What an amazing find! Love the herbs and incense and the prices are great! There is soooo much…read morepacked into this little store! There is nothing else like it in Gainesville! Go!!!

I enjoy visiting esoteric type shops because of the light, love, & uplifting spirits. Otter & Trout…read moreunfortunately is the exception to that rule. When I entered I was overcome by a horribly strong odor of what seems to be a combination of bad incense & herb burning for many years. The store suffered from the 4Ds.....dark, dingy, dusty & dirty. In fact any merchandise that isn't sealed should be considered used as it is all tainted with a layer of residue from the burning of items. In so far as pressured sales, yes they do suffer from that also even to the extent of as you're heading toward the door. The couple of items I had a somewhat interest in the shopkeeper could not demonstrate or explain them correctly. Personally I couldn't get out of there quick enough to get fresh air in my body. To add to the dismal experience I had to maneuver myself around beer cans in the parking lot.

Came with a friend. Guy took his tea order,…read moreMade his tea. Finished his. Then he TOTALLY IGNORED ME I was standing right next to my friend when his order was taken. I stood at the counter ready to order and he just started cleaning, then headed towards the back room. He didn't even acknowledge me. If it wasn't for the nice lady associate acknowledging me, I would probably would of been skipped in line. She made my drink. He never came back out. He needs glasses or to take some training courses in customer service or have a hint of awareness of his surroundings.

Amazing little shop here in Fernandina Beach! It's super clean, extremely well kept, amazing…read morecombination of smells, awesome decoration and ambiance, and very welcoming. Staff greets you right away, ask any questions, the staff is very kind and will answer all of your questions. They have some many different spices, teas, honey, candles, and different types of Olive Oil. Definitely a must go if you are visiting from out of town and window shopping like we were lol.

Stopped in for a glass of fresh brewed tea since they will brew any flavor you find in the store…read more They had a few customers in store but staff didn't seem to engaged or thrilled to serve. Waited at the back counter while one staff member was filling some spice jars and never acknowledged by her. It wasn't until another staff member came over that she asked if she could help us. We got the Strawberry Trifecta iced brewed. She never asked if we wanted any sweeteners so we just got it how it came. It had a nice light refreshing taste but did need some sweetener to help bring out the flavor. I think I'll get a bag of it next time I'm in store.

Walked in and was greeted by a lovely woman! She gave us some information about the shop and what…read moreshe suggested and how to smell and tell what we may or may not like. She also said that the teas smelled like they taste. She was 100% correct! Explained how they mix and create them in store. They have bbq seasonings, special mixed salts, flavored sugars, all kinds of loose tea options. There are accessories for cooking, stealing tea, and other kitchen gadgets that would be useful for their product. Loved loved loved this shop! We went in after dinner for our anniversary.

The best part of visiting the Spice & Tea Exchange was definitely the staff. They were super…read moreknowledgeable and passionate, taking the time to explain different spices and teas in a way that made it easy to find something you'd like. I usually come in just for Tea, but I came in this time for some paprika for a recipe I was making. They had a pretty good variety! I ended up tasting and buying a sweet paprika I liked. It definitely up'd my dish quality!

What a very cute little shop. There were multiple very interesting sugars and seasonings in this…read moreshop. It was awesome to see savory salt free seasonings. Lady working in the shop was very attentive to all her guests. I only wish they offered a way to sample some of the products.

Store owner is Very knowledgeable. She is always personable and eager to help. Explanations and…read morehandouts are so helpful. Well stocked inventory. Store is clean and smells wonderful, has a nice calming effect. Plus the prices are reasonable!

I always drive past this store. Today I decided to pop in to see what it is all about. I wish I had…read morecaught the cashier's name because she was lovely, A branch of leaves and roots is sorta like an apothecary. They have everything from essential oils, candles, teas and natural remedies. My friend wanted to buy some essential oils for her body butter company and we were helped by the lovely lady who works there. I wasn't looking for anything in particular but now I know that if I am in need of essentials oils or teas, there's a place down the street from me.

The shop is small and quaint. I was greeted immediately when I came in. Super helpful, and very…read moreknowledgeable. I'm definitely coming back.

First time here and when entering it's the smell that hits ya. Could spend so much time in there…read moresmelling everything. Service was pleasant and nice! It is a small space so if you're with someone and another 3 couples come in it can feels congested and some what restrict your movement but that's about it. Overall fantastic spot for those seasonings your looking for and they also have some great smelling candies.

One of my favorite holistic shops in central Florida. They…read morehave good selection of herbal teas and supplements. The staff are very kind and helpful with recommendations on supplements and herbs for your symptoms. They have blends for specific issues too, high blood pressure, diabetes management and cold/flu help. I highly recommend shopping holistic instead of going to a pharmacy and getting extra medication . Most symptoms and minor ailments can be treated holistically .

This is my favorite shop for herbalism supplies. I love making homemade remedies and preventative…read moresyrups, and I always find exactly what I need here! They have an incredible selection! Whenever I have a question, I'm always greeted with help and kindness. I visit often to restock my supplies and sometimes pick up candles or crystals too.

Loved the experience Love, the fact you can try your tea…read morebefore you purchase it or you can just try any tea your interested in at the tea bar. Great service Great ambiance Ended up getting my glass and detox packed Loved the hibiscus Will be back

I had the best experience here a couple weeks back. The girls were the sweetest and most helpful…read more They let us try different teas and gave us a lot of knowledge on how to make them. I got a blue raspberry tea (w/ice) and it was sweet but actually very good. I bought a couple of different teas as well as a glass tea presser. And it works wonderful. They have so many things to shop for inside.

Great honey shop with local products!!its like country style old general store…read more The owner Ryan is knowledgeable and super friendly. So many kinds of jams, pickles, dressings, sauces, syrups and spices. It's the best local honey spot! They sell tallow too. I get local honey for my allergy. If you are looking for local honey, go visit this place! You will love it

John spotted this shop as we were on our way to the hobby shop for him, so this was a pit stop more…read morefor me! Artisan foods, popcorn, jams, jellies, honey, chocolates, assorted nuts and so much more! This little shop is crammed full of goodies! I picked out some loose leaf tea from a business based in Orlando. I spotted Makenu Chocolates- which is on my side of town & I was pretty sure the popcorn was local too! Fun shop for unique treats & gifts! The owner was very friendly too!

Incense, tarot cards, crystals - anything spiritual you can think of can be found in this little…read moreshop. The owner was so incredibly sweet. They were about to close and allowed us a few minutes to look and shop. Excellent choice for all your spiritual and witchy needs.

Blu Crystal is AMAZING!…read more Not only was I immediately welcomed and introduced to one of the workers there, Lovely Linda (as I will now refer to her), but she and I had a wonderful conversation about Gainesville's crystal shops and local businesses and our own personal practices. She answered all of my questions without being condescending like other places can be, and treated me with respect, which is something I commonly don't receive right away at other establishments (age, appearance, piercings, etc.). They had a fantastic supply of herbs, crystals, incense, talismans, oils, and even clothes, tarot decks, jewelry, etc. The herbs in particular were of an impressive variety compared to other stores around town, are sold are in multiple sizes to suit however much you may need. I was accidentally charged twice for an obsidian bracelet and rang the store back to figure out a refund, and Lovely Linda immediately met my needs over the phone so that I didn't have to go back in. She was very patient and understanding throughout the short process. The crystals specifically tend to run a little expensive, but I think that it's more than worth the price to keep this business going so that other people may find what they are looking for as well. I will be a very frequent customer from now on! (And for those interested, the store also has a Tarot reader on hand-- I think-- every day, if not, very often.)