The Pros: Massive Variety: Truly a "one-stop shop" for tea…read moreenthusiasts. Low Pressure: The staff greeted me and then stayed hands-off until I had questions. The Price: Easily some of the best values in the city. The Con: Sealed Packaging: Everything is pre-sealed in 1lb plastic bags. Because of the sealing, you can't smell the tea before buying. I'd love to see them implement scent jars in the future to help with the selection process. Neutral Observations In-House Packaging: All the tea is packaged identically in 1lb bags, which suggests they likely process and bag everything in-house. Labeling: I didn't notice any specific organic labels on the packaging, though I didn't explicitly ask. If this is a deal breaker, you may want to ask. Review If you're looking for a genuine loose leaf tea source -- your search ends here. I stumbled upon this place after endless online searching (blogs, search engines, etc) and it was well worth the effort! Just a heads-up on navigation: G-Maps is slightly off. If you rely solely on that, you'll be a few doors down. Look for the Volvo mechanics and the shop is located just on the other side. The exterior is unassuming, no windows, just a sandwich board on the sidewalk and a door. Looking inside it's a bit of a mysterious vibe, you'll see a stairway to the left and a hallway ahead. Go for it. Ignore the single pane glass, bank-teller-style window to your right (which directs you to the main door) and just head in. Also, keep an eye on the clock because, per the phone tree, they close for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00. I arrived right after 1pm and was able to park right in front. There was also plenty of other parking spot around at that time. IDK why, but before walking in, my imagination had prepared me for an old-world San Francisco opium den. I was thinking there was going to be this lingering aromatic smoke, plush floor pillows, people lounging, sipping tea, and the soft, ambient melodies of an upscale spa. I had also pictured rows of heavy, whiskey-style wooden barrels overflowing with loose leaf tea, topped with clear lids and metal scoops. The reality is much more utilitarian. This is not a den or a spa. It's clean, straightforward, and focused entirely on their product. The selection is robust and incredibly diverse. While they claim "wholesale to the public", I can't verify the industry margins, but I can tell you the prices are very good for the quality you receive. The employee greeted me and then stayed hands-off while I browsed, which I appreciated. When I did ask specifics, they had basic foundational knowledge. Honestly with the diversity and sheer quantity of products offered, it would take forever to earn a Tea Master badge. No harm no foul. The only real bummer here is that everything is pre-sealed in 1lb plastic bags, so there is no way to smell the product. I'd really appreciate scent jars in front of the bags. Since they seem to be doing the packaging in-house anyway, it makes me wonder why they haven't set aside a small amount of each batch for scent jars. It wouldn't require a change in their supply chain, just a few ounces and a glass jar to help customers navigate that massive variety. That aside, I absolutely loved this place. I've been searching for a spot like this for a long time. I'm just glad I finally found it. If you're at all interested in loose leaf tea, I'd suggest giving these folks an honest try.

I needed dried lavender for simple syrup and ice cream and found this place online. Prices are very…read moreaffordable and they have so many options! I'm not able to post all my photos but this is some of what they offer! Will definitely come back.

Tung Fong is a partnership with an Apothecary and Dr. Zheng, OMD. Best to call to make an…read moreappointment with Dr. Zheng who, upon diagnosis, will write a prescription and you then fill it with the apothecary. Of course they sell the automatic electric herb cookers seen everywhere Traditional Chinese Medicine is practised. Location: at the historic corner of Waverly and Clay Streets in Old Chinatown, SF.

I waited 2 hrs only because I was a walk-in not knowing what I wanted. I told him I had high blood…read morepressure and cholesterol. He gv me some herbs.

This shop selling fresh American ginseng and value for its money. They prefer with payment with…read morecash and they can give you better deal. Though they accept credit card but they will sell it on the list price. They have lots of fresh herbs, shitake mushroom and other dry seafood. The shop is close by the Portsmouth garage. You can walk here from garage less than 5 minutes.

Una experiencia innovadora y llamativa, que sin duda te permite una experiencia deliciosa y de…read morecalidad con el fin de satisfacer de una forma amplia al cliente. Visitalo sin duda alguna.

Great drinks and vibe. Love the interior design. Rooms are clean and fresh. Definitely coming back…read moreto experience the Accupunture

Half year ago, my herbal doctor recommended me to buy herbs in Ellision. It's a neat herbal store…read morewith a huge selection of herbs and patterned medicine. Their herbs are clean, with good quality, yet with reasonable price! These mean a lot to a herbal store, if you ever bought any herbs before.. Almost every time when I went there, it has a lot of customers; their stuffs are sincere, always very busy packing the formulas with care, yet as time goes by, you will find them are very friendly and helpful! Last week, I need to process some herbs, they asked me waited for a few minutes until they finished their jobs on hands; then a tall guy helped me grind the medicine into very fine powers. Hope they keep up a good work! Thumbs up to Ellision!

I went in there optimistic; but after I approached the cashier asking questions, didn't receive…read moreguidance on any of the items in the store. He came off as rude. I should of taken an interpreter. I just purchased 2 teas; Immunity and Women's Treasure Soups. I will Google how to prepare them, as there are no instructions.

Beautiful store. You want to take everything with you! A…read morelittle pricey but you find lots of organic herbs. Also, great selection of books and Cristals.

