The people that work here have been extremely rude to me every time I visit. I'm not sure if its just something about me that they don't like or if they just can't be bothered to take my money. The only reason they get that extra star is the product selection. I keep coming back because I kindle a bit of hope every time that they won't behave like disapproving statuary with looks more bitter than only the most hardened and cynical barista. Summary: Four of Cups. Try smiling -- it will make you feel better. read more

Tenzing Momo has a fantastic location deep within the Pike Place Market. I went in on a lark and was pleasantly surprised. I heard the girl behind the counter recommending an herbal remedy for asthma so I thought I'd ask about headaches. I have had terrible headaches for the past 15 years or so and can no longer take NSAIDS as a result. The woman behind the counter offered several suggestions including Wood Betony. I hadn't heard of it and she explained it's a centuries old go-to remedy for headaches and facial pain. She told me I should drink a tea of it every day to build up concentration in my body to prevent them to begin with. She only had maybe an ounce left so she just gave it to me for free, which was really nice. I bought some trusty White Flower Vietnamese analgesic (love) and Kava Kava extract as well. Now that I have returned from Seattle I enjoy a hot cup of Betony tea every night and it seems to have helped. Even if it's just psychosomatic, I don't mind. It's a great story and the more research I do there really does seem to be a lot of fascinating lore about it. My only (but still significant) complaint about my experience is that just one of the employees was helpful and everyone else seemed mildly annoyed at my presence or perhaps even at life. And when I say helpful, I mean marginally so. read more

ONLINE ORDERING REVIEW Loving you guys. So I was a little skeptical at the rather down-to-earth website, but once I realized how to work my way around, I found every herb and botanical under the sun needed to make my homemade Bitters. Such a great selection. Speedy shipping and packaging. Was very happy and will use you guys again. PS the bitters are down and waiting! read more

Great store. Fucking terrible customer service. But it's kind of like the "soup nazi". Ya deal.

If not for their blonde amber which is not really a thing but something only they have that smells FRIGGIN AWESOME I'd locate cheaper places. I like the shop atmosphere and the herbs are priced well but everything else is very very over priced and a couple of the hipsters that work here are total douches. I called the other day to ask if they had something and was blown off and talked down to because He seemed to not have time. There is a girl that works here that is pretty nice but the dudes : / Long story short I try to support local businesses so Seattle does not close everything down and We turn into boring Bellevue but some of the workers need to be a little nicer and a lot more knowledgeable. read more

Excellent ambiance and location in Pike Place Market (I didn't even know there was a quiet corner). Tenzing Momo is a convenient stop for bulk herbs and oils for do-it-yourselfers. Also carries pre-mixed herbal teas, incense, candles, books and gifts. My favorite thing? The knowledgable, patient and very helpful staff. read more

This review is mainly focusing on their essential oils, which are amazing! I have been buying EO's here for years and not only are they cheap, but they last forever. There is an oil for every need and desire. They also have a great selection of herbs, incenses and candles. On top of that, the staff is friendly and helpful. A great place to stop while check out Pike Place. read more

Tenzing Momo is an herbal apothecary residing in the Pike Place Market for nearly thirty years. They specialize in Tibetan and Buddhist statuary, herbs, bulk teas, essential oils, and specialty incense. I get my oils here. They offer items at good prices and will ussually have what you need in stock. I love shopping here. They have more info and photos at their web site: http://tenzingmomo.com/index.htm read more

Tenzing Momo - This photo is of their essential and non-essential oils and its from their website. - Health Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

