Absolutely delightful. Friendly staff, a wide selection of teas, spices, herbs, accouterments and bric-a-brac. Their prices are quite reasonable, and there is guaranteed to be something in the shop to tickle a visitor's fancy - or their nose. Prepare to find scents and flavors you might not ever have considered adding to your life.
Parking, which is not within the sphere of their control, is as problematic here as any shop in the heart of Mystic, but it is usually possible to find a location on a nearby side street. Make certain to heed all posted signs regarding parking, as the area is residential. It's well worth the time taken to search out the cup or spice you've been craving.
I highly recommend the Mint Basil herbal tea - mix with a pinch of lavender flowers if you want a perfectly soothing elixir for the end...
Read moreRead moreMore than just spices & herbs - smoked and flavored salts, infused sugars, peppers & paprika's plus over 75 custom made blends for steak, seafood, BBQ rubs, pasta's, curries - you name it, They've even got Popcorn seasoning and Everything Bagel topping. And don't forget to sample the TEAS Greens, Blacks, White, Oolongs & Herbals - What a selection! Ask about their made in house Spice and herb blend Grinders - Pirate's Bite (HOT,HOT, HOT!!), Italian Street Fair, Bakers Secret, Florida Sunshine & Earthly delight plus more. This is a cooks dream. Stop by 7 days a week, you can't miss them - they're right at the Drawbridge in...
This place is great! There are so many spices and spice blends to choose from. While the store is not big, they make great use of it by having the jars of spices on the wall. This makes a lot of space to walk in the middle and browse on the sides.
I enjoyed that for each spice, blend, or tea the sold, there was a jar you could open and smell. Spices are such a sensory experience that allowing smell to be part of it is so necessary and yet I didn't know that before!
I am definitely coming back here. And bringing some friends. Dunno if I can wait for some though, good thing there is an...
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