Kusmi

Lovely place to buy tea!
Being the only official Kusmi Tea store in Canada, you can say it kinda feels special to come here. The windows let in a lot of light which makes this place seem so natural and light to the people that come in and the white walls are balanced by the colourful selection of tea. There are so many to choose from that I wasn’t sure which one to get, but happily, there are also lovely people to help you choose the perfect tea. There’s also a nice chessboard on the table if ever you want to play (which I love to do, even though I’m awful at it) and some seats. Calm, refreshing place to get the best tea.

Petit magasin avec cependant un très large choix de thé et infusions au point qu’il est difficile de faire un choix. Le personnel est accueillant et tout disposé à aider les clients à trouver la boisson qui leur convient.

Super boutique pour aller faire sa réserve de Kusmi tea! Idéalement située, dans le quartier bobo de Montréal. La boutique est jolie et sens bon !

I am huge fan of their teas. The best quality tea that I have had. I favor this brand over a lot. My favorite is the St Petersburg which has citrus, red fruits and caramel. My favorite tea. It is $$$ but so worth it.

Petite boutique Kusmi sur St-​Denis avec un large choix de thé. Le personnel est accueillant et disponible pour répondre à toutes nos questions. Pour les amateurs de thé Kusmi faites-​un arrêt !

My exposure to this tea is mainly seeing it at high end shops and with prices that defy logic. Nevertheless there is a market for this kind of product (gorgeous packaging) and soothing names so they seem to hit the nail on the head.
This is the only store owned by Kusmi in Canada. A friend who likes their teas wanted to get a variety pack so we came here. Apparently they don’t sell the macrons anymore so that was a bit of downer. Otherwise the service was decent and we got to try a sample. They do sell some drinks which are made in a secret room behind a door which is a bit unnerving IMO.
They have decent patio where one can sit and enjoy the drinks.
If you are tea luver this place won’t disappoint.

One of my favourite gourmet tea brands with a store in Montréal. Go here to pick up Anastasia. Here you can also buy assorted tea products (beautiful tea box, cups etc.) and smell the tea leaves before buying.

The Montréal outpost of the world-​renowned, Paris-​based Kusmi teas.
Very nice and bright space, white although not sterile, with red chairs, carpets, and accents. While this is a store, they do offer samples of one flavour and have a chess set on the middle of a table, so you can make yourself a bit comfortable.
On the other hand, you may want to just wander the shelves to smell their amazing blends, find one (or five) different aromas and rush home to make them. I sampled the detox in the store, which was a bright and refreshing tea which I expect will be a hit come summertime. Seeing as Quebec is still in the last grips of winter, their Lapsang Souchong was inviting for its smoky blend, the Genmaicha could be sipped all day while discussing the world go by, and the entire shelf of Earl Greys could be enjoyed immensely. The supreme winner though would have to be the Prince Wladimir. Complex, dark, yet not overbearing (with citrus, vanilla, and bergamot). Cap it off with picking up some of their tea cakes from the counter in the back.
Friendly staff happy to help, yet who are not overbearing as you wander the store. Kusmi has been around for over 140 years, and there’s good reason for it. Go — you may change your entire outlook on tea.