Calm vibe, cool people, interesting, tasty teas aplenty, lots of spices, advice on what to get and…read morehow to use the goods -- plus some tasty treats, pretty tea accessories, and cookbooks! Oh, and the décor is very nice! I personally really like the Earl Grey Spring & Mulberry date-sweetened chocolate. Of course, the packaging is so pretty it's hard to separate that from the taste and texture, too .... The honeys here are like none other I've had before! The absolute cutest little honey bears I've ever seen! There's one raw honey in a glass jar that's the only chewy honey I've ever tasted -- what a treat to eat a spoonful of that plain, direct from the jar, mmm! (I didn't just eat it for the taste or texture, though -- I started to eat it because I'd read about the great health benefits of honey!) I really really enjoy the smokiness of the Russian Caravan. Plus, it's fun to research, read and find out about such things as how this rather unique tea flavour came about -- that it was the result of actual campfire smoke flavouring the tea in the first place while travelling across Russia way-back-when that is now encapsulated in this oh-so-tasty tea! Tea is a really great gateway to learning about various cultures and world history! Maybe it's his-tea-ry! Persian Rose Garden tea is splendid -- mellow and rich, smooth, calming (I'm not saying it's medicinally calming, but rather that it's evocative of a certain atmosphere that may make you feel a certain way if you tune into it.) Turmeric ginger is very nice, too .... Overall, aesthetically beautiful, palate-pleasing place! Highly recommended!

Had a great conversation with Julia. She is a tea sommelier who is very knowledgeable about the…read morebenefits of tea and had a keen eye on what teas I would like. Be sure to ask her to brew you some tea!

Trying to spice up your life, or just in need of cooking inspiration? Penzeys has an oasis of…read morespices and I love how the store is organized. Each little treasure trove of spices is situated in its own little category. There are baking spices and salad spices. I was impressed with all the different kinds of cinnamon's. The people who work there are the nicest. A gentleman directed me to the cayenne pepper area. There was a variety of choices and I learned about the Scoville levels of heat. Now, you may be saying to yourself, why would Joy B. searching for the hot peppers? The truth of the matter is that I was looking to help out a friend. I found my cayenne pepper and I was pleasantly surprised at the price point. I bought a nice size bottle for about $6.00 and change. So, excellent variety, well organized, helpful staff, and reasonably priced... I can assure you that I will be returning soon. Great job, Penzeys.

So excited to finally visit a Penzeys store in person and it was well worth it. Friendly helpful…read morestaff and incredible selection. Amazing discounts and free gifts as well. The dish towels are the best towels ever. It's been great fun using their unique blends in various recipes. Proud to support a store that represents my values as well.

Great variety of olive oils and a really fun tasting experience. Prices are slightly high, but…read moreworth it for the quality and unique flavors. The host was extremely helpful!

I ordered some hand blended seasoning from Olive & Basket recently and I was so impressed with how…read morequickly it was sent out - as well as the helpful updates about its shipping status. When the seasoning arrived - I had a question about the product. I called their contact number and right away a friendly voice answered. The customer service representative was so kind and helpful on the phone. She said that she would check in with the manager ASAP in regards to my inquiry and follow back up promptly. A couple of minutes later - the same personable customer representative called me back and revealed that her manager had called the manufacturers of the product and she was able to answer my question with confidence. I was blown away by the incredible customer support at Olive & Basket. The staff went out of their way to make sure that my questions and concerns were heard and addressed and they did so with such genuine care. Fantastic customer service goes far and I wouldn't hesitate to order from Olive & Basket again. Trust.

Found Inge lovely to work with! I wanted local flavor and artisan made favors for our wedding. I…read moreloved the samples when I saw her at the farmers market and thought the Cottage of Herbs would be perfect. Inge made cute tags and wrapped them in a pretty ribbon and even delivered to my venue! Great service and a great product! Many thanks!

Have purcased her products at multiple crafts shows over the years, and my only dilemma is choosing…read morebetween the variety of dips because all are simply to die for! Add mayo and sour cream to a dip and prepare to swoon. Love the wholesome and fresh ingredients, and I am thrilled that I can order online. Wonderful all year round, but perfect for holiday sharing and gifting! Check out the Cottage of Herbs...you will be happy you did!

