I wanted to get some local honey for my tea, so I stopped by after lunch. This cute little somewhat hard to find shop is hidden to the right of Landeros Mexican Restaurant & you have to walk down a little arcade and then the entrance is on the left. They have tons of interesting spices, teas, rubs and other paraphernalia for cooking & tea drinking. I ended up getting two small bags of tea & a wildflower honey bear. I appreciated how everything has clearly marked prices as well as detailed ingredient lists & explanations. Service was fine. There was one customer in front of me who was buying a lot of items. One employee was helping her and the other was on the phone. No one acknowledged me for a few minutes and finally the employee helping the other customer asked me if I was ready to check out. I said yes, and she rang me up. It was slightly awkward as I'd been standing there for a bit. Oh well. Despite that little setback, this is a cute shop and they have interesting blends and items that you may not be able to find elsewhere. It is worth a visit! Peace. read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Two teas & honey bear - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

I absolutely love Old Town Tea Merchant! I come almost once a week and always leave with something new. My grandma loves it too, and we're both huge fans of Carol--she's the sweetest, kindest part of the experience. Whenever Carol is there, the whole visit feels amazing. She always helps me pick new, fun teas and knows exactly what I like, as well as what my grandma might enjoy. I also struggle with sleeping, and the Sweet Dreams tea from here literally helps me--it's become a must-have for winding down at night. If you're a tea lover or just looking for a friendly, welcoming shop, Old Town Tea Merchant is the place to go, and Carol makes it truly special. We were even able to do a wine and spice pairing at my family's restaurant it was a blast. read more

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Amazing selection of teas and spices!! I have never seen anything like it. I was in heaven with the tea and spices. They can give you anything by the ounce or more. Decent prices located in Old Town Temecula. Parking is sparse so you may have to walk a bit. read more

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What a great little shop a few steps away from the bustle of Old Town Temecula. If you love tea or love to cook this shop should not be missed given the breadth and depth of their tea, spice, sugar and salt offerings. It's a gem of a store! read more

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Amazing is an understatement! When we first walked in, we felt like we were transported to the Middle East. The aroma of the spices filled the room! They have such a nice selection of spices, teas, and knickknacks. I can see myself going crazy and spending hundreds of dollars. Fortunately they deliver, so that saved me! Everything was well organized and the staff were very helpful. Beware of parking in the rear. The salesperson aggressively yelled over at us to warn that our car was about to be towed, so we had to rush out. Other than that, it's worth a trip when visiting Old Town Temecula. read more

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A hidden gem in oldtown! You might miss this place if you don't look hard enough, but it's work checking out! I love loose leaf tea & this is the spot if you are in need of options. I love getting my spices here as well. I come here for my mulling cider spices every fall!! You can get prepacked tea or request the amount of tea from an employee. The down side small location & a bit of a tight squeeze to move around in when it's busy! read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Just a few of my favorite teas. - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

As an purveyor of loose leaf teas, I was delighted to visit Spice & Tea Merchants in Old Town Temecula. Their selection was comprehensive with choices ranging from white, green, black, oolong, and even puerh leaves. I also like that they are not afraid to be creative and offer specialty tea blends; I throughly enjoyed their Lavender Lemon which had lemon, lavender, with lemongrass providing a light herbal blend with a touch of natural sweetness to calm anyone's day. One thing to note is that they have pre-packaged teas available by the ounce for $5-7. The bag appears big therefore it looks like you're not getting much leaves BUT it's actually a lot of tea for an affordable price. I've easily paid $12-26 per ounce at other tea shops in the past so their pricing is a steal! Apparently samples are offered based on other reviews, which would be amazing if I am offered one the next time I stop by. I can't wait to pick up more teas in the future! read more

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Let's start out with, There is absolutely NO place to park. I mean, NONE! I had to drop my husband off down the road and drive around for 20 minutes and circle back to pick him up. The store was nice. They had what he was looking for, although, quite pricey (Amazon priced better when we restocked). Good for 1 time but we wouldn't shop there again. read more

Very happy with the assortment of teas and the price per OZ! The honey lavender is great read more

