I like to drink decaf chai and it can be difficult to find. I stopped in here to see if they had…read moreany. I was promptly greeted and the sales associate was so friendly. I asked her about what I was looking for and she immediately brought me to it (they had two to choose from). She explained the differences to me then left me to decide and explore. I appreciated that she was so helpful but also not pushy or hovering after she answered my question. I explored the rest of the store and even grabbed another tea to try. The store has a lot of teas and spices in various sizes. It was well organized and stocked. They all had various tea and spice related items. When I checked out she told me that if I bring the container back they will refill with any tea and take $3 off the purchase which I thought was great! I will be back to get my chai tea here from now on.

The shop is so cute with teas and spices lining the walls. I appreciate being able to smell the…read moreteas to get a feel of what I'm buying. I have to say a lot of their blends smelled really good but I ended up going with their peach blossom herbal tea. I was able to buy a go cup of the brewed tea and some of the tea leaves. The sales associate was so helpful letting us know which teas are similar. She was bright and friendly and offered to help me create a new mix when I mentioned looking for a dupe of a discontinued brand. I definitely recommend if you're a tea lover.

Just like your mothers gifts. . If you want the best herbs and spices this is the place to go. They…read moredon't skimp out on the good stuff they only put out the greatest. There was an older woman there and she reminded me of my grandmother. She is so loving and so caring towards me that she made me a special kind of tea mix that allowed me to have better bowel movements. Ever since having this tea i've honestly been a change man. Plus now I am able to have scheduled restroom visits, almost like clockwork. The good news is if you're not into tea they also have other things you might be into. I can appreciate enthusiasm of the staff there about the product they really know their stuff!

Get my Kratom from here. (Maha Kali $19/oz.) Love the set up and feel of the store…read more Also, last time I was there I looked around some more and noticed that they have a WONDERFUL variety of rare or hard to find spices, which is fantastic if your someone who loves to cook (especially ethnically diverse dishes). I don't partake in the "smoking" of anything but their glass pipe selection is beautiful as well. Update: my new fave from these guys is their green maeng da. And so far their prices are the same if not better than my online vendors...their quality is the same too. (I think it was $175 for 1 kilo but not entirely sure....) Also, this is the ONLY place I can find locally that sells empty (gel) capsules as cheap as they do! Bag of 1000 only costs $18....and they don't have that "funny" taste like some do. ***and don't forget to support/educate everyone on how kratom is a terrific alternative medicine and should NOT be made a schedule 1 like the DEA wants to do.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!! They have every type of herb you can think of. Every type of herbal tea…read morethey have it. I'm blown away, I wish I knew about this place sooner. They even have incense like frankincense and murr. Also one more very important thing, the quality of the herbs they have is unbeatable, Amazon herbs can't compare. Lavender for example, I looked everywhere for a good quality lavender, I only found one supplier on eBay, but come to find out herbstomp has an even better lavender. The lemon balm they have smells like actual lemons. They have every herb I need to help me with sleep. Don't let the bad reviews discourage you from coming here! Kratom is not my thing, but they also have that as well, kanna, wild dagga, and other things I've never even heard of

I have different markets around vancouver that I love, immensely, and this one has made it to my…read morelist of favorite markets. My father in law and mother in law had told me of this place and I always meant to check it out, but then I either got to busy or forgot. Well yesterday I finally made it and I am extremely happy that I did, my favorite food is Indian I love everything about Indian food, its always so flavorful some of it packs a punch and some doesn't, I like my food on the mild side but there are times I like a little bit of heat. Coming to Desi, I found everything to make the foods I hold dear and then some, I think they were the owners that I spoke too and they were extremely helpful, nice, and very patient when I asked how to make certain dishes. I really love this place and hope to frequent it often :-) :-) :-) :-)

a little bit of a language barrier, mostly good prices on food…read more Stuff you cannot find anywhere else in town.

