DavidsTea to open 3 retail locations in San Francisco
DavidsTea, the Canadian specialty tea retailer, is set to open three new retail stores in the Bay Area over the next couple of months. Having opened its first two US locations in New York in 2011, the DavidsTea plans an aggressive expansion in and around San Francisco. Two further retail spaces are under consideration and other locations are being actively scouted for. According to the company's founder, the aim is to spark a tea culture revolution among San Francisco's strong base of local shoppers engaged in their community. The stores will sport company's typical design elements, such as minimalist lines and spots of bright colors, and will offer seating and free wireless. DavidsTea stores feature 150 varieties of whole-leaf teas that can be purchased loose or brewed in-store. Since 2008, the Canadian tea retailer has grown from one to 70 stores in North America, and plans to open at least 30 more stores this year.