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Pricy but worthwhile — you can head in and try a sample of the tea of the day in an adorable wee glass while asking for tips on tea for what ails you — sore throat, need to wind down at the end of the day, need to get jazzed at the start of the day, anything you can think of. I usually ask for herbal or rooibos non-​caffeinated teas for the end of the day, and always come home with something delicious. I adore the orange blossom rooibos and just picked up a tin of it only for the salesperson to mention that he doesn’t find it to be a big seller. It’s so lovely, an enticing combo of orange and vanilla. I’m pretty much the type to go in for 50 or 100g of tea at a time, but of course you can also get them to make you delicious tea drinks and tea lattes to enjoy on the spot. There’s only a little space to hang out but you can sit for a brief bit with a friend and watch the foot traffic go by on Spring Garden, a great spot. Enjoy!

I wish it weren’t so expensive because it is so delicious. Every single tea is a pleasure, and the staff are so friendly and personable. And I love the rotating seasonal and monthly flavours!

One of my downfalls is buying too much tea but unlike teavanna they don’t pressure you into sales. Love the products and the staff here.

I am a huge huge HUGE Davidstea fan. I have so much tea from Davidstea in my cupboard it is unfathomable. With that being said this location has quickly become my least favourite location in the HRM, and unfortunately the one nearest to my new apartment.
The associates are very upbeat and friendly. Some of them are amazing and lighten up the day. The store is bright and clean and somehow despite the fact that its busy a lot of the time (sometimes extremely busy) they do a great job of providing quick service with a smile. This is most of the time.
Something I’ve noticed with this location moreso than the old location I used to frequent (Shopping Centre), is that they push products on you way too much. Theres actually one girl who works there who is so pushy I will (depending on how badly I want tea) turn around and walk out if I see she is working. To give you an idea of why, one time she argued with me about how I need more tea in my cupboard to the point that the person behind me chimed in and said «she doesn’t need any more tea! But I do need to be rang in!» Today she was working and the line was getting huge because she was trying to sell someone a steeper, people were getting pretty frustrated. Anyway, having products pushed on me repeatedly makes me uncomfortable. Theres really just a few bad apples but I have to say I’ve never encountered this issue at the other stores.

I visited David’s this past Sunday afternoon with my Mom and my brother’s girlfriend. I had visited before to buy bulk tea or tea accessories. On this trip, we were just looking for a nice pick me up after a lovely meal cooked by my fiancé.
I was more than impressed with the service. I wish I could remember the name of the lady working, because she was incredible! She picked out five teas for us to consider, based on what we were in the mood for at the time. She took her time explaining each one and letting us smell the leaves before making a choice. She was so knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm. I was genuinely SO excited to try my chosen tea. It did not disappoint.
Each armed with a different tea (and one for my brother) we strolled down Spring Garden, basking in the sunshine of one of the first sunny spring days this season. My visit to David’s was just a small part of my afternoon, but I can truly say that it made my day! I cannot wait for my next visit.

They have a Wide variety of teas available I don’t know where to begin with the flavors they have. This place is like Starbucks for the tea drinker

Great selection and knowledgable staff, are some high lights!
A wall filled with canisters of tea, and ability to smell each one before deciding to get a cup or packet. It’s great!
The staff are great when it comes to not knowing what to get someone.
Very helpful and knowledgable!
The location is small, and it’s busy so sitting isn’t always an option. Having to take alot of time to pick a tea seems to end with a frustrated rush. It’s not from the staff, other regular customers.
Tea drinkers are meant to be relaxed and calm, yet these ones appear to be rushed…
I still enjoy the shop, just wish it felt more like a tea house and less corporate. (But it’s a chain store, so no big)

The staff here is excellent! So nice, and very helpful. The location on Spring Garden is great. And of course, I love the tea. :)

I ADORE DAVIDs TEA on SGR!
One of my girlfriends bought me one of the plastic tumblers (refill in-​store for only 1 $) and I must have indulged in over 2 dozen flavoured iced teas since then.
My favorites are Happy Kombucha & Brazillionaire (sweetened with a drop of honey) so far.
In addition, the staff are EXCELLENT! They are friendly, courteous & they never forget to offer samples of the tea-​of-​the-​day. Nice!
I highly recommend a visit to this location!

