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'm going to try to keep this relatively short because I want to make my main points and let it be…read moredone. I had been following The Spice Suite for years. I admired the owner's story and absolutely loved the concept. It's a cooks dream to have a destination dedicated to fun and unique spices from all over the world. Unfortunately, after my visit to The Spice Suite today my feelings changed completely about this business. As we were headed over, I was telling my boyfriend to make sure I don't spend too much because I knew going into a world of spices would most likely lead to a big dent in my pocket. I was ready to spend!!! After my first 10 mins in the shop, i told myself I wasn't going to spend a single penny in here. Here's why....first, the two women working there could have just not been there. It seemed like we were imposing on them by being there and asking questions. In a place like this where product is so unique the staff should be enthusiastic, inviting and able to answer questions about the product. Nope, not these two. Secondly, when asked what some of the spices were made of (basic info like salt or no salt) they had no clue. They were guessing where things were from and eventually called someone to find out what the spices were. Third point ties into my second point...they have random bags of spices with no labels on them. I'm pretty sure that's not legal, but I won't go there. The response when asked about ingredients, was that "they're from different countries and sometimes aren't always sure of the contents. Customers should be adventurous" Are you kidding me??? That's when I lost it. Adventurous? There is this thing called food allergies that kill people. The final straw was the lack of pricing on product. I wish that was the only issue because I could deal with that. All the other issues were unacceptable and if I were the owner of this business I would not want to be associated with having this horrible level of service. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere where I'm valued. What a horrible experience. Hope this was a one off, but I won't ever return to find out. Suggestions to the owner...make an investment in labels people want to know where things are from and more importantly what's in them. This could help tremendously since the staff is incapable of proving that very important information. Lastly, find staff that actually lifts your business vs. staff that gives black businesses a bad reputation. On a brighter note, the space is beautifully decorated.

It was amazing. I am going through an obsession with witchy herbs and gemstones and my friend…read morerecommended this place. Everyone was super nice and it smells amazing in there.

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

Adorable place. A bit pricey, but you always have to account it's VA and Old Town Alexandria so…read morethey do think highly of themselves here! The manor owner is friendly and knowledgeable so we ended up purchasing a few canisters of tea, honey and some xtras.

This is a wonderful library of teas and spices! It's every spice and tea lover's dream come true…read more BUT: filling your basket might lead to a bit of sticker shock, but I truly believe it's worth it. The quality of the loose-leaf teas here is exceptional, and I find myself replenishing my stock at least twice a year. My personal favorite is the blueberry black tea.

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

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

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!

The website is somewhat convoluted when looking for tea. When you click on the shop tea blends…read morebutton on the main page it gives you a 404 not found error. There are also no tea options on the drop-down menus. I finally found their tea offerings by clicking on the search icon and typing in "tea" but at that point i had no more interest in purchasing from them.

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.

Glut is a whole vibe. Quality food options, a wonderful dried herb selection, great customer…read moreservice, honey/maple syrup/olive oil on tap. I love it.

I had an absolutely incredible experience learning Reiki with Dante Carroll (PharmDHealer). On the…read morefirst day, we went deeply into the history of Reiki and the meaning behind the attunements, which gave me such a strong foundation and appreciation for the practice. The energy in the room was powerful from the very beginning, and I could truly feel the spiritual intensity of the work we were doing. The space itself was clean, cozy, relaxing, and created the perfect environment for healing and learning. Dante was professional, organized, and extremely thorough throughout the entire experience, which immediately made me feel comfortable and confident in his instruction. On the second day, we focused extensively on hand placements, techniques, and how to work with others through energy healing, along with additional attunements and practical skills. Dante explained everything in a way that was easy to understand while still being incredibly detailed and insightful. What stood out to me the most was how caring and supportive he was as an instructor -- I felt completely safe, respected, and encouraged every step of the way. His knowledge, compassion, and dedication to his students truly make him an amazing teacher and healer. I'm beyond grateful for this experience and will absolutely continue my Reiki education with him and return for future adjustments and healing sessions.

Outstanding reiki healer. Incredibly intuitive and kind. I look forward to each session and…read moreleave so refreshed and calm.