I highly recommend The Spice and Tea Exchange in Chattanooga for those connoisseurs of fine teas, creative tea blends, and unique, gourmet spices. For those seeking tools for tea preparation and serving, you'll find a noteworthy assortment of tools here, too. You can tell how much passion and dedication has been put into the products sold here. The staff have also been very helpful and knowledgeable in any product I've had a question about. I enjoy visiting mainly for their teas, but I have also been impressed by their large selection of delicious spices and infused sugars. They also offer a Tea Bar. You can order and enjoy a fresh brewed tea while you shop or just take it to go. A year prior,  I became addicted to a seasonally offered tea blend; their banana nut muffin herbal tea. It's so good! On a recent visit, I learned that they actually carry the tea blend for their Tea Bar. I am so happy that I was able to enjoy a cuppa of my favorite tea without having to wait for Fall to roll around. This place has become one of my favorite establishments in the area. Go check them out! read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Sinfully Cherry and a Banana Nut Muffin tea from their Tea Bar ($5.50 each). - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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LOVE this place! I am a huge tea girly and the spice and tea exchange has everything you could need! Stopped by while I'm town visiting friends because sadly there isn't a location in Atlanta. The employee that helped us was incredibly kind and made great recommendations based on what we were looking for. I got the Beauty Rest sleepy time tea per her recommendations and I am obsessed! They also carry my all time favorite matcha powder, the Sweet Matcha. Everything I have tried so far has been delicious and I can't wait to come back in town and stock up. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

For anyone looking to add a special touch to their at-home dinning experience, you really need to take a look at the herbs, spices, and blends at The Spice and Tea Exchange. They have an assortment of each for everything you can think of. They also carry an assortment of loose leaf teas. Be sure to check out their naturally flavored and smoked selection of sugars and salts too, to put the finishing touch on you meal or a little bit of sweet for you tea. You can also find a great selection of serving and storage options for your teas and spices. The Staff is one of the most friendly and polite I have come across and they always go above an beyond to help their customers. Also, when you shop here, you are supporting local product and business. read more

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This store has it ALL! Besides the amazing service and welcoming atmosphere, this store has everything you're looking for. Spices, herbs, tea, salt, sugars, and custom blends! Heck, they even sell candle! If you're looking for authentic tea & spices, I 100% recommend this store! 10/10 read more

This is such a wonderful treasure tucked away in Chattanooga. If you're not careful, you could pass up the best place to get fresh teas, spices, sugars, and more! The friendly staff will greet you at doors open, inform you of any specials and make sure you're comfortable in the store. You get to smell EVERYTHING before you buy. Be sure to check out the full tea bar. They have all the tea types explained so you can get the perfect blend for what your body needs for the day! Great place to go for gifts or for yourself. I was able to buy five 1/1.5oz packets of teas, spices, and sugars and get one free! It's one of my new favorite spots! You've got to try it out! read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I was headed to Duck Donuts next door and to my surprise I saw this store. I love tea, and find it hard to find good loose leaf tea. I treat tea like wine. I like to smell it and taste it. This store would have been perfect for that. When I walked in there were 2 customers in the store. The staff person working did not acknowledge me when I walked into the small store. I decided to let that go. I looked at a few spices and could here the staff engaging with the other customers. Letting them know they should open up items and smell them etc. the other customers departed the store. I proceeded to the back of the store where it appears you can purchase prepared tea drinks. I looked at the menu s well as the tea options. I stood in the tea section. The staff member walked past me and went to the back to retrieve items to refill items up front. As he passed me, he did not say anything. He came back to the front and proceeded to stock the containers. You likely know what happened next. I proceeded to walk towards the door. I refuse to patronize a business that makes it blatantly clear that they are not interested in my dollar. As I was walking towards the door the staff finally said " oh, Is there something I can help you with." I had to laugh! I explained to him how he basically ignored me from the time I stepped foot in the door. As such, I was not interested in spending my money there. His response " oh I will make it right the next time. " I responded by saying "there will not be a next time." I mean that. I will NEVER step foot in this business again and will not recommend it to anyone I know. read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange is an absolute Chattanooga gem. Diane and Mike were so friendly & almost overwhelmingly knowledgeable about their products. Never hesitate to ask them a question if you're curious about a tea, spice or salt - let them know what flavors you enjoy, and they'll direct you to something similar. I highly recommend the rose and cardamom sugars - whether in tea or as a topping, they're delicious & you're unlikely to find anything similar in the Hamilton Place area. read more

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This has become a place that we visit anytime we come to chattanooga! So many wonderful selections of spices and spice mixes, salts, sugars, teas and you can even grab a fresh made tea of your choice to go!! The owner is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Worth a stop if you are in the area! read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - A few different teas and spices! - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Fantastic little shop where customers are encouraged to open up the jars and smell! Once inside this cozy space, you are met with a wonderful selection of spice blends, teas, salts, peppers, sugars and herbs/spices. So many things to explore! The owners, Diane and Mike, are very knowledgeable and willing to share their experience. Definitely warrants a visit if you're looking for something extraordinary. read more

I received my shipment very quickly, within 2 days of ordering. I ordered directly through the shop and not through the website to ensure the store gets all of the profits. The grapefruit basil tea is deliciously refreshing! The creme brûlée's aroma and flavor is like you are tasting dessert! I can't wait to order more! read more

