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.

I've been wanting to check this place out and it was a nice time. There were many spices to choose…read morefrom and some merch as well. The store was clean and organized. The person helping us was a little rude, but I think it was just because it was close to closing time. I got some lemon pepper hot sauce. Hopefully it's delish!

What an amazing place. I am so happy I found this. It is quaint and comfortable and has everything…read moreyou need to heal and soothe and elevate your spirit. They have teas, individual herbs, herbal mixes, classes, coaches and the most amazing and adorable open garden.

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

This is my favorite tea shop I always try to stop at whenever I visit the area!…read more They have so many varieties of tea, spices, and even sugar and salt blends! I was able to find some roasted dandelion root that I've been searching for a while ($8 for 1oz). They have a 3 rotating tea samples and you can get any of the samples to-go for $5.50! Their prices are what to be expected from a specialized business, and the quality matches the price. The workers are super welcoming and happy to help and recommend!

This is my second visit and somehow I found even more things to like. I appreciate being able to…read moresmell the teas and spices prior to buying. They offer a variety of blends and you're sure to find something you'd like! The staff are very helpful; have questions... just ask.

Great experience at Big Bazaar! Had my list of ingredients I needed for a specific Indian dish. I…read morewent in and was able to easily locate each item. The staff were friendly and helped me find a few of my ingredients. They have a huge variety of ingredients for Indian cooking. I was so excited after leaving that I started planning my return to try more items. Great international market!

This is my go-to Indian grocery store. The selection is extensive and the prices are reasonable. I…read morehave been going here for years and haven't been disappointed. That's a compliment to this store because many Indian establishments -- sad to say -- often slide in quality precipitously after a few years of excellence.

I simply love this medicine cabinet. Yes medicine cabinet, not a store. From AYO, the educated…read moreherbalist, to Greg the assistant, this store holds no boundaries. The knowledge of herbs for whatever illness or disease you have there is something here for everyone. I came prepared with knowing what I needed for my ailments but if you don't and you simply know what's wrong Ayo can assist you on your journey to healing. I purchased St. John's Wort, Beet Powder (high blood pressure), Black Cohosh, Sage, Lavendar oil (the good stuff) and so much more... I first came upon Blue Nile years ago and the owner saved my life. Here some 20 years later I brought my daughter today. Introducing her to holistic healing is a joy. If you are searching for truth in medicine for yourself or loved ones... Blue Nile is a gem. Stop and go now

the first location in dc since my childhood that sold all types of natural health remedies…read more Seamoss the items us health conscious folks needs and wants

Always prefer your spices from here. They're fresher and more tasty than what you get at the…read moregrocery. You can order on line and pick them up already to go. Taking advantage of the special offers.

Penzeys is the BEST. The spices and seasonings are top quality, and the special deals they feature…read moreregularly in their free newsletter make them super affordable. The staff at the Falls Church store is friendly and helpful. And I love their politics and merch!

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.

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!

This is a unique store where lovely fragrances abound…read more The staff are pleasant and unpretentious. All the looseleaf teas are made in-house by master tea-blenders who are constantly creating. The story of how I came to know about Shafa is pretty funny. A relative was sick and drinking some of the Shafa Blends' teas as a way to recover from a serious illness. I secretly doubted this would be of much benefit. However, to commiserate with him, I had a cup of their turmeric/ginger tea. And, don't you know, I felt better--and wasn't even the ailing person! So, now, I'm a believer. I like their Superior Earl Grey tea; the bergamot component is marvelous. There are other Earl Grey combinations, too. The rooibos is nice. And I can vouch for the fact that their teas keep their intensity long after purchase.

I would not be back here at the shop. I don't think the food is a good quality and the service was…read moreOK and the store had a pretty weird odor

I like that Glut is a neighborhood market and has lots of herbs and fresh food options. What isn't…read moreso appealing is the one person, one line checkout process. I get that it's small but that's what I noticed to take a little long especially during times with more customers.

Gateway Farmers Market is a super cute local market held at the Bunker Hill Fire Department -…read more They have a great variety of vendors, ranging from prepared foods, farmers & growers, and featured businesses, such as nurseries featuring native plants! We were able to check out: +Georges Mill - an 8th generation family farm that produces farmstead cheeses, caramel, gelato, soaps, etc.! +Snow Crane Ice Cream - delicious Japanese artisan ice cream +Tae-Gu Kimchi - all about this kimchi! +Fireside Farms - sustainable produce +and, Manifest Bakery Everything was neatly set up, and there's some parking in the adjacent lot; otherwise, there are street parking available. +great variety of vendors! +parking in adjacent lot or on street

Been a customer for 2 years. It's well run and has friendly vibes. This market's strength is the…read moreeclectic mix of vendors who are a part of it. There's a large parking lot provided for cars--about 2 blocks away, at 36th and Shepherd Streets. It's a short walk up a gradual hill, through a Mt. Rainier neighborhood, but sure beats parking on the street. Just look for the signs. This market can get busy however everyone is super polite. There's lots of picnic tables available. Sometimes there's live music, but there's always music. In fact, when the music is playing, the vendors can sell, but when the music stops, then the market is over. It's open for 4 hours only, Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, and those hours do fly by. I almost hesitate to write about it (want to keep it to myself in a way) but do desire that it succeeds!