I’ve been drinking coffee for years. Tea was always a rare occasion drink for me. Friends have told me how amazing David’s Tea was. I’m not a person to jump on the hype train but last summer during a beautiful sunny day, I meandered into David’s. I was greeted by their affable staff. Tea taste tests every day? Really? I liked this place already. Never have I been to a place where the staff knew everything and I mean EVERYTHING about their product.
Feeling bloated because you ate too much pasta and garlic bread? There’s a tea for that! Need to stay awake because you’re cramming for an exam but don’t want caffeine? There’s a tea for that! Feeling a little sick (self-​inflicted or otherwise)? There’s a tea for that!
My favorite is the Lime Gelato and it’s great either hot or iced. Also on the top of my list are, Pink Flamingo, Dulce and Banana, Perfect Pear and Jolly Jellybean.
Their summer promotion is an awesome deal. Take your David’s tea travel mug in and pay $ 1 for one of the «Teas of the day».

I love tea so it’s only natural that I love David’s Tea! I went in there suffering from sinus congestion and a sore throat… not only did the girls behind the counter help me choose the best tea for my ailing needs, but they didn’t squirm with disgust from my «I feel like crap» appearance…
I have to say, my first impression of the place was «omg this is going to cost me an arm and a leg for some leaves in water that I can make at home for free» but it’s actually reasonably priced! Which always makes me a happy customer.
If you’re ever walking down the busy street of Spring Garden on a hot, sunny day… this place is definitely a place to check out! :)

Despite being one of the street’s newer (relatively speaking) businesses, David’s Tea has quickly become one of those Spring Garden staples. In fact, during my short sit-​in visit, it was almost hilarious playing some SGR Bingo between customers and the street traffic going past the floor-​to-​ceiling windows: five-​times-​a-​day yoga junkie, Dal student in $ 300 sweatpants, awkward first-​daters…
Anyhow.
David’s is a nice, bright shop and I love that they can open those huuuuge windows for fresh air in the warmer months. With just a couple of tables, it’s definitely more of a to-​go spot but I came ready to stay for a catch-​up with friends. Unfortch, the two tables both boasted their own sets of discarded tea cups and dirty napkins which didn’t make me want to stay for long. We cleaned one of them up ourselves since staff behind the counter were busy.
Staff were friendly but not exactly helpful — that is, no suggestions on what to order even after going so far as to ask, ‘can you recommend something with citrus?’ — and the wait time was much longer than you’d think having seen the short line. I did like the iced swampwater for a summer refresher once I got it but I just don’t know that I got the David’s Tea experience that has everyone else raving.

I am a full on loose leaf tea junkie.
Rooibos, black, herbal, green — I love it all. And that’s great, because there’s a lot to choose from. And what’s even better is that they have a staff that knows pretty much everything, and are really eager to share their knowledge.
The seasonal teas are always fantastic, and the iced version is the perfect treat for summer. Try swampwater on ice — it’ll look like you’re drinking something out of the harbour, but don’t worry — it’s delicious.

I love going to Davids Tea whenever I’m on Spring Garden and I love this location.
Just like the Mic Mac Mall location the staff are extremely kind and very informative, so if you have any questions and/​or are curious about any tea, they’ll gladly bring it down and allow you to smell it and give you info on it.
Stop by and order a great tasting tea whenever you’re around. You will NOT be disappointed.

What?! A David’s Tea in Halifax? How exciting! (What I am realizing now though, is how did I not notice this place when I visited in March?)
I was quite happy to find this little place while I was out wandering for Christmas gifts a couple weeks ago. I’m a little obsessed with loose leaf teas right now and like to try new types all of the time. Plus, little bags of these teas make great stocking stuffers.
The place was a little busy when I went in, but it didn’t take too long to get service. I was able to ask some questions about the tea and to smell the ones I was interested in. The gal helping me even gave me a suggestion for another tea when one of the ones I wanted was sold out. Overall, it was a nice visit, even with it being a bit crazy a couple days before Christmas. One point though, if you are looking for a more intimate tea house, than this is not the place — but, it is good for people watching on Spring Garden!

I used to hate tea until DAVID came into my life.
I have tried every single one (except the whiskey one *SHIVER*)
They are awesome cold or hot.
The staff are so informative.
They have seasonal teas which make me super happy then super sad when they no longer serve them and ALL I WANT IS SOME PINK FLAMINGO.
ahem sorry as I was saying. Seasonal teas. Awesome stuff, PUMPKIN CHAI = awesome!
Just please go, you will never ever ever be disappointed.