OK, this is kinda hard for me to write cause I'm such in love with this place. Seriously! I can NOT go to Seattle without stopping at this place. As an herbalist myself, I pine for this place, I dream of it, I covet it, I lust after, wishing I could have a shop of my own even half as good. It's my dream to work here, if I lived close enough! Yeah, ok, a bit obsessive, I know. Dah Hubz and I tried to pass through Seattle one time without stopping here - couldn't do it. I started to even shed a little tear, thinking I might miss it that trip. If I am within even 500 feet of this place, it draws me like a moth to the flame. To me, it's the smell of comfort, a cocoon that closes out the harsh world. When I am in Pike Place and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the people, smells, jostling, whatever, I go to my Happy Place - Tenzing Momo. I always just want to plop on the floor, curl up and never leave. In all of the herb shops, metaphysical joints, temples, stores and places I've been, this one is by far THE best of all. If they don't have it on the shelf, they can get it! And their prices are great! (Hey, I sell this stuff online, dealing with it every day, retail and wholesale, I KNOW these prices are good!) The people are knowledgeable and know what they are talking about. Or, if you happen to stump them, they know how to get the answer - fast - from one of the other workers there. One word of warning - if you are sensitive to incenses, smells, etc, this might not be the best of places for you. My husband has really bad allergies so he doesn't last long in here with me. It's one of the few places in Seattle he feels "safe" leaving me to my own fascinations (tho, I know he feels for our wallet!). I know he lasts longer here than most places tho, because the materials they use are great quality and "pure". No synthetic crap here! Thank you, Tenzing Momo, for providing me my Happy Place. :) I love ya!! read more

Superior quality products at acceptable prices, staff knowledgeable about inventory and pretty helpful even when it's busy

I am from California and this is my second visit to Seattle. On my first visit I strolled around and came across Tenzing Momo and was entranced. I came away with a wonderfully personalized concocted tea made by beautiful Yvette which I found out later is a talented artist. So today (as this IS my second visit to Seattle) I plan on walking over again to Tenzing Momo and getting my Tarot read... You have to visit this store. read more

Tenzing Momo - I recommend a reading by Xtina!!! - Health Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Overhyped? Yes. But still worth the visit. Shop has a wide array of metaphysical sort of things. I went there to buy some of their oils and was not disappointed in my purchases. It seems the shop is a very touristy thing to do while in Seattle but imho it was worth it because your bound to find something you like that's slightly on the weird side. I saw the staff chatting with customers so I can't really speak as to what their customer service was like but everything was okay from my visit. read more

This is a favorite stop of mine in Pike Place Market. The vibe is friendly and serene. The staff are fun to talk to and knowledgeable about their products. It's widest selection of incense I've seen nearby. Cool flutes, too! read more

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Stopped in the other day for some essential oils. Didn't see what I was looking for but the super friendly, knowledgeable staff knew other names for what I wanted. Got exactly what I wanted. Gosh I love this shop. read more

Best place ever! I have psoriasis so I come here an buy coconut oil & other types as well. I have an open mind on different beliefs too. I'm quiet the little hippie at . From oils, to herbs, indents, charms, beads, books of all kinds of magical beliefs (which is very drawn to me in such a way!) to little nicknacks & so much of where the world kept it's true beliefs of nature. Family, friends or believers who do listen to what is spoken, I love to invite them to come. Encourage is more like it! ^_^ read more

Tenzing Momo - I love using this when I move to a new home! It cleansed (aka blessing) the energy in my place of any negative vibes. - Health Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great products, great vibes and great service! This fantastic herbal shop is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Pike Place Market, in Seattle, Washington. The back of the shop has a sweet view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. But enough about the atmosphere! Products galore keep the shopper coming back! Incense, herbs, essential oils including rare essential oils and other necessities are offered here. If you can't make it to Seattle, try shopping online at http://www.tenzingmomo.com/. The site is user friendly and offers many of the same products found in the store. If you get a chance to stop by the store you will definitely be a lifetime customer! read more

Here's how I was introduced to Tenzing Momo. I make no secret of my undying love for the scent of evergreen trees. I was never one to wear traditional perfumes, but one day a coworker of mine gave me a lovely gift: a bottle of Pine fragrance oil from Tenzing Momo. I could smell like a Christmas tree every day!!!! I loved this so much that I sought out the store and promptly bought a bottle of Lilac oil, which smelled like the real deal (unlike any other perfume I had found so far.) I have since graduated to more complicated perfume oils with many notes, but I blame Tenzing Momo for getting me started. Tenzing Momo is situated in a tucked away, secret corner of the Pike Place Market. Which is part of why I like it. They have a big display of fragrance and essential oils (Sniffing = Yes, Testing = No) which is great education for learning to recognize scent notes in perfumes. Some are also blends, like "Satyr" and astrological oils. They have jars of dried herbs as well as tinctures. There's tons of incense, a book section, and a huge selection of Tarot decks. They also have crystals, and other New-Agey items. There's kind of a range from Buddhism-Hinduism-Wicca here. They have some interesting Tibetan Buddhist items on display, including phurbas and prayer wheels. I'm not sure if they're actually for sale, but they're beautiful to look at. The staff can be a bit pushy, though. I was here a few days ago and my partner asked a man working there about a particular type of incense burner we weren't familiar with how to use. It turns out that it isn't really what we need right now, but the guy was miffed that we didn't buy one. read more

