You might run into a lot of Boba shops in your quest for local loose leaf, assuming you’re in the US.

I’d recommend checking shopping malls in your area first, I’ve had the best luck with that. There’s one in our area that will even let you make your own blend by request! They keep big bins in the back.

Other places to check might include:

• Local specialty coffee shops, funnily enough
• Flower shops! I’ve found surprisingly quality teas that went over really well when bundled in a gift basket for galentine’s day :)

e: Also, anime conventions and/or comic-cons! We went to one on a whim and found some of the most fun and flavorful DND-themed blends at a stand from Dryad Teas in the merch area. A most pleasant surprise to be sure!