Dear David: You are the best thing since sliced bread. You are the other love of my life. Dramatic? Yes. Granted? Double yes.
I can’t help it! I’ve walked by David’s Tea on Spring Garden several times and always wondered when I was going to get the chance to stop in. While playing hooky from work, I popped in and immediately fell in love. The smells, the samples, and the colors: amazing. It truly is an experience, not just a cup of tea. The entire wall is color coated from white to green to oolong to black to pu’erh to mate to rooibos to herbals. The staff knows everything! They can tell you that secret weapon (my fav white tea) is packed with vitamin C and goji berries and is pumped with antioxidants. What better than to drink something delicious while decreasing the effects of aging. See ya later wrinkles, I’m going to enjoy my tea now.
No but seriously. Amazing service, the staff are always there to let you sample the tea of the day and to sniff the occasional canister. I’ve literally tried almost 50% of their iced teas this past summer. There wasn’t one that I could complain about! Some favs: secret weapon, white tiger, blazing strawberry, citron oolong, jumpy monkey, read my lips, and exotica. I’ve been to both the Spring Garden and Halifax Shopping Center locations and both are great! The new fall flavors are out and I have a huge obsession with the pumpkin chai. Toasted walnut, copbanana, and mom’s apple pie aren’t far behind.
If you haven’t been here yet, go. It is a little bit pricier for a cup of tea. You are looking at about 5.75 $ for two cups. Keep in mind its loose tea and great quality. I harass my facebook and twitter with David’s updates all the time. Might as well harass you.

I just can’t seem to get enough of David’s Tea. Both locations (Spring Garden & HFX Shopping Centre) are fantastic and amazing and awesome annnnnnnnnnnnnd you should probably go there right now.
This location has a very small seating area, which is a nice little addition to the space. Although I would never consider David’s Tea a place to sit and relax, it’s nice to see a small option for this type of setting inside a retail store.
I can’t say enough about the staff at David’s. They make sure you have a sample tea in your hand as quickly as possible, and if it doesn’t immediately wow you (enough to purchase some for home) they’ll be quickly assessing something that suits you better. The folks here love talking tea, so get ready for a conversation, if you’re willing to have one.
David’s is like an education experience that smells delicious. You’ll learn and shop, all at the same time. It’s a nerdy culinary shopper’s dream. And, if you haven’t tried it yet, try Forever Nuts. It’s AMAZING.

I will admit I’ve never been to the Spring Garden Rd location, I frequent the Shopping Ctr location as it is closer to home for me. In any case…
David’s Tea has a GREAT thing going! Fabulous tea selection. Stellar customer service. Their people know their stuff, and know it well, and are more than happy to help, answer questions, let you sniff the canisters of their wonderful tea, offer suggestions… the list goes on. They’re pretty fantastic!
I’m a coffee lover, I will admit. However, I’m also a tea lover. David’s Tea has converted me from the grocery store bagged tea to the wonderful deliciousness of loose leaf tea. I can tell you, I won’t go back to bagged.
I love their tea accessories as well. I have purchased a few travel mugs and tea cups.
In short: I heart David’s Tea!

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 coded tins and with a staff to show you the way. Perhaps a connoisseur of the tea lands? My visits have been sided with sample tastings, expert service and the general uplifting of healthful remedies.
The tea list is phenomenal. Rosemary and peppermint makes a tea titled «Romance». «The Skinny Tea» combines chamomile and lemon ginseng to aid digestion, boost metabolism and increase energy levels. The lime green tea is divine, and I was more than excited to see the Ayurvedic teas available according to the 3 doshas. (*Ayurveda: an ancient healing system of a holistic platform) Whether its sweet, spicy or simple, David’s has me excited about hot bevies.
Its a smaller space, but filled with easy ‘n’ breezy lightness. Tables and thick wicker chairs align beside the garage-​style windows that open up onto the street. There are tons of top-​notch tea accessories to peruse, and moderately priced at that. (Some more expensive than others) And while there is currently no food option to accompany a fix, the spot is shopping around for the right fit.
Selling fair trade, a Canadian company, kind and knowledgeable staffers, extensive botanical opportunity– all signs point to YES. The variety is fresh, inspired and ahead of the game. Tea lovas will rejoice while java drinkers can quench as well. (Try the «Jumpy Monkey» for a coffee kick.)