Honestly, as a die-hard coffee junkie, I was not expecting to give a rat's ass about a new tea shop in the Annex. (Given my usual anti-tea stance, I have never ventured into any other David's Tea locations)
I think today may have been opening day at this location. As I trekked my normal route down Bloor, I was noticing teal blue David's Tea cups in the hands of many people.
Curiosity got the best of me and I diverted from Starbucks into David's Tea instead.
David's Tea specializes in loose tea blends and they have A LOT of options. I would guess close to 100 different teas. You can buy a cup of tea or buy a quantity of tea blend to take home (you pay buy weight and can buy any quantity you wish)
They also have super attentive staff on hand who completely know everything about their products. Lots of great gift ideas here. Might go back to get something for mom.
I tried a tea called Chocalate Chili Chai (http://www.davidstea.com/winter-collection/chocolate-chili-chai). It was absolutely divine, I couldn't stop smelling it all the way home.
They only have seating for 6 people at the back. I would like to see a larger seating area for people who want to linger.
David's Tea might convert me.