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David's Tea
David's Tea
Canada Parent company: DAVIDsTEA Inc.
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True North
100%
Capital: Canada
Capital: Canada (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

DAVIDsTEA exhibits high economic retention within Canada due to its domestic ownership and centralized Montreal headquarters. While its core product is sourced globally by necessity, the True North score remains high as profits and strategic control are retained locally. The entity serves as a significant employer within the Canadian retail landscape.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
high
Excluded
Geography Exception: No commercial-scale domestic alternative exists for the primary raw material, which requires global sourcing due to climatic requirements.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
40 /40
The company is a Canadian-founded entity with ownership concentrated among domestic stakeholders and founders.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic decision-making and executive leadership are based at the corporate headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.
Operations
high
20 /20
The entity maintains a robust domestic presence including a national retail network and corporate office operations.
Quick Verdict

No duty risk for Canadian customers. Canada-anchored business.

Try Cost: You Pay
Friction: Moderate
Friction Score: 45/100 (0 = seamless, 100 = most restrictive)
Duty: Safe
Shopping & Logistics
Physical Stores
Ontario flag Ontario
Quebec flag Quebec
Free Shipping
Captured Jan 21, 2026
$65+
βœ“ Verified
"Free standard shipping on orders of $65 or more (before taxes and after discounts) within Canada."
Shipping Information | davidstea.com/ca_en/shipping-information/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Online Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
You Pay
30d window
Returns to: 🌍 Canada
βœ“ Verified
"Returns are accepted within 30 days of the purchase date... shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the customer."
Returns | davidstea.com/ca_en/returns/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
In-Store Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Easy
30d
Original Payment
βœ“ Verified
"Purchases made online can be returned at any DAVIDsTEA store... within 30 days of the purchase date."
Returns | davidstea.com/ca_en/returns/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Customs Duties
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Safe
Ships from: Domestic Warehouse - Canada
βœ“ Verified
"Since we ship from within Canada, there are no additional customs or duties for Canadian orders."
Shipping Information | davidstea.com/ca_en/shipping-information/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Price Protection
Captured Jan 21, 2026
No Adjustments
βœ“ Verified
"DAVIDsTEA does not offer price adjustments on previously purchased items."
Returns | davidstea.com/ca_en/returns/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Customer Support
Captured Jan 21, 2026
πŸ“ž Local Phone
βœ“ Verified
"Call us at 1-855-702-3006."
Contact Us | davidstea.com/ca_en/contact-us/
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Return Gotchas
🚫 Final Sale Items
This retailer has prominent final sale items that cannot be returned
πŸ“¦ You Pay Return Shipping
You pay for return shipping costs
🚚 Original Shipping Not Refunded
Original shipping cost is not refunded
Excluded Items
βœ“ Verified
"shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the customer... item must be in its original packaging and in the same condition as when it was received."
Returns | davidstea.com/ca_en/returns/
Try Cost Breakdown
Return Shipping
You Pay
Restocking Fee
None
Original Shipping Refunded
No
Refund Method
Original Payment
Return Window
30 days

Expected outcome: If you return online, expect to pay return shipping and won't get original shipping back.

Rewards Program
Captured Jan 21, 2026
None / Unknown

We haven't linked a rewards program for this retailer or none is offered.

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