Suraj Spices & Teas — Local services in Nashville-Davidson

An Absolute Gem for Tea and Spice Lovers

My wife and I visited Suraj for a day date on our anniversary. I’m a tea lover, and she’s always curious about new spices, so we thought we’d casually browse and maybe pick up a new item or two. What actually happened was two hours of pure joy, deep conversation, and an unforgettable experience with the owner.

She was an absolute wealth of knowledge, answering every question we’ve ever had about tea, spices, and their origins. On top of that, she was witty, engaging, and full of personality, making the experience even more special. She encouraged us to indulge in all the wonderful aromas while explaining the nuances of different varieties with passion and patience.

By the time we left, we were carrying multiple bags filled with new delicacies and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. It’s rare to find people so genuinely excited to share their knowledge, and I could not thank her enough for her time, energy, and existence. If you love tea, spices, or just great conversation, do yourself a favor and...

Been supporting and shopping a long time. I personally like to bring my own jars and fill up to save on packaging waste. She also has honey on tap from a local honey company. She is extremely knowledgeable and has spice and tea items from almost every corner of the world it feels like. Way better than the quality of most people's cupboard spices and sometimes can be cheaper too. Its also great for when you want to experiment on a new dish and instead of spending $15+ on new spices from a big box store, you can weigh out the servings for a fraction of the cost. If you don't like it you're not out that extra money or it doesn't sit around in your cupboard taking up space, losing quality, or you never make the dish again. She has lots of fun easy to gift stuff too if you're afraid to gift her spice kits to the vanilla people in your life. You could get flavored sugar or hot cocoa mix, but keep the curry kit for yourself. Do what you want....

While grabbing some dessert from the shop next door (Pink Door Cookies), the owner recommended this cute little tea and spice shop after I mentioned I could go for a cup of coffee after my sweets. Decided to check it out and was delightfully surprised. The aromas when you walk in are absolutely mouthwatering. The decor, and all the jars of teas and spices that line the walls from floor to ceiling is just magical. Aarika (the owner) was so kind and informative/knowledgeable. I asked about a tea that isn’t commonly found in grocery stores and she actually had a small quantity available for me to have steeped right there and to purchase by the ounce. I’m so glad I stopped in and will certainly be back next time I’m in the...