A large and well thought out shop featuring high quality Penzeys spices. The staff are happy to…read moredirect you to whatever you are looking for and have a wide knowledge of products if you have any questions. There is a parking garage behind the shop with plenty of free parking (for customers only).

Cyndy's Bottom Line: the best in spices!…read more *Located in The Byron building in Falls Church *Small parking lot in rear *A vast array of spices from A to Z. *Excellent customer service. Customer service here is excellent because of Tim! Tim is always engaging, helpful and very knowledgeable about spices. *Highly recommend

They sold me an unsealed, no vacuum jar of picked beans, two weeks later, when I realized and…read morewanted to exchange it, she said their policy requires a receipt, obviously I don't save my picked beans grocery receipts,who does, I left the can with her told her she can take it home and eat it herself, on me. Will never go back there, greedy, petty people.

Great service, great products. Love the market and the kebab counter since it transports you to…read moreIran's culture and gourmet cooking.

FIVE Stars! Keith is great and so knowledgeable! It is the only place in Frederick area that…read morecarries Savory! When I stopped in before the latest storm, I ordered it with other items. When I got home, the Savory was not in my bag. Keith very willingly agreed to mail it to me and even included a sample of garlic spice blend. The store has an awesome collection of spices and teas. I highly recommend it!

A friend and I stopped by this location of the Spice and Tea Exchange (it's a chain with many…read morelocations) in Frederick a week or so ago, when we were in Frederick for an evening. It has spices, teas, and more. I needed some black peppercorns (our mill was empty), but I also picked up some teas (one for a gift, and one bag for myself). Four stars for being well organized and well stocked and for their friendly staff. Definitely a great little shop to stop by if you're shopping in Frederick along Market and Patrick Streets!

Love the vibes, I went for the first time today and hope to go back asap. Shannon was super helpful…read moreand gave me a tour when I first arrived. Cant wait to use my seasonings, I got The Carryout, Olive Garden Could Never, Applewood Smoked Salt & Chimichurri Vibes. The ambiance is also nice.

Finally swept by this space with the intention to visit thier farmers market, but I came on the…read morewrong Sunday. Needless to say, the shop was open, so I wandered. There are some amazing products in there. Yes, great spices, but I especially love their real ingredients in their baking mixes! I'll be back at some point. I also loved their chic, sleek black silverware set.

One of the nicest wellness and crystal shops I've been too. Very reasonably priced and the staff is…read moresuper knowledgeable and kind. They have a large selection of speciality teas, tinctures, supplements, crystals, jewlery, candles, herbs and other things. I got this very cute crystal headband and other goodies

Umm wow. I'm extremely late to the game. What's crazy is it's just a couple of doors down from…read moreVirtual X Kitchen and Tacos a la Madre, so I've driven by it countless times. I've seen the name, but honestly I thought it was just a dispensary of sorts. Well I have been humbled. My sister is huge on crystals, essential oils, incense, and the like. When I went to NY most recently I was inspired and have started dabbling in certain crystals myself. When a ring broke from dancing too hard last week (literally) I looked up crystal shops and this place came up. And I was like... they have crystals?! So when I had free time, I made my way over there. A short 10 minutes from my house is this serene house with a waterwheel fountain and so many colorful plants. There's just a few parking spaces right outside, but there's more across the street. The porch itself is inviting too... and when you step inside, it smells like one of the shops my sister loves. I found myself just exploring through everything... crystals, body care, supplements, herbs, teas... even a library! And the prices... the prices are fantastic compared to what I've seen at other places! I found myself in awe at it all. They even have a rewards program! Safe to say, I got what I needed, and if you need any of the items I mentioned above, consider paying them a visit. You won't regret it.

I tried the "Good as Gold" cookie by Zamp's Pantry today at the Clarksburg Outlets Farmers Market…read more-- it was FANTASTIC. It tasted of indian spices (cardamom, pistachio, ginger) and you can really taste all the spices -- not sugar which is common with cookies. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of it before I ate it, but as you can see from the label - its all organic and no refined sugar/etc, and gluten free. They also sell granola which I didn't try, but according to the owners, the cookies have less sugar and more fat than the granola. She also adds organic protein to them. Cookie was $2. I hope they start to expand to DC!

From the owner: Yummy. Fit. Healthy. We make all natural, healthy foods…read moreand snacks for active health minded people.