Find your cup of tea in Halifax

Tea is a comforting, cup of goodness that brings people together all over the world. Every culture, country and region has tea amongst its people, many even basing their cultures around it. It’s no question then, that as you stroll the streets of Halifax, you should stop at some point for a tea. And when you do, here’s where you should go.

Find your cup of tea in Halifax
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Humani -T Cafe

1
5755 Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z9

You may walk by this café and stop in just for the gelato, but you’ll stay for the huge selection of tea flavours. The café devotes an entire wall to housing all of the loose leaf tea canisters, offering everything from herbal to green to rooibos to matcha. Pair it with any of their delicious vegan treats, and you will have a great teatime. The hardest part will be choosing what type of tea to have!

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World Tea House

2
1592 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B3

The name says it all: cans and cans of teas in several different varieties and flavours from locations all over the world. Grab a cup to go, take home some leaves for later, or have them turn it into a lovely tea latte. However you choose to enjoy it, you will be inspired by how much tea unites the whole world together, even in one little shop!

The Nook on Gottingen

3
2118 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 0C5

Perfect for tea all year round, The Nook does special iced teas in the summer to cool you down, and has a great selection of hot teas and hot specialty tea drinks during the chillier winter months. Choose from some of their unique green teas, herbal blends or anything in between. They also have some really cute and comfy seating arrangements in the café, so plan to stay a while and sit and sip your tea!

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DAVIDsTEA

4
5486 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1G2

With a seasonally rotating tea selection, and over a hundred different kinds to choose from, it’s easy to see why this place is always packed with people. If you’re lucky, you may get a table and be able to sit and enjoy your tea selection, but don’t be surprised if they’re all full and you’re left with tea to go. Don’t worry, you’ll definitely be back, and maybe you’ll get a table next time.

Just Us Cafe

5
5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 0A6

It’s true, they are a coffee roaster and one of the forefathers of fair trade coffee in Nova Scotia, but they also have an equally impressive fair trade tea selection both at the café and to buy to take home. Whether you want a classic Earl Grey, or something a little different to try, they’ll have something to please you, and will even make it into a fancy drink.

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Le French Fix Pâtisserie

6
5233 Prince St, Halifax, NS B3J 1L8

Although you were probably planning on coming here for the macarons and croissants, you’ll be happy to know that you can come here for your tea as well. With a large selection of loose leaf teas, choose whichever one bests suits your pastry, and then have a seat and enjoy.

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An avid runner and passionate foodie, Laura’s healthy lifestyle blog, Chronicles of Passion, features vegan recipes, healthy living tips, at-home workouts and fitness motivation. Her love of good, nutritious food comes from her years as a runner, completing marathons and seeking out plant-based fuel for hundreds of kilometers. She is currently studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
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