lighting. Atmosphere…More »

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 6. The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro

5147 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1A9
(902) 422-2219
4.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

The Wired Monk was one of the first coffee shops I began to frequent after my move to the city. Located just skip away from my place of living, it became a nice ritual to enjoy a morning tea with a book on the weekends.

First and foremost, the food is…More »

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 7. Gingerbread Haus Bakery

1138 Queen Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2R9
(902) 425-4333

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  4/5/2010

Gingerbread Haus hides out on the South end of Queen Street. And hush, hush! This spot seems to go fairly under the radar with its epic snacks, lunches and breads!

I use to walk past the Haus on my daily route, but it took a friend mentioning its…More »

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 8. Smiling Goat Organic Espresso Bar

1551 S Park St
Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
(902) 446-3366

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

I decided to branch out today. With so many coffee offerings around the city, I've been getting a bit bored of reporting the standard tea feedback. With a few exceptions, tea variety can be fairly mundane. And so with my first trip to The Smiling…More »

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