Searching for that perfect cuppa? From rooibos to oolong, these merchants sell only the finest loose leaf teas to ensure that each cup is good to the last drop... Ming Tao Xuan
Their specialty Chinese teas are stored in ornate pewter jars and delivered twice a year.
451 St. Sulpice; 514-845-9448; www.mingtaoxuan.com/
Esprithé
Tea novice? They offer private tasting sessions in the comfort of your own home.
12 Laurier West; 514-273-4087; www.esprithe.com/index.php
Artea
Special offerings include fair trade and organic teas.
5007 Park Avenue, 514-759-7706; 406 Fleury West, 514-509-4760 www.artea.ca/boutique/
My Cup of Tea
This Chinatown favourite brings their delicate blooming teas to their new boutique in Westmount.
344A Victoria Avenue, 514-489-8880; 1057A St-Laurent Blvd, 514-861-8800; 73 de la Gauchetière West, 514-393-8800; www.my-cup-of-tea.com/home.html
Camellia Sinensis
Their experts travel the world to bring you only the highest-quality tea leaves.
351 Emery, 514-286-4002; 7010 Casgrain, 514-271-4002; camellia-sinensis.com/tea/