This store is amazing, they have everything you could think of spice-wise, and then they have more!…read moreBaking stuff, beans, spices, seasoning mixes, protein options, everything you need for making your own tea, bitters, olive oils, and still so much more! I was shocked to see just how big this shop was, there's an upstairs section, and then the aisles kept coming. Everytime you thought you were coming to the end, there was a little maze that took you somewhere new. We spent almost an hour in here, and if we weren't heading home the next day and limited on suitcase space, we could've spent even more time browsing and buying. We ended up getting a variety of seasoning blends, lentils, bitters, powdered cheese and egg whites, and some spices. Can't wait to start cooking with all of it! Customer service was very friendly and welcoming.

OKalustyan's I'm very familiar with Kalustyan''s Spice Shop…read more They have it all! I used to use spices on my food. I can't tolerate most spices after stomach surgery. Recently I am introducing more and more because I love the taste. No doubt I eat a lot of TUMs but it's worth it some days. In the past I've had the Marhaba Mayan Tropical Sea Salt purchased here. I'm very fortunate to have a Yelp gift of the same Sea Salt without making a trip to the store. Here is the quote from the package. I recommend you visit the location for everything spicy your heart desires. I'll stick with sea salt for now. TROPICAL SEA SALT "This sea salt was harvested off the coast of Guatemala salt ponds, created along the mangrove forests, where Mayan began harvesting salt since as early as 1000 BC. Nurtured by mineral-rich volcanic soil and the tropical waters this salt lend it a mild minerality and higher moisture content, making it an ideal finishing salt, enhanced with the taste of the tropics. Adds flavor to both sweet & savory foods, such as seafood & grilled meat," It's definitely good!

Great spice shop inside the Essex Market. Friendly service and reasonable pricing. I live buying…read moretheir insanely fragrant saffron from Afghanistan. Other spices I have bought include their garam masala, turmeric, za'atar, and ground cumin.

I've been patronizing Essex Olive & Spice for years -- fantastic shop with delicious olives, oils,…read morespices, and other goods. And, like, the other reviewer wrote, Saad is the best -- a passionate business owner & super friendly dude.

It is a nice little shop with a great selection of teas and spices. The store has a cozy feel, and…read moreit's a great place to stop by if you enjoy trying different flavors of tea. They have many options to choose from. It's also a good place to pick up something unique for yourself or as a gift. They also have natural honey and other items you can use for kitchen and making tea.

Knowledgeable staff and a nice selection of loose teas as well as sachets (tea bags). It is located…read morevery close to NYU and only 2 blocks from subway. We were visiting from out of town and it was great to find such a place. I recently ordered some more of the Ruby Oolong I purchased there. Very clean store and very high quality inventory with good variety of black, green and oolong and flavored teas (which I don't care for). I will make it a stop whenever I am in the city.

A really cool spice and tea shop. We stopped in and purchased a few spices and teas to terry at…read morehome. The process were reasonable. The young lady who took care of is suggested some practical uses for the spices we purchased.

This shop is located in the Grand Central Market which the easiest way of getting to it is walking…read moreoutside the GCS and past the Hyatt Hotel. There's an entrance to the market. Walk down once inside the market and they are toward the middle of the market on the left. They have a variety of teas and spices and flavored sugars. You tell them what teas you want or spices you want and they package them up fresh for you. They are currently having a buy 5 get 1 free so obviously I had to do the sale. Can't wait to get home and try my tea.

Walked into Porto Rico Coffee in Greenwich Village and suddenly felt underqualified to drink…read morecoffee. This place has been around since 1907. Meanwhile, I still need GPS to find my car in a parking lot. Over 130 coffees from around the world, shelves packed with teas, spices, and enough coffee beans to keep New York awake until 2126. Also the ambiance is what a coffee shop should look like. I came in for a cup of coffee and left feeling like I just completed a history lesson, a world tour, and a caffeine-fueled life upgrade. Some guys collect watches. Some collect sneakers. Today, I collected coffee and good decisions.

Stopped in while visiting the city in search of some coffee beans as a gift. As soon as you walk…read morein, you instantly smell the sweet smell of coffee. It's incredible! There were so many beans to choose from and they also have a coffee shop inside too. A staff member asked a few questions about what kind of beans I was looking for and instantly recommended two different ones. It was the easiest process ever and the gift recipient absolutely loved it! I will definitely return next time for a cup of coffee and beans for myself. Highly recommend!

Addictively delicious chocolate. Usually I have more self control but the backyard berry patch dark…read morechocolate was too good to stop eating. Ill have to try some more.

Friendly staff, quaint shop in NYC for bitters, liqueur, chocolate, flowers, Himalayan salt…read morecrystals and blocks as well. My friend much appreciated the Yuzu bitters that we got for him as he is an avid mixologist!

This place has the most amazing tea selection in New York City in the east village. I was on a…read morequest going to different tea places walla flower power was the place. I purchased gun power green tea, chamomile tea and some sage. I absolutely love this gem of a store.

The lady doctor makes the most amazing herbal medicine tinctures that are incredibly healing!…read moreFlower Power is an East Village neighborhood GemTheir Kindness is exceeded by their amazing knowledge of herbalism. They contribute greatly to the cultural fabric of our community.

There were a wait, very welcoming friendly the Doctors very nice, this is my second time there very…read moregood the tea works well

This review is based on accompanying my friend to see the TCM doctor/Clinic…read more My friend has been suffering from joint pain and pain in her fingers. She has seen another TCM doctor before but she was recommended Lin Sister. We didn't have an appointment and luckily they were not very busy. You fill out the form and they give you a number. The TCM doctor call you by that number. The clinic entrance is in the back of the shop and up one flight of stairs. We waited for about 15-20 minutes and was seen. He held her wrist and listen/feel the pulse. He asked a bunch of questions and wrote down a bunch of notes. He asked if she was sleeping good? Do you get up to use the bathroom middle of the night? Do you have headaches? Is your mouth dry? Are you pooing once a day? After 15 minutes of this, he gave her a list of Chinese herbal medicines to purchase downstairs. Told her to come back and see him in about a week or two after she is done with the meds. The modern (Americanize) TCM is now in packets and you mix them in hot water for consumption. The boiling actual herbs and ingredients in a pot days are gone! Interesting! Not sure what I make of this but what I can tell you is that my friend didn't feel any difference. I understand it's not magic potion and it takes time. A couple of months later, my friend saw a specialist and had a bunch of testing and blood work. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. :-( Consultation $40 Herbal Meds $8 for a set x 7 days.