Need to refill your spice cabinet? Need a gift? Are you a fan of tea? This is the place to check out. I stopped Old Town Temecula to walk around and kill time, hoping to find a small gift. I found the Old Town Spice and Tea Merchant and was able to peruse their shelves. With a cozy, wood decor their walls are lined with every day spice but also new ones to spice up dinner. With many tea flavors available as well. I found a Sakura pink, Japanese Wash tin and was able to fill it with a peach black tea. Packaged with a bow and gift tissue, ready to gift right out the door. Their team was very helpful in answering all my questions and allowed me to smell the teas in order to make a final decision for my purchase. On my way out, I grabbed a tea to-go. I ordered a blend of peach with jasmine pearl and light sugar. Light, floral and a touch sweet for walking around on a hot day. Thank you to the team for their help. What a lovely stop. read more

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Love this hidden gem! The "Barteasta" who helped me was amazing, fun, interactive and she helped find the best tea I've ever had in my life! CINNAMON SPICE black tea - small bag loose leaf $4.59. My buddy recommended we go. We ordered iced versions of the tea we picked and took home a few bags of loose leaf tea. Great experience, great service, great store. Absolutely should support amazing gems like this so they exist for generations to come, and everything isn't just Subway and Starbucks. read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Cinnamon Spice (best tea in the world) $4.59 - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

Love this place. Go about every two weeks or so and refill my tea stash! Highly recommend. Ladies who work there are amazing too!!!

A really nice place in old town! The ambiance of this little store was just as expected for a tea and spice shop! The service was great and the ladies were all very professional! Found some great things and we're all reasonably priced! Will definitely return for more shopping! read more

I have been purchasing my salts and spices from this store for a long time. Even during the pandemic they mailed my favorite products...and their shipping charges are more than reasonable. Truth is, I only use and purchase my salts and spices from them. Everything I have ever bought from this store is exceptional. read more

Old Town Spice & Tea is a great addition to Temecula and a foodie find. They have a fantastic range of spices, teas and popcorn toppings (photos), AND a lot of other stuff you probably didn't know you wanted or needed. We've been here a few times. The family who owns Spice & Tea are very friendly and knowledgeable. We've even had drinks here, while sitting outside enjoying a moment of relaxation before our next shopping spree. They are open Mon thru Sat from 10 am until 4 pm, and Closed on Sundays. read more

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Love, love, love this gem in Temecula! Delicious teas, seasonings & an amazing variety to choose from. Love the custom options to choose from. Very nice staff and great vibes. read more

So the first time I stepped into this shop, I was impressed. I got a warm welcome & was invited to smell the teas & spices. You should see what kind of selection they have in both spices & teas, hard to pick just one item. I ended up gettting a sample of Mr. Pistachio & his date tea, as they made me a cup of it in house. Sooooo delish, like a desert! I will be ordering from them online & visit their store again when I get back to Temecula. Recommend highly! read more

Absolutely wonderful teas! Expect to have a hard time deciding between the copious number of unique tea blends this place has to offer. I've tried a half dozen so far and every one has been top tier. read more

We visited Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants yesterday because my husband remembered that he had a e-gift card that was given to him quite some time ago, and we wanted to try to use it. We had tried coming here before when he was given the card, but had to leave at the time and did not purchase anything that day. Anyway, they were having trouble with the gift card because they no longer used the same system that they did when the card was issued. Yes, it was that long ago. We had the original email the gift card came in, but the employees were still having trouble. A very kind lady working there, I think she may have been the manager, was able to help us and we were able to use the card. The customer service was outstanding. This is such an awesome little shop with so many wonderful and fun teas and spices. Great for those who love to cook, or for gift-giving. I was very happy with what we purchased - a green tea sampler and a dill pickle salt. Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants is definitely worth visiting for their unique specialty teas and spices and for their amazing customer service! We will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped by on a whim while walking through Old Town and so glad I did! I don't normally buy such high quality spices and seasonings but after visiting this shop I will be! We put the Black Truffle Sea Salt on a pasta dish and it went from an 8 to 800! Wow! Truly elevated the dish and meal. I'm already online making sure I can ship seasonings from this store to the Bay Area (Phew I can!). Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, let us smell some of the different spices, and gave us some great recipe ideas. I also love the description on each bag which gives you further ideas on how to use. The picture shown was 1 oz which is $4.99. Great prices! GO HERE you won't be disappointed!! read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Black truffle sea salt - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