There is definitely a variety of chocolates, bitters, and salt here. Honestly I wasn't aware of the…read moreall the variety of salt. Overall a cool store to check out for a foodie. There were so many things to try and a lot of gourmet treats. The Mississippi district can be a parking challenge so look for parking on the side streets. Also plenty of things to do around here to include shopping, eating and drinking

For the foodie in your life, or for yourself, you can definitely find some treasures! While the…read moreshop focuses on salt, chocolate, bitters and flowers, there are so many varieties of each, that you can wander and marvel, making decisions a bit challenging! The wall of chocolate contains bars from all over the world, and a section with local chocolates. Half the wall contains plain chocolate ranging from milk to the darkest dark. The other side does the same, but with mix ins. And not just the typical almonds or sea salt, be adventurous and try the dark with dried berries or the honey lavender. The bars are pricey, about $11 for 2 oz, but worth it for a decadent treat that you savor slowly, say with a glass of red. Lots of bitters to make craft cocktails and spritzers. Also some syrups - I love the cardamom. And so many salts!!! I've ought a jar of fine finishing flakes that really take a simple dish or baked good to the next level! The truffle salt, while displayed as a topping for popcorn, is even better sprinkled on triple cream Brie. As you enter, there is a table filled with dozens of vases, each containing various stems of flowers for purchase. Love that you can mix and match to make your own bouquet. Small footprint, but mighty. Will be back before the holidays to buy hostess gifts and stocking stuffers.

What a treasure! This truly is a top tier establishment, and lovely caregiver. Chelsea goes above…read moreand beyond simply helping: she's a solver. It's inspiring, and quite touching how much she cares for her community. Couldn't recommend this place enough, as it would break the internet.

I LOVE this cute little spot!! Such a fantastic place to get loose leaf tea blends. I can't wait to…read moretry more things. I'll definitely be back!

I stumbled upon this shop while window shopping as a tourist in the neighborhood, and I'm so glad I…read moredecided to walk in. The store was full of cute and unique items, and it had such a fun, lively atmosphere. One thing that immediately stood out was how happy the employees seemed. They were singing, chatting, and genuinely looked like they enjoyed working there, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I also loved that they had four different popcorn flavors available to sample. They were all so unique and made it hard to pick a favorite. The chocolate selection was even more impressive, they had a huge variety of chocolate bars from both local and international makers, and I honestly had no idea what to choose. Thankfully, one of the staff members was more than happy to help and recommended the cinnamon chipotle chocolate bar, which ended up being such a fun and interesting combination. My favorite discovery, though, was the little chocolates by the checkout counter. They were almost too cute to eat! I picked up the raspberry chocolate, and I have to say it was one of the most unique and delicious pieces of chocolate I've ever had. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, I'd still recommend stopping in. It's such a fun store to browse, and I loved every minute of being there.

I visited The Meadow recently with a friend who mentioned it was a great place to find unique…read morechocolate, salts and other items that make excellent gifts. While, we were there, we realized that they had a nice variety of vegan truffles which I don't often see at many places. So I purchased the yuzu caramel vegan truffle and it was so tasty. The store is super cute and has adorable decor, the shop keeper was friendly and approachable and my friend was absolutely right about being a great place to find a nice gift.

Best place to get the best tasting hot sauces anywhere!!! You can taste and try any sauce you like…read more The employees and the manager here are fantastic and so informative. If you like spice highly recommend trying pepper palace out.

Pepper Palace is a store dedicated to spice up your life! If you or someone you know loves fiery…read morepeppers, who put hot sauce in everything, this store will ignite your tastebuds! They have BBG sauces, glazes, marinades. dry rubs and seasonings to spice up your proteins. And salsas and condiments too. I love the mango salsa and the salsa with corn. Their products represent every heat point of the spectrum - Mild, Medium, Hot and X-Hot. For those like me who love the sweet heat, there are dozens of several blended fruit options like mango, peach or pineapple. The amount of offerings is dizzying! If it's peppery, they have it. For those who prefer pickled peppers, they offer several varieties in their whole form or as a relish. To kick start your Chile, there are spice packages that you add to the meat and beans to ensure the perfect balance. Pepper on the run? Try their jerky. Even drink mixes. Spicy Mango Margarita, yes, please!!! I'm a fan of the heat so I really enjoyed checking out the vast breadth of products in this small shop at the Woodbury outlets. There are 3 aisles that are jam packed with offerings, neatly organized and explained. They have gift packages ready made or you can make your own. And if you run out of something or decide you want more, they have a complete online shop, the website is in the info section for Pepper Palace. I left with some pepper jelly which I will pour over a block of cream cheese or Brie for the easiest and most satisfying appetizer. And the spicy mango drink mix because I love margaritas.