Staff was so nice, helpful and patient. Excellent A+…read moreproduct. Beautiful store. Not cheap but far less expensive than I expected. Gave me a discount as I checked out. 10/10.

Bought a quarter pound of ginseng here and the woman who helped me was helpful. I didn't know what…read morekind of ginseng to get but she was patient with going through the different kinds that they had in store. She picked out a few of the longer ginsengs for me and offered to cut them up. She even sealed it in a bag which is perfect because it was meant to be a gift. I also bought a box of Ginseng Korean Tea. They have quite a lot of herbs and medicines here that you can buy per pound. I would definitely make the trek up here again.

Usually don't write reviews for others but this is for my dad since he doesn't use Yelp. My dad…read morecame in with my sister today to buy herbs for my mom. After the purchase, my dad didn't know how to prepare the medication and asked for help but he was ignored and brushed away. My sister saw this and got really upset and got bitchy (lack of a better word), with them and thats what got their attention but they were still rude. My sister asked how long do you boil the herbs for and they said, "Well obviously not for over a hour". Well duh but how LONG? that answer doesn't help at all. Why bother saying that. I wouldn't recommend coming here as this isn't the only herbal medicine shop in chinatown. Both my dad and sister speak Chinese, so language was not an issue.

I have visited here a few times and purchased some herbs from them. They have been opened for…read morebusiness since mid to late 2016. The quality of their herbs is fresh and their prices are fair. Since their prices are quite fair and reasonable, there is a high flux of customers. Therefore they constantly have to restock their inventory by receiving new herbs at least once every two weeks. Sometimes, once a week. Conclusively, their herbs are quite fresh. Oh yeah, the customer service is nice and helpful. They do have someone who speak English. Overall, I trust the quality of herbs from this store and I believed that their prices are quite fair. and reasonable.. Quality of Customer Service: 5 Stars Mindful attentiveness to Customers: 4.5 Stars Quality of Herbs: 5 Stars Best Bang For the Buck 5+.out of 5 stars Atmosphere: 5. Stars (Love the smell of herbs) # Memo to readers: Unlike the neophytes who got poisoned recently from another SF herbal business that is located on Grant Avenue. When purchasing an assortment of herbs, it helps to know the specificity of the after-effects when one starts to combine different types of herbs together. ... Know your herbal doctor well. .., Research your herbal doctor carefully. Do not conclude your decisions because someone told you so. Trust someone who knows the doctor quite well. Profile your herbal doctor by asking your trusted network. You pay for what you get. I know what I am usually purchasing and I trusted the owner,. I have done business at his other store repeatedly since 2013.

Located in a busy area of Chinatown on Jackson St, Tung Shing Trading Co is a nice little shop full…read moreof traditional Chinese herbs, medicine, and specialty items. There is a wide selection of dried herbs and items that can be paid for my weight. The workers are helpful in suggesting the right items for you in case the over abundance of options can be a bit overwhelming.

I love this little grocery store tucked away in North Beach. It has a great variety of foods,…read morebrands, and even a good assortment of personal care products (if you're needing something in a pinch). The guy working on the weekends (employee? owner? not sure) is nice and polite and always has a smile when we're there. We enjoy picking up unique beer and ciders from the wide assortment in the fridges in the second half, as well as finding interesting cheeses. It's also great for the one or two things you might need that evening or snacks for later. My only complaint is I wish I lived closer so I could go a bit more often!

This convenient little shop has an excellent wine selection and lots of upscale consumable options…read more Their wine pricing is also often less than the average prices listed on Vivino. It's a grocery store, but has a bit of a boutique and rich vibe. It's one of the few places to get Mary's Chicken in the area and I have to get chocolate every time I go in there. The ambiance seems very hygienic to me, so I feel drawn into the place when I walk by. The Nature Stop has nice stuff, but my review has to be in earnest... maybe 2 or 3 stars? It's annoying that through several iterations of ridiculousness, you have to expect encountering some unnecessary and incompetent problem during each transaction. Two different cashiers didn't seem to understand the concept of tare weight. They weighed the meat with the packaging and attempted to charge me for it, despite the fact that the weight of the meat was printed directly on the packaging. I've worked in a meat department before and I have never seen that kind of inept behavior. It's insulting to the customer. So at the present time, the 2021 Domaine Bousquet Malbec is $11.99 here. The cashier scanned it and it came up as zero. He joked that it was free, but then had the audacity to offer me the obviously more expensive reserve price of $16.99, like the reserve one right next to it, and laughed in my face. I passed as I knew that Trader Joe's has the exact same thing for $9.99. Tonight, the Elysian 'tiger beer', listed at $13.99, rang up at $17.99, the same as their space dust. I passed, but they should at least have offered to have honored the price they had printed out for customers to read. The Space Dust IPA at S&S Market, one block away, was $15.99, so I bought it there and got to pet their cat too. It's a bit of a first world problem, but I didn't notice until being at home that my $6.25 chocolate bar, which is more than I made hourly when younger, was comprised of the wrong variety. I grabbed the chocolate bar behind the front one, to avoid the most touched one. It is a berry chocolate bar instead of the ginger one, and it's great, but still, the employees should be better at recovery. I was one of about two people in the store and it was not busy. I recommend going to this place to get ideas. Double check all the prices and shop around, but they have great merchandise. My suggestion to the owner is to install a self-checkout. The guy stocking merchandise was very helpful tonight with my bags.