Cally’s Teas

The best place in the city to find my favourite ginger chews… I like the aesthetic of this place though I’ve yet to sit down for a cup of tea here. Happy, helpful staff members welcome you to the store and provide information and service to the customers therein. It’s a nice little place to meet a friend or relax. I’m glad I discovered this little shop, I’m sure to visit it again soon.

If you want to go for tea in what feels like a very warm and cozy house, Cally’s Teas is the place. I went here with my mom to pick up some loose tea, and the selection was awesome. I found a strawberry green tea that is absolutely delicious. We were also offered a sample of freshly steeped lavender earl grey, and it was so yummy, I had to buy some.
Cally, the owner, introduced herself to us and gave us a little tour of the kitchen, so we could see what the baker was up to. It was really a neat experience and totally made me feel very welcome.
I will definitely be back here as soon as possible!

Absolutely love the tea shop! We had the most delicious Rainbow Roiboos and it tasted like Ameratto in a tea! Love the cozy English décor and it’s never rushed in there! Great place for tea for a relaxing afternoon!

Ah! Cally’s.
The owner is really what makes this place so special and unique. If you ever have the opportunity to chat it up, please take it!
Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese? Mmmm, this lunch was amazing! I’ll definitely be seeing more of Cally!

Lovely local shop, Cally is a darling sweet lady. Her new location does her justice! Much beloved independently owned little sweet spot on Whyte.

Cally’s Teas is a great store featuring a wide selection of different kinds of tea, including organic teas, as well as various decorative items and tea accessories. I’m also told they serve food, but I have never purchased any myself. The staff here are super, super nice, and the tea prices are reasonable (usually about $ 8 – 12 for 100 g). Cally’s has many tea flavors that are difficult to find elsewhere, even at other speciality tea shops. Love it!!!

Cally is such a nice, charming lady. Few proprietors I’ve met with such a genuineness to them. So easy to talk to, so helpful, so nice! I just wanted to get that out of the way first because that’s the most important thing about this place.
The shop/​house is wonderful. Teas line the wall in jars of different sizes almost daring you to explore them.
I chose a tea I couldn’t pronounce and ate a cheese mustard toast salad concoction called raebits or something like that.
To tell the truth I could barely remember what I drank or ate and realize that this review might be useless from purchased product perspective. However, I do know this. Enjoyed my tea and food. And the atmosphere here makes me feel like I’m home. Wonderful place!

A delightful tea shop on Whyte. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by a staff member (but not Cally?), who offered me a sample of the tea of the week, Cinnamon Orange green tea (or something like that), which was delicious.
When I was ready to order, I was a little unclear about the procedure. I figured I would order, pay, then receive my tea. Not so! I stood awkwardly at the counter at the back for just a minute until the helpful staffer told me, «You pay later,» and waved at me to have a seat.
I settled into a chair by the window, which was excellently placed. But then all the cute tchotchkes caught my eye, and I made a survey of them as I waited for my tea. (I’m coming back for the tea … and those foul-​mouthed socks.) After a short wait, my tea arrived in a cute blue pot and with a real china teacup and saucer. I always gulp mine down out of a mug, and I don’t think I’ve considered using a teacup since I outgrew my childhood tea set. It definitely improved an already great experience.
I didn’t try any of the food, but I could smell the cucumber sandwiches from someone else’s plate several tables away. I will give those a try on the next visit. I observed the power of the scones as one on a plate held the rapt attention of a baby at the next table over. *Clearly* I had made a mistake in having a huge lunch.
Do not, I repeat, do not, come here if you’re in a hurry. It is not that sort of place, and you’ll be a better person for not allowing yourself to be rushed.

Heaven thy name is Cally’s Teas.
I’m not sure why I’ve never been in here before. I love tea. Cally’s Teas has tea (to buy or to enjoy inside). I love local. Cally’s is local. I love tea sets and gifts and adorable knick knacks, and yes Cally’s has that too. They also have baked goods, a free sample of their weekly tea (this week it was a delicious pineapple coconut tea), and a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Oh, I know why I hadn’t been to Cally’s before, because if I went here on any regular basis I would be poor (er) than I am right now. I would buy everything in the store. All the teas, all the furniture, all the tea sets, all of it. So it is probably a good thing that I have to drive half an hour from where I live to go to Cally’s Teas.
Metered parking, if you can find it, is available on the street (Cally’s is on Whyte, but in the quieter east end). It wasn’t at all busy when I was there so I had my pick of the tables and chairs (window spot. oh yeah). The girl working was excellent. Oh and they had this tea that I love, but could never remember the name of (lapsang souchong — it is a delicious smoky flavoured black tea).
I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Well, as you can imagine, the tea is wonderful. A great selection of loose leaf teas that you can take home or stay-​in and have a pot. All the cups and saucers are an adorable array of mix and matched china. Oh, and I’ll just say, the Cream Of Earl Grey is fantastic!
Beyond the tea, this store has a ton of adorable stuff to buy. From tea pots and cozies, tea bag holders, steeper’s, tea scoops, jams and jellies. And then there are the non tea related things like books, socks, ornaments, etc. The holiday season is upon us and I love the funny chewing gum in fancy boxes — perfect stocking stuffer material.
There are not a lot of tables in this quaint shop, but there are enough. I have to say, the best scone that I have had in years was here, (as you can see in the picture), the scones are made in-​house daily and by a lady that most certainly could bake for QE2! The strawberry preserves are sinfully good, the clotted cream is heavenly and the plate is finished with seasonal berries. I have to say, the whole experience warmed my heart and made me think of having tea time with my Granny Anne growing up. I can’t wait to take my «moms» here. It is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with friends and family and have a truly English afternoon tea.
Thank you Cally for being a shining star in Edmonton and a stellar example of why we support local.