I wanted to love this store, but my experience fell short of expectations. The atmosphere felt a bit cold, as others have mentioned, which is disappointing because customer service should always feel warm and welcoming. It's key to creating a positive experience, and unfortunately, that wasn't the case here. The interaction started off fine, but when I casually asked if they ever have any casual jobs available, the owner's response of "no, never ever" felt oddly curt. It came with an icy vibe that was hard to ignore. While I can't say for sure, I couldn't help but wonder if my friend's Trump hat influenced her attitude--if so, that's disheartening. Tea should be something that brings people together, regardless of politics. On top of that, the products didn't deliver good value. The $5 tea samplers I purchased were only 1/4 full, which felt like a ripoff. I'd happily pay more if the quality matched the price, but it didn't. Overall, the experience left a sour taste. The store's vibe was unwelcoming, the service lacked warmth, and the products didn't meet expectations. Sadly, I won't be returning. Plus good luck trying to find anything organic here it's few and far between. read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Look how much tea you get for $4.59 + tax. Not good. - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

Their tea blends are outstanding! Hazelnut Cream is my all-time favorite, but I've really enjoyed their Blackberry Sage and Paris blends as well. I'm so glad they're here. Yeah, basic stuff might be cheaper online somewhere, but I'd rather support a local business, and you're not going products of this quality for less. read more

What a great place!! Definitely worth the stop on you are near Temecula Old Town. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Lots of wonderful teas and spices to pick from. They also have rubs and soups and local honey! We will definitely be back! read more

Adorbies little spice/tea shop located in Old Town Temecula. I made it just in time before closing on their 14th Anni-Birthday! Cutest little shop and the sweetest employees! I walked away with some goodies because fellow Elite Vincent C. told me to go and that I wouldn't be disappointed. Well, he was right!! So thank you Vincent!! So far all your tips have been on point!! Lol The ladies here are all so nice and welcoming and are very attentive. Even though I came in close to closing time, I didn't feel rushed and they helped me find some goodies I didn't even know I'd want, haha! I even got to take an iced Blueberry Mango (decaf) tea on the go! The nice lady who brought it out to me said she could make it sweeter if I needed her to. She went and made a honey mix for me and poured it in til it was just right! Gotta love great customer service!! They will happily make you a hot or iced drink as you shop. Nice touch! There's a bunch of things to buy, too. In addition to their exotic tea and spice collection, they have tea pots and kettles, strainers, on-the-go thermal cups and more! Seasonal items are also offered and you can buy small samples before you buy in bulk. I never knew this little gem existed, but glad I know now!! If you're not already following them on the gram: @spiceandteamerchantstemecula I'm definitely a repeat customer, once I try all the goodies I got, I shall return! They even put sample goodies in my bag after I paid! Who doesn't love that?! I will update my review when I get to try everything I bought. In the meantime, go check them out!! ;) read more

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Omg! There is so much awesomeness going on in this lovely store. Teas, spices, sugars, salts and more!!!! The customer service is exceptional from the time you hit the door till you check out. There are lots of sample sized products so you can try new things. Love that! The store has a boutique feel and well stocked and organized. I enjoyed my shopping experience and look forward to trying more of their products on my next visit. read more

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Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants is a gem in Old Town Temecula. The shop itself is a sensory experience -- the visuals and the smells are captivating. You are allowed to sample the aromas of all of the spices and teas. They also have a free sample area with a featured tea and sometimes a honey. The owners are lovely and the shop is full-service. They provide expert recommendations and insight on how to use each item. They can refill, bottle, and label spices as needed. The shop carries everything you need -- infusers, cups, utensils, salt blocks, recipes, gift packages, etc. My personal favorite spice blends are the Sicilian for pizza/pasta and the Cilantro Lime for tacos/fajitas. The Lake Skinner blend is great for salads and seafood. My favorite teas are the Paris black tea and the Nightcap wellness tea. Everything is great. Support local small business and stop by this shop next time you are in Old Town Temecula! read more

