I like to drink decaf chai and it can be difficult to find. I stopped in here to see if they had any. 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. read more

The shop is so cute with teas and spices lining the walls. I appreciate being able to smell the teas 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. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This shop is so cool that they have a variety of blended sugars, blended spices, blended sugars, blended salts, and blended teas. Very neat and cool that there are samples that you can smell read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Spice & Tea Exchange (with other items in between) has a simple name and the verdict is just as straightforward- but with a lot of pizzazz. I had 6 days in Portland visiting and caring for my daughter after her surgery in Salem. And because she was intubated, she experienced throat discomfort. I could've gone to the supermarket to get boxed ginger tea bags- but I decided coming here would be the perfect opportunity to get fresh tea leaves. As you gently walk around this shop, you'll hear the softest jazz. The owner, Jazz (yes) has an angelic voice and at that moment, I just wanted to hear her talk tea to me. She located a ginger+turmeric loose leaf tea combo I can brew for my kid then gave me some ingredient and brewing suggestions. Already, I love Tea & Spice E. But I also love that there are size options- because not every store I've been to in the past would let me buy small amounts. Since my daughter didn't have a cold or anything, I just bought a small bag (which really isn't that small) to brew. I also bought a few things to bring home with me. The more I poked around and noticed the labels on teas+spices, the more fascinated I was by "Hibiscus Sugar" or Vietnamese Cinnamon- both with I purchased- not to mention the Black Tea Chocolate. My only regret was not purchasing a bigger Black Tea Chocolate for me (I think she ships?). But the ginger+turmeric loose leaf I bought for my kid, has worked wonders. read more

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This was a nice little shop. The layout and aesthetics give this shop a warm, homey feel. There are so many different types of teas and blended teas; blacks, greens, whites, herbals. And the sugars. Who knew there were so many different types of sugar? There are seasonings and spice blends. The staff is really helpful. The items are a little on the pricier side, but you get the quality you paid for. read more

Stocked up on yummy spices and teas! I wish this store was bigger though. Hopefully they become successful and expand into a bigger store because I absolutely love the concept of a specialty store selling artisan teas and spices. Even thought the store is small in size there is a respectable amount of variety in what they have to offer. I also love how they let you smell the teas and spices on display! The Strawberry green tea just smelled so fresh and sweet I had to get some. read more

This is such an incredible shop, I could have spent hours in here! They have everything you could want in the kitchen: fresh spices and unique spice blends, teas and tea blends (both traditional and modern, unique blends I have found nowhere else), incredible sugars (rose, cardamon, butterscotch...), fine salts, gift packages with ingredients and colorful recipe cards with photos, and beautiful, giftable kitchenware. Luckily, they also have affordable prices, so you can buy everything your heart desires & stock up on gifts without a big strain on the wallet. Customer service was excellent too, so there is nothing not to love about this spot. read more

My first time in any Spice and Tea Exchange and it had to be in Portland, of course! This tiny shop is a dream. I especially love how you can smell the spices and teas before buying them. It truly makes all the difference. The variety is good and there is something here for everyone. Prices could be cheaper, but the products are high quality, so I get it. Beware.. once you step inside, your bank account will dwindle. read more

Be careful. When you go in.... It's a trap. Haha. You start smelling everything and you get stuck. It's an amazing store. We spent about an hour in there and ended up spending a good $100+ each lol. Plus the staff are so helpful and friendly. Got a tip of mixing two of the teas together and -- ummmmm yaaaasss!!!! Thank you My sister and I were on a natural high after our visit there. We will definitely be returning next visit to Portland. A few weeks after update: The teas are amazing! I have a different flavor every morning. Beware, some have sugar which I didn't catch so my husband can't have those. But I can... hehehe ;)~ My husband used one of the spices on short ribs and they were amazing! read more

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Amazing service with great advices. Large variety of teas (herbal and non), sugars, peppers and spices. A pleasure to shop in this lovely store! read more

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Such a fun and pleasant surprise visiting this store and completely by happenstance. We just so happened to be staying in a nearby hotel, walking around, and found ourselves here at the spice and tea shop. You could get lost in here for hours smelling all the sweet and savory spices and teas. I highly recommend ordering some hot tea while you peruse, really enhances the experience. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and are willing to create unique batches for you whatever your tastebuds may be craving. I left with a few savory spices and a couple of loose leaf teas that I'm eager to taste. read more

Lots of tea options you'd have a hard time finding elsewhere. A little pricier, but you can order a tea of pretty much anything in the store to see if you'd really like it. They've got some interesting spice and sugar blends as well. read more

