The Spice & Tea Exchange of Crystal Lake — Local services in Crystal Lake

So I was so excited for this store. But ended up very disappointed. I spent $17 on cheese and it was awful. It came in a glass jar so I figured it was safe. No it was not it tasted like some other spice. So I’m not sure if they use the same scoop to scoop different products because I couldn’t eat it so I have $17 spice that I ended up giving to somebody else because I told him I couldn’t stand the taste and they said the same thing they said the spice was the cheese was just flavored like something else and it wasn’t really edible so very disappointing in the products and the packaging. They did have a lot of selection. I potentially would go back to try something else. I didn’t get some tea I have not tried that yet. I’m hoping it doesn’t taste like other products. I don’t know if they’re storing them in properly or using the same equipment to scoop them into the container. Or the same funnels but not sure I’ll be frequenting this business I will go to other spice stores, tea shops. I was really excited to support a local business very disappointed in the outcome.they stuff all...

This store is a hidden gem for tea and spice lovers! The tea selection is amazing — with unique blends you won’t find in a regular grocery store. If you're a tea enthusiast, you’ll love it here. The spices are just as impressive. I use them every day, and the quality is top-notch. I especially love the Greek seasoning blends — so flavorful and versatile. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help with recommendations. Whether you’re into cooking or simply love a great tea, this place is...

This place is amazing. They have only been open for a few days and I've already been 4 times to pick up some tea and spices. All the blends are so fresh, and they have jars that you can take the lid off for all their spices, teas, salts, and sugars, and the aromas that escape from those jars tell you how fresh and quality their inventory is. I would highly recommend checking this place out, and the owners, Tom and Cathy are wonderful people, who care about the quality of...