I had a mild panic attack today when I realized that I am out of ‘Read My Lips’ – an amazing chocolate peppermint herbal tea from Davids Tea and one of the store’s top three sellers.
Davids Tea, formerly located by the now vacant Le Chateau space at 4th/Yew, is currently closed while renovations for a new space across the street are underway. Their new home was recently a Kits shoe store. With all these empty storefronts, I’m just glad Davids is staying in the neighbourhood.
Anyone who has been in Davids lately knows that a little more space is desperately needed. The store has developed somewhat of a cult like following and is almost always packed with people smelling, tasting and sipping tea. The new store is expected to open later this month. In the interim, Kitsilano residents can take advantage of free shipping from the online store using the special code DTlovesKits.
Davids Tea, 2230 West 4th (closed for renovations), 604- 734-3440, Davidstea.com
Last modified: February 16, 2012
Hmm what happened to there previous location 2199 W4?
This location is still available for lease at http://www.shopwest4th.com/leasing.aspx . Cost $48/SF
Thanks for the update. I am always looking for good herbal teas but alas the writeup for Read My Lips says it has black Chinese tea in it!
Greyelf – thanks for the heads up. I have been drinking it at night. Try Forever Nuts – also excellent and herbal.
I should also add that the new David’s tea location is now open.