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I really really love this shop. They have all of the loose leaf teas, spices, salts, and combinations that you could think of. The ambiance is so so cozy and welcoming, the service is amazing and helpful. And I would buy the whole store if I could. 11/10 read more

Cute little store to check out for different types of tea and spices! I couldn't help myself smelling very type of tea and explores the different flavors. They have some very special types, such as bourbon and chocolate cake, and the seasonal flavors such as tropical fruits. The staff was extremely warm and helpful as well. They can make the tea if you want to try it out. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - a display of various products - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super friendly staff and such a wide and unique assortment of teas! I probably ended up smelling all of the teas on the wall haha and ended up taking home a Florida Sunshine tea that was super bright, floral, and fruity -- it smelled absolutely delicious. I also chose a hazelnut cookie-flavored tea, amazing that they were able to bring out such sweet and nutty flavors with just leaves! read more

A very wide assortment of teas and spices. The staff was very friendly and helpful while shopping and gift wrapping our purchase. We found most tea shops to be underwhelming, but they really pack in a great assortment. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange shop was nearby the hotel we were staying at in Portland. Being the big tea drinker that I am I knew I had to stop by before leaving Portland. The shop is small but they offer an abundant of different spices as well as teas. I was focused on getting some teas and checked out the various offerings they had. They had almost every flavor imaginable in black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong tea, herbal tea, pu-erh tea and matcha tea! My favorite purchase was the Gone Bananas! I also bought peach and creme brûlée. It was the Gone Bananas however that I really liked. It has the perfect hint of banana and is so delicious. It's definitely my cup of tea for busy days when I feel like I'm going bananas haha. read more

Great shop with lots of varieties of tea and helpful staff. I was able to buy a bunch of small packages of loose leaf teas so I could try different types. I will be back! read more

This place had a great selection, and surprisingly lots of things other than spices and teas, like ceramic mugs, candles, and other gift ideas. You can open the jars and smell everything. The owner (?) was nice. The music was good. The window display is fun. But I felt most things were overpriced, and we left without buying anything. If you have money to burn, or are looking for a fun gift, you'll find something great here. Also I couldn't help wondering what happens to the tea in the jars everyone's stuck their nose in. read more

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If I could give this place more stars I totally would. The owner is so much fun to talk to. They have a wide selection of both tea and spices. Also a super cute pre made gifts. Everything is done in house and the smells and quality are top notch. read more

A nice find in Portland as we were walking around the city. They have large "smell jars" there so you can check everything out before purchasing the little bags, so there's no guess work. The salesman working there was very friendly and helpful. He even had some recipe ideas which I tried when I got home and they worked great. I ended up dropping almost $100 on different spice blends, teas, and sugars before making myself stop. All of them have been fantastic. read more

I love this store and made a special trip to stop by again. My spice cabinet overflows.... Last time I bought these flavored sugars, that were great for making home cocktails. I bought Tangerine and Strawberry. Those are so fun! I picked up a bag of Bamboo Green Rice, which I cannot wait to try in a meal at home. I would have never thought of using it, but it sounds unique and divine. I also picked up the Adobo Season and the French Grey salt, two things I found on my last trip that were very good and wanted again. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - My Stash: Flavored Sugars for Cocktails, Adobo, French Grey Salt and Green Bamboo Rice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very expensive for average tea. About $7 per ounce. Barista left about an inch of space in my 16oz to go cup of tea, which made it look more like a 12oz cup. They also got our orders wrong and mixed up the sizes. read more

I am African-American woman and a tea connoisseur . I just relocated to the Vancouver area and had been researching best places to purchase loose leaf tea. Based upon the reviews indicating best customer service I drove to Portland with my son to purchase tea. The sales associate greeted every customer besides my son and myself. She asked the other customers if she can provide assistance, she was super friendly and helpful to the other customers. However, my son and I we were never greeted, nor asked if we needed assistance. After the other customers left tea shop, the sales associate went and sat behind a back counter, never said a word to me or asking if I needed assistance. As I completed selecting my tea, i had to ask the associate where do I paid for my tea and she pointed to front counter. The sales associate never said thank you, she just checked out up and that was the end of that conversation. I pray that her customer service was not a representation of how Portland treats minorities.. I was disappointed that I even continued to purchase the tea. However, I pray my pleasant demeanor positions her to be reflective. read more

Great shop with a wide variety of teas (white, green, black, herbal). Friendly staff and nice selection of products. Highly recommend for tea enthusiasts read more

