> I said I will be hitting any and every smaller shop I can for good buys
> and such.

If you want good buys, try the Chinese supermarkets first. They usually
have a whole range of teas to choose from, including herbal ones. Some
might be kinds that you haven't tried yet. Most are pretty inexpensive.
At least look in a few supermarkets first, to get an idea. And go to
the supermarkets that are busy, not the ones that don't have so many
customers. Hey, it might not be the best tea, but it's drinkable, and
affordable.