DAVIDsTEA review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

DAVIDsTEA ships to CA and US and suits tea drinkers who want loose-leaf and bagged tea from one shop, with organic and fairtrade certifications on the listings. Tea at CAD 23.96 sits mid-table, so range breadth decides it rather than the lowest price on the shelf.

Key facts

Best for
Canadian and US drinkers who want loose-leaf and tea-bag options under one roof, with organic and fairtrade options listed.
Price per 100 g
CA$23.96 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certifications
Organic, Fairtrade (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free delivery threshold
CA$75 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
CA, US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Canada (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2008 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Loose leaf tea, Matcha
Formats
Loose leaf, Tea bags
Official website
davidstea.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedIninstagram.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • One catalogue covers loose leaf tea and matcha in loose leaf and tea bags, so loose-leaf, bagged and matcha buyers are all served
  • Listings carry organic and fairtrade certifications for buyers who filter on sourcing
  • Ships to CA and US, covering both of its core markets
  • Free delivery begins at CAD 75, a basket most tea restockers can hit in a single order
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so questions get answered without an app

Cons

  • Free delivery only starts at CAD 75, and tea-only baskets often fall short, so small top-ups keep paying the shipping charge
  • Markets stop at CA and US, so buyers outside those markets cannot order at all
  • Tea at CAD 23.96 sits mid-table, not among the cheapest tea sellers compared
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed
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Who it suits

  • Drinkers in CA and US who want loose leaf and tea bags from a single shop
  • Buyers who treat organic and fairtrade certifications as a filter before buying
  • Shoppers ready to build one order up to CAD 75 instead of ordering small and often

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone outside CA and US, who cannot order from the shop
  • Price-first buyers, since CAD 23.96 is mid-table and cheaper tea sellers exist
  • Coffee-led households, where Atlas Coffee Club or Gewuerzland cover roaster products alongside tea

Pricing

The shop lists tea at CAD 23.96, and that figure is the clearest way to compare it with other tea sellers. It places the catalogue in the middle of the price table rather than at either end, so the argument for buying here rests on the range of loose leaf tea and matcha on offer rather than on the cheapest tin. Shipping is the number that decides the real outlay. Orders reach free delivery at CAD 75, which is a meaningful basket when you are restocking a shelf, and a steep one when you want a single bag. Splitting an order across several deliveries costs more per unit of tea than placing one, so a bigger basket at the threshold is the cheaper route for anyone who drinks tea daily. There is no subscription pricing on offer here, and no separate renewal rate, so the entry figure and the repeat purchase figure are the same number. A buyer who works out what they will drink in a month and reaches CAD 75 in one go pays the least per cup; a buyer who dips in weekly pays shipping repeatedly and erodes that per-weight price advantage.

Who runs it

The shop trades as DAVIDsTEA Inc. and is headquartered in Canada, which is why CA and US carries the market list. Both are the anchor for anyone who cares about who is on the other side of an order, since the legal entity is named in the terms rather than hidden behind a trading name. The company was founded in 2008, so it is an established operator rather than a recent entrant, and the catalogue has had time to settle into a fixed shape: loose leaf tea and matcha presented in loose leaf and tea bags. Listings also carry organic and fairtrade certifications, which is the detail most likely to decide a tea buyer comparing it with an unmarked competitor. Support runs on email, chat and help centre. Help centre, email and chat cover most questions, and for a catalogue-based shop that covers the realistic cases: a delayed parcel, a swap on a flavour, a question about which blend to brew. A phone line is not listed, so anyone who needs voice contact should settle that first.

How DAVIDsTEA compares

Where DAVIDsTEA is available

Available
Canada, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does tea cost at DAVIDsTEA?+

Tea is listed at CAD 23.96, which is the figure to compare against other tea sellers. That price sits mid-table among the brands compared, so the case for buying here is the range of loose leaf tea and matcha on offer rather than the lowest number on the shelf. Shipping is the bigger swing, and it is covered separately.

Do I pay for delivery on a tea order?+

Free delivery starts at CAD 75. A single bag sits well under that, so small orders carry a shipping charge on top of CAD 23.96. Anyone who drinks tea daily should plan one larger order to reach the threshold, since two smaller ones pay the charge twice for the same tea.

Can I keep the same price when my order repeats?+

DAVIDsTEA lists no subscription tier and no separate renewal rate, so a repeat order is priced the same way as a first one, at CAD 23.96. The only change between orders is the shipping line, and that is what CAD 75 controls. Reaching it on a single order is the reliable way to hold the per-weight cost steady.

Where does DAVIDsTEA deliver?+

The shop ships to CA and US, and CA is the headquarters. That is the full list on record, so buyers in any other country cannot order. If you are outside both markets, a seller that ships more widely is the only realistic option, even at a higher tea price.

Who runs the company?+

The shop trades as DAVIDsTEA Inc. and is based in Canada, so the legal entity is named rather than trading anonymously. It was founded in 2008, which is old enough that the catalogue format has settled into a fixed shape. The company being named in its terms is useful if a delivery goes wrong.

What tea formats can I order?+

The catalogue covers loose leaf and tea bags, so both loose-leaf and bagged tea are available in the same shop. Product types run to loose leaf tea and matcha, which adds matcha alongside the leaf. A household that mixes loose-leaf for weekends with bags for weekdays can cover both from one order and reach CAD 75 more easily.

Are the teas certified organic or fairtrade?+

Listings carry organic and fairtrade certifications, so buyers who filter on sourcing standards have something to read. The certifications are listed at range level, so it is worth checking the specific product page before assuming any given tin carries both. Buyers who need a different certification should raise it with the shop directly.

How do I get help if an order goes wrong?+

Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which covers email, chat and a help centre. Those channels suit the realistic cases: a delayed parcel, a swap on a blend, a question about brewing. A phone line is not listed, so anyone who needs voice contact should test that before ordering.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Canadian and US drinkers who want loose-leaf and tea-bag options under one roof, with organic and fairtrade options listed.

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