This place is awesome! My nose had a good time smelling all the wonderful smells. I bought two green tea blends and one white tea blend, all smelled and looked great.. then I bought a guacamole blend that smelled awesome too, it had traditional spice smells mixed with something else unique, so I have to try it also. Can't wait! Also, very nice and helpful folks working there. Thumbs up. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Wonderful teas 'n such! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love that they have such a big tea selection here. They are combination of herbs and spices adds to more to the store. I specifically went to this location for tea and they did not disappoint. The only sad thing was I was not able to drink all the selection I want in one go. This is definitely a go back location for more Tea selection. read more

The woman working there was rude and dismissive. At one point I wanted to return my item and say "never mind" as it was so off putting. It felt like a microaggression. read more

Honor your store hours! I wasted my time and energy coming here today. The store left a note and decided not to be open for their posted hours. When you have posted store hours, it is your obligation to be open to serve your customers; it is unprofessional to leave a sign up. It comes across as the weather is nice today and your employees don't want to work; this shouldn't hurt your business and client base. If you don't want to keep your business open for your store hours, then change your store hours. See picture. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Doesn't Honor Store Hours - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

AMAZING!!!! So many choices and ideas for using the spices and organics. Customer service was stellar and not only was I able to get exactly what I needed, we were able to enjoy a lovely iced tea! Sometimes, simple is a very good thing. This place is a very GOOD THING!! read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Tea heaven!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This store is phenomenal! There is something for everyone and browsing is such a fun experience. Whether you're a budding home chef or tea aficionado this is the store for you. Everything is mixed here and the staff is extremely knowledgeable. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Papkrika selection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great place. Large selections of spices, salts, peppers, and variety mixes. Not all spices are on the shelf, so look at the menu on the wall. read more

Nice place with interesting salt and sugar blends. The tea options were good. They have black, green, oolong, white, rooibos, herbal, and other tea varieties with different flavors to choose from. They all smelled pretty good. There's more there too, such as tea accessories, candles, mortar and pestle, tea canisters, etc. read more

This is a lovely little shop tucked away in the middle of Broadway. It's all dark woods and glass jars and the smell of spices. I came here strictly for tea, and purchased several blends. I do wish there were more caffeine-free teas that were not floral or fruity. I came away with some chamomile citrus, ginger twist and coconut oolong teas, and would love to come back to check out the spice selection. read more

This is a nice store located in the city center of Portland. Parking is a nightmare, but when driving around the block a few times you may find one. They have a good selection of tea and spices - be prepared it won't be cheap. Very supportive staff! We were looking for a special sugar type and luckily they had it in their portfolio! If you need a last minute small gift for a person who likes to cook/drinks tea this is the place to go to! read more

A spice AND tea shop!? Right up my alley! Saw it on the map, ventured down there first thing. I immediately find a Morroccan spice blend the is similar to something I just ate on scallops in Seattle. Then I found something very unusual - coconut powder (good for baking or curries I am sure!) Lastly, I picked up some Mountain Jasmine tea. The tea selection was rather small, but the spices were abundant. I smelled a lot of spices and blends (all allowed except in the hot pepper section) but certainly enjoyed sniffing truffle salt, habanero sugar, and other interesting things! read more

Great shop with tons to choose from. Very friendly and knowledgeable folks. Can't wait to bring our out of town guests.

I love tea what can I say and I'm not talking about the mass produced stuff you can buy in the grocery store. I happened to find The Spice & Tea exchange by walking by the store. While they do offer spices and salts as others have mentioned, I really wasn't in the market for that. The loose leaf teas section is in the back of the store and they offer some interesting mixes including some seasonal mixes. They did have a chocolate candy cane and a eggnog. One of the nice things is that they have glass jars with the teas so that you could smell the tea. If your like me, you could probably spend too much time deciding what to buy and then too much money buying all of the different varieties. Luckily they sell the teas in 1 oz bags so you can save some money if you purchase 3 and you can try multiple kinds without breaking the bank. I am looking forward to enjoying my Marrakesh Mint and especially the coconut oolong tea which smells heavenly. read more

Amazing selection and wonderful service, I had all my questions answered and left with so many goodies!

I thought I had walked into tea heaven! What a great blend of teas; black, white, green, herbal.... You can smell them all and get a sense of what you would like. You can also get them to go if you just want a cup. Very informative and friendly staff. I personally prefer the green or herbal teas and they had plenty to choose from. They have their own tea blends which are thoughtful and perfect. They also carry spices, rubs, dried herbs, sugars, salts, and I'm sure something I'm forgetting. If you love tea definitely stop by The Spice and Tea Exchange. read more