I wish the customer service was better here. I own a small business and buy things in bulk from this place. The past 2 times I've been in, the ladies who have rung me up, have been extremely rude....this was on 2 separate occasions, with 2 different people. So I'm assuming everyone who works here just has a poor attitude? Which is really unfortunate, if you're going to work in customer service, have a better attitude! May take my business somewhere else. read more

Old town Spice is such a neat place to go and buy your teas and spices and many other things, the people are so nice and helpful and the spices are fresh and full of flavor. My teas I bought were packaged and labeled very nicely. The prices are fantastic I don't know how they do it but they do it very well. We will be returning to continue to buy all we can from them and avoiding grocery store bought. Thank you for all the lessons and for answering all of questions, you helped more than you know. read more

Found this place yesterday while my girlfriend and I were out and about, never seen it before much less heard of it until she pointed it out but I'm glad she did. Immediately I was taken by the ambiance of the small setting and the smells of various spices and teas. The moment I walked in I knew this was going to be a place I was going to frequent. The staff was kind and helpful as well so bonus points for that. I got the butterscotch tea and it was the right purchase. I look forward to returning and trying everything they have to offer read more

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants - Grocery Near Me - Temecula, California

I wish I had reserved more time to walk around here longer, I probably would have left with way more things! They have a variety of unique tea leaf blends, flavored salt, flavored sugar, and seasonings. I like how I could buy things to try by the ounce instead of being forced to buy a huge bag. They also have an online shop to order from! The employee was super helpful with helping us sniff and pick tea leaves. I will say you need employees to help you sniff the tea which slows down my shopping process but I understand it's their procedure! read more

Delicious and unique choices, I want to try every single flavor but my current favorites are their classic matcha as well as the green guava mango tea. The staff is lovely and the shop is very cute. I love purchasing in huge batches for my meal preps. read more

I really like this shop. The staff are very nice and friendly. They answered all of my questions and made suggestions. I will definitely return. read more

Service is amazing and very friendly. A large variety of loose leaf teas, herb mixes and more! They can make iced or hot tea to go. Very cute and charming store. I haven't encountered another as enjoyable as this loose leaf tea shop. We drove from Redlands to come here. read more

This space is a hidden gem! All the spices and teas you could ever want to try! The staff was warm and inviting and offering so much knowledge. All the products are labeled well! Definitely highly recommend! They also have infused honey that is so good! read more

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Today was my wife's and my second visit to this fine establishment. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was the smell...it was AMAZING! We were greeted promptly when we entered and asked if we needed any help. After looking around for a little bit, we ordered a couple of drinks and then asked for a few recommendations. Both of the ladies were helpful and knowledgeable, and we ended up walking away with 6 different teas and 2 drinks. I have been thrilled by the whole experience on both trips and will continue to frequent this establishment whenever I am in the Temecula area. read more

Lovely spice shop, the design is so aesthetically pleasing. Staff is very helpful and friendly, I got some amazing Chai tea, cinnamon and a few other staple items. Totally worth a visit if visiting Old Town. read more

The owner and staff are so welcoming, spices, honey, soup mixed and so much more so addictive. I have been a loyal customer for a decade. They will ship your order, or provide curbside service with a smile. read more

I just love this place. And the prices are just right too. The smells of the many teas is addictive. You will want to try them all. I go for the cinnamon teas. More flavor. And you will find great tea sets among the many items for sale. I for sure will stop in on my next visit to fill up on my tea supply. read more

I loved this store! Tons of teas and spices to buy. The people who work here are very helpful and friendly

We spent a grip of money here the other day. Super disappointed with one of the staff/owner who knows. But You made my mother in law uncomfortable, you leaned away from me when I approached you with a question and you were ignorant and rude towards my husband. If we hadn't made the special trip there to get specific things we would have walked out and spent our money elsewhere. Lesson learned. The two stars is for the tea we purchased. read more