Outside, this teashop looks very unassuming, but inside? Wow!
Cally’s Teas has an excellent selection of teas that you’ve most likely never heard of (Ice wine tea anyone? The answer is YES PLEASE!). They’re high quality and full of rich flavour.
If you’re looking to take your tea experience to the next level, I suggest you try some of their freshly bakes scones. They come served on a lovely platter with a side of fresh cream and jam. **drool**
The owner herself (Cally!) is usually in the shop, making sure you’re enjoying your experience. She’s incredibly friendly, approachable, and makes a genuine effort to get to know you.
While tea and dessert at Cally’s isn’t super cheap (it’s not super expensive either), you definitely get what you pay for; delectable teas and baked goods, knowledgeable and friendly staff who go above and beyond, and an overall great experience.
To top it all off, Cally’s Teas takes customer service to a whole new level. When I mentioned that I was lactose intolerant, I was quickly informed that they didn’t have any lactose free options for me… BUT, I was told by Cally herself that on my next visit, I should call ahead before coming in, and the staff would make sure to have a lactose free option available and waiting for me.
:O!!! Customer service like that is hard to find.
Tell ya what Cally’s Teas, I’ll definitely be back… and I’m bringing everyone I know.

Lovely selection, adorable decorations, knowledgeable and helpful staff and a wonderful selection of teas. As soon as I walked in, I was offered a tea sample. I had some questions and Cally went out of her way to help me find what I was looking for and made excellent suggestions. I didn’t stay and have tea during this visit, but about a year ago I was in and had a cup of tea. You can even choose to be fancy and drink out of china cups. Delightful!

Cally’s is, in my opinion, the best tea shop in Edmonton! The baked goods are superb and the teas are of excellent quality. One of my favourites is the rose tea — it smells just like real rose petals and the taste comes through nicely in the brew. The atmosphere is perfect so all in all visiting Cally’s results in an excellent tea experience!

A tea-lover’s paradise with an excellent selection of teas, treats, and gifts. Tea can be enjoyed in the shop or taken home. The place is very warm and inviting, and smells absolutely delicious.

Love this cute little tea shop! Cally’s Tea is truly a new addition to Whyte Ave’s local gems. The shop is cozy and inviting, and the staff are wonderfully sweet and helpful. They sell all kinds of teas, including Cally’s own unique blends, baked treats and sweets, tea accessories, vintage toys and other neat little knick-​knacks. There’s also a tea «bar» in the back of the shop with tables and seating. I will definitely be back with my friends for a cup of tea and some tea cakes!

This is a lovely place!
I recently caught a cold, so I dropped by for a fill on tea while I was waiting for my bus. I usually go with green or black tea, but I wanted to try something different. The clerk recommended ginger tea, and it was nice chatting with Cally while she was working on that. I ended up leaving the shop with two maneki neko, one in pink and one in green.
It’s nice to see a tea shop with some fun Japanese imports. Highly recommended.

Cally’s Teas is a romantic journey for tea lovers into the mythical world of Cally. She has a lovely collection of teas, tea products and some other cuties, that are decorated in this incredibly childish, yet sophisticated manner on her «Wall of Teas».
The collection is probably not as prolific as the Acquired Taste Tea Co. for example, but it really does justice to the various kinds of teas that exist in this world. A good selection of greens, whites, reds, blacks and pu-​erh teas.
I decided on going with 50 gm of the organic pu-​erh tea, which is a post-​fermented, dry leaf that supposedly does well with water. Also is expected to be a bit of an acquired taste — we will see! Will use it primarily for work, where I am running out of tea.
The quality of the tea seems to be quite good and the shopkeeper (Cally wasn’t around the evening I went) certainly knew here teas. I like the friendly and small neighborhood feel that this tea shop gives to the 99 St. area. It’s certainly a very underrated part of town.
They’re going to be moving end of April (as Gord L. has also noted in his review). I’m hoping that they stay in this part of town.

Though we’ve lived in the area for 2 years, this past Saturday was the first time we’d actually been inside Cally’s Teas. My wife, the tea drinker, used to work the same hours as Cally’s, so it wasn’t easy to get there, but now that she has Saturday’s off, we seized the opportunity to visit.
It’s a small shop, lined with cute tea cups, and a wall with teas in jars. Cally was there, and was so much fun to talk to that we quickly lost track of time. She told us that she’ll be moving in April, though she doesn’t know where yet (hopefully nearby).
The «Wall of Teas» is filled with, and I’m guessing here, probably 60 – 75 different kinds of teas. They’re all in different containers, which adds to the charm of the place, and makes you want to take a closer look at what’s inside. Cally gave my wife a cup of tea, and my wife ended up buying a bunch of it because it was so tasty. She also picked up a cute mug with an infuser. I think we were in there just over an hour — it was a great time, even for someone that doesn’t drink tea
Well, not even a week later I went back to the shop. My wife liked her mug so much that she wanted one for work, and she was already out of tea. I chatted with Cally some more, and picked up another mug, and 3 types of teas; the same one from Saturday, and two new ones.
It makes me sad that we’ll lose Cally in the neighborhood when she moves, but we’ll track her down wherever she ends up.

We love Cally’s Teas. As a «business neighbour» over at Alberta Momentum Massage Therapy” we are delighted to buy and serve her blends at our therapy clinic. Cally herself is warm and friendly, ans she always has a free sample for me when I walk in the door.

I visited Cally’s for the first time yesterday and I really enjoyed it! She has a really good selection of loose teas and a few English imported treats too. I picked some some Formosa Oolong and Roobios Chai. The Oolong was some of the best Oolong I’ve ever had and I’m hooked.
I will be going back after the holidays for more and I must confess that I’m becoming more of a tea drinker than coffee drinker.
Try this little store for some good tea!