I was so happy to find this store for all my witchy needs! They have a great selection of oils they make themselves, supplies to make your own oils, tons of incense, and other trinkets and tools that I cant resist. The staff here are great..knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. I def recommend this place. read more

Tenzing momo is the place to come if you are looking for organic herbs for medicinal teas and other random natural goodies. I bought organic lavender here when I made my lavender sugar cookies! Yummy. I also came here when I needed supplies for my unicorn party (ear candles make great unicorn horns). They have plenty of herbal extracts and bulk herbs, which is great because you can buy the exact amount you need. Rasberry leaf makes a great herbal tea! They have the best tasting organic chamomile tea and chrysanthemum tea as well. It feels good to support this small business instead of some chain supplement store. This place has character. read more

There's so much product in this herbal apothecary that it's almost overwhelming and distracting -- I go in for one thing and almost always come out with more than one thing. The broadness of the staff's knowledge base is wowing. I think Tenzing Momo is one of the Market's most interesting treasures. read more

Just follow your nose to the incense. This store will lure you in with it's scents and you can fill your tea cupboard with their awesome custom-blended teas. They have everything from PMS and Stress Relief teas to tonics and Sleep-inducing teas. Other fares include candles, tarot cards, tingshas, new age books and cards, crystals and essential oils. That's just a taste of the list, take a peak. You'll be glad you did. Prices are just fine, as is the quality. Get to know the staff, they are really cool and know their stuff. read more

an incense lover's paradise! I dragged my husband in here during our last visit to seattle and he had a hard time getting me out. I wanted to smell EVERYTHING. which is a bit of a problem as after I had smelled about 20 different types of incense he pointed to a posted sign politely asking folks not to open the packs of incense (to keep them fresh). oops. :/ anyway, I highly recommend tenzing momo for hippies, for secret hippies, or simply for folks like me who appreciate well made incense that will fill your apartment would good vibes and the most coziest scent. the staff were super friendly and helpful and the shop itself smells incredible. it's definitely going on our seattle favorites list. read more

Rave review: I went there today, and left impressed as hell. The customer service i got for the older gentleman with white hair, was just above and beyond, and he had no problem offering great advice and answering questions. Just really a nice person to be around. I bought some astragalus for a cold, and some thriphala. There is a plethora of bulk herbs and powders and whatever it is you're into. It was a great store, and will definitely make a trip out of my way to support these guys. read more

Lovely Store With Fantastic Knowledgeable Staff. Chinook Book Coupon A Plus. read more

I stumbled upon this shop while browsing at Pike Place Market and I am so glad I did! It's an eclectic apothecary with all sorts of incense, oils, crystals, candles, and anything else you might need to infuse your home and body with good energy. One of the staff made me a custom calming oil blend which was an experience in itself. I felt like I was purchasing a magic potion and even went back a second time later in the week for more. If you want a souvenir that's a little bit different, maybe a little witchy, and definitely memorable, this is a cool place to shop. My only reason for the one-star deduction is that the staff could be more welcoming overall. Once I tracked someone down to ask questions I had a good experience but I was not greeted by anyone or approached by anyone even when I was clearly looking for a particular item. read more

Stumbled into this gem unintentionally & loved it! Herbs are amazingly cheaper than most package deals I was looking at online. Employees are personable & knowledgeable of what they're selling. Really friendly vibes here & tons to look at! I've told so many people about this shop since I went & can't wait to go again! read more

So one day, I was feeling especially crabby so I took a break from work in customer service to visit Tenzing Momo. Until that day, I'd make little purchases such as incense or sage, browsing the store without particular focus. On this day, however, I walked right up to the man behind the counter and said, "do you have anything that will make me less of a bitch?" Without hesitation, he walked straight to the little, brown bottle containing a magic tincture guaranteed to sweeten me up. With earnest, he explained his female co-workers use this all the time and he could swear by it. He'd seen it in action. He was right. read more

I have many fond memories of this place, spanning a long period of time, including back when Gwendolyn still owned it. But it's still equally terrific and amazing as it was back then. I highly recommend the sauna packs. The place is like something otherworldly, but with a healing and calming vibe to it. You will love the people who work here, too. I recommend one of everything! read more

While I love going here to look around, the experience is never a pleasant one. I've been maybe 10 times, and each time I feel like I'm an inconvenience to the staff and that I have no place being in there. As someone who's worked in retail for 9 years, I get it. You get sick of people and you don't want to talk to them or help them, but that's too bad. It's your job to do that! They have a great selection of good quality supplies, but there are many other, much more friendly, options in Seattle. I'll stick to those from now on. read more

Best selection. A magical place with beautiful sweet people who probably have to tolerate a tremendous amount of rudeness from the mass of people who flock to the market. No one has this selection and quality - no where in the world. Best place ever. read more

I came in to show my father the great little place that helps me make my own tea blends. Unfortunately the girl that "helped" us was clearly way to important and busy to actually help us. She refused to make us a blend stating that the store is "medicinal" (???!!) and ended up selling us a pre-made tea, never giving us eye contact and continuing her side work the entire time. Every question was received as if we were total idiots and it pained her to have to answer. I love the store and the prices are great but I would rather pay a little extra to not deal with someone who acts disdainful about my very presence. read more

I know this place is a faceless corporation and a huge mega store so finding anyone to help you is like trying to find an open dentist on Labor Day. If you are lucky enough to locate what seems like two employees in this expanse of faceless capitalism , there is no way on Gods green earth they can even be bothered to walk 50 isles to show you to the product your looking for. I get it. These poor people are underpaid, over worked, and can barely afford the essential oils and Dr. Broner's peppermint soap necessary to keep them in good standings with the Hippie Wicca association of America. I don't blame them for being bothered by my demanding questions about the correct blends of Rose hip, lavender, arnica, and almond oil to cure a rather private rash. Or babbling ons about combining Palo Santo and Dragon blood in my new age incense recipe. I'm sure they are dealing with micromanaging, overburdening, and inadequate middle managers who could care less if they need to leave a few minutes early to take their very sick children children to the doctor for a potential life saving cure. I wish them well and hope they too can find the strength to break out of this vicious cycle, find work that is meaningful, and will bring them much joy in their lives. I want to run into them again someday as a customer while they are working in a small independent shop tucked away in the corner of a storied city public market, where they have the time and space to not only want to answer my questions, but actually help find the goods and services I seek. Goods and services that allow me to find my own peace and harmony on my journey through this little bubble of weirdness know as plant earth. Until then I guess I'll need to buy all the supplies necessary to keep my hippie cred current through Amazon, a true storied Seattle institution. read more

I'm really sad to give this place a low rating because I love going here and the atmosphere is great, but like others have said the staff are terribly rude. When my friend and I entered the store they were standing in the middle talking and one girl made a comment about customers always interrupting or something. So immediately I felt uncomfortable and didn't do much browsing. When I went to check out they were still talking and ignored me until I basically had to move past one of them and set my things on the counter. The girl who had made the rude comment then proceeded to tell me about how they were talking about their genitals? It felt like an attempt to shock and upset me. Idk that's very weird. Overall I felt unwelcome, like a burden, and like I was being sneered at. Idk I probably won't make the trek downtown for this shop anymore. Ive been a regular for more than a year, but I'd rather take my business elsewhere after this incident. It's not worth it. read more

I love all of the off the wall stuff you can find here. Tenzing momo takes care of all of my incense, prayer beads, jewelery, book, and tea needs. The teas, oh, so many to chose from, I chose the diabetic tea. I don't know exactly what it is supposed to help with in regards to diabetes but I tried it anyway. read more

Beautiful Shop with a great assortment of modern and vintage including an assortment of ritual Items from cultures from around the globe. Sage is an amazingly knowledgeable associate who's knowledge and obvious love of the product will definitely bring me back. read more

As an herbalist I feel the quality of product here is just moderately good. There are other places to find what you need at better prices and better quality. What draws me to Tenzing Momo is all the gifty type things one can buy for that person that has everything, or thinks they have everything. read more

I normally love the store! I have been shopping here for years. However, today, the staff was not quite as educated as others in the past. I feel very discouraged... And I'm hoping this is not new management. If it is... I may have to look for a different store. Never have I felt like like such a bother in the past. If the manager, or owner, are reading this, I hope that you make some changes very soon. read more

I stopped in to browse their tarot deck selection. I have to concur with the other reviews who were given bad customer service. I spent about 15 minutes in the store, walked by several employees, and yet was not acknowledged by any of them even once. No one greeted me as I entered, nobody offered to assist me with the tarot decks (which are messily layered in a glass case that bowls are displayed on top of, making it difficult to see the selection and prices, and obviously I can't look at the decks themselves or even make a selection without the assistance of an employee), and nobody said a parting word to me as I left. Overall, the lack of customer experience made me feel pretty unwelcome as a potential customer in the store. I don't understand how a business located in Pike Place can survive without a higher standard of customer service. I have a much less glamorous retail job and we set a better bar than this. They have lots of incense and herbs and oils, but other than that their selection is pretty slim pickings. I would say their tarot collection seems fair in size, but mostly because they have duplicates of most decks (and the vast majority of which I found ugly and/or tacky). Couldn't comment on the prices of them because I only saw like two price stickers in the whole thing. Their incense seems slightly cheaper than what I paid at Vajra from what I remember, however, they do not allow you to open the packages and they have no samples. That, coupled with the sheer amount of incense they've packed into a smallish corner, make it nearly impossible to discern what any of the individual scents actually smell like, so I would only buy your incense here if you have smelled it before. They don't have much in the way of incense holders, which was a bummer for me as I'm in the market for a new one. Their miscellania (jewelry, crystals, figurines, etc) for the most part seemed tacky to me, and I will emphasize the selection of this stuff is SUPER small. I might return here to stock up on incense, but only after I smell it somewhere else first. I wouldn't personally buy anything else here (but I'm not interested in their trademark herbs and oils, so if that's what you're after, feel free to disregard my review). read more

Really excited to find this little apothecary. I've been on a hunt for long lasting, true patchouli oil and I found it! I put some one at noon and I am still getting whiffs of sweet patchouli 9 hours later. Very cozy shop, filled to the brim with goodies. I could do major financial damage here. Teas, books, tarot, bath soaks, essential oils, Nepalese lanterns, incense, jewelry, soaps...they have everything. I found the staff initially stand offish but after a while in the store they warmed up. I'm really excited to try out their different bath soaks when I get home. I only wish I had more time to really explore. read more

I'd have to say that this is quite possibly the best shop that the Pike Place Market has to offer. There's so much to see inside this place it's ridiculous, and quite intimidating for the first time visitor. It's hard to believe that they were able to cram all that stuff into such a little store! They have shelves upon shelves of vitamins, incense, oils, candles, herbs, smudge sticks, incense burners, soaps, shampoos, mortar and pestles, prayer scrolls, tarot and oracle cards, salts, prayer beads, jewelry, bottles that have dropper and spritzer tops, vials with screw caps, and books covering a wide array of topics such as: reiki/energy healing, herbalism, witchcraft, voodoo, spellwork with oils and incense, astrology, religion, high magick, etc. They also have resident readers who rotate around on a schedule (different readers come in on different days), who are also very friendly and inviting and are always available to offer you some insight into your problems. The staff is friendly, the merchandise is amazing, and the pricing is fair. All in all, my shopping experience here was perfect, and you can bet I will be coming here every time I visit Seattle. While I listed the price range as "Moderate," I think that the stuff here is very fairly priced. Just because something costs a lot it doesn't make it expensive, in my opinion. You get great quality for what you pay for at this store, and that's a claim that I can make being a low-paid sailor in the United States Navy. read more