This place is pretty cool! You can buy fresh spices for less than grocery store prices. You can also purchase what you need rather than a container full of something you'll only use once. They also have a nice variety of teas for sale. There were some unique combo offerings available. The staff here was very friendly. They were knowledgable and personable as well. It's a cute, clean location. Worth your time to stop by and check it out. read more

After receiving a tea-infusing kettle for Christmas, I wanted to check out their loose leaf tea selection. My husband and I were promptly greeted by Diane, who gave us a tour of the store. Diane was so knowledgable and helpful as we made our selections. I was so impressed with the handcrafted loose leaf teas and my husband enjoyed the selection of spices. We highly recommend this place and we will definitely be making a return visit! read more

Great little store to stop in for a mini-oasis away from the hustle of Gunbarrel and Hamilton Place. The fantastic staff is the reason I am giving this store a 4 instead of a 3. The staff was so friendly, and I imagine they are very helpful to someone who didn't know what they were looking for. I never felt pressured to buy but felt I was part of the cool kids club. Bonus, I had my senpai ready to jump in to my aid at a moment's notice. The spices are nice but not worth the price tag. The spice blends may be nice to add a fancy touch to an expensive gift basket. I mix my own blends so I have no need for them personally. I kept looking for a spice I didn't already have or couldn't easily find elsewhere cheaper. Alas, I settled on Sichuan pepper only to come home and notice I already had a bag several times larger. Whoops. The teas drew my interest more than anything. I will definitely need to come back when I have a reason to spoil myself. read more

Like most things on Gunbarrel Rd. you have to look to keep an open eye out for where you need to go. This is one of those places. Being a little new, there was no marker on the little plaza sign closer to the road. I drove through the complex this place is located in and ended up behind the entire building. I called, but being new to the area herself, the manager could not really facilitate with providing me with the best directions. Eventually my friend and I found the place. We were instantly treated when we came in; my friend was a little skeptical of coming because he had never been to a tea and spice place. Needless to say that by the time we left he was singing another tune. There were three people working there and they were very friendly. I felt like I had my own personal dictionary; they provided insight into the flavors and where they came from and even what they were best used on. I have gone to other tea and spice places and all to often have encountered people who were just running a shop; they didn't know about their product. The prices were much lower than I had expected! I got some sea salt spice that will knock your socks off for my dad, some creamy chicken seasoning, (I put it on my tuna), and some ginger bits which I love to suck on and taste absolutely amazing! If you live in the area, or just visiting, it is definitely worth a stop. Don't knock it until you try it! read more

The Spice & Tea Exchange - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Oh my do I love this shop! The owners are spectacular and helpful! This store has teas and spices ready to use. The owners give their tips on what teas are like and what and how to make the teas! They also sell different products to steap the teas and to heat water as well! They have a tea bar so you can have iced tea or hot tea as well. Seriously why buy store bought spices again? We've bought a sea salt sampler that contained 6 different sea salts and it has lasted well over 6 months now! Go in and check this place out, some of the nicest people in town! read more

This store is great. Theyy have a wonderful selection of spices, teas, salts, and peppers. If you're looking for a place in which you can round out some rubs for your bbq, or even if you want some off-the-shelf spice blends, this is the place. If you like hot stuff, check out the scorpion salt made from scorpion peppers; it adds a pleasant heat to any spice blend. And the various paprikas are absolutely sublime. And all this before I even get to the teas. If you have a mind to, try their lapsang souchong. Its my favorite tea. I'm short, stop in. You won't regret it. read more

I was just there tonight with my boyfriend! I'm unsure of names but the girl from Vermont was great. It was a super personalized and informative exchange. Was a great time. Thank you guys so much! Soo sooo recommend for the tea/spice lover and anyone new to this is more than welcome to learn here!!! read more

I first found this company in Asheville and fell in love with the Earl Gray and Magic Dragon blends. I go to Asheville fairly regularly and so didn't look to see if there were any locations in TN where I live. Low and behold, I noticed this shop when in the area and ran in while in town on business because I forgot my diffuser at home. The owner was working that evening he was so helpful and pleasant to chat with. He recommended some teas I may not otherwise have tried. And he recommended I go online to check out some recipes to use the Earl Grey Creme blend I bought in a whipped cream - yum!!! read more

This is Ava and I love this store because I met a very nice girl named Mary Tobin.I am 7 years old.I love this shop.Mary is very helpful.

My fiancé and I went in today to find a tea to blend with the Alaskan tundra tea we picked for our wedding. It has an unusually piney taste, so we knew it wouldn't be easy to find something to pair it with. Diane was super helpful and extremely kind! She took the time to not only help us select a tea, but to mix it with ours and brew a trial cup to make sure it would taste good. I highly recommend this store to tea-lovers and I will DEFINITELY be going back! read more

I came here to grab some holiday gifts for work. I'm visiting Chattanooga for the holidays and I appreciate how the team here helped to put the items I liked together in gift packages for my coworkers. I'm sure my team will enjoy the salted caramel sugar, mango habanero sugar, and the rosemary basil salt as much as I do. read more

This place is great! They have a large variety of spices and loose teas. Alex was really helpful. You're able to open the jars to smell the spices and teas. You have the option of purchasing a small amount if you've never tried it before, or larger if you love it. They had a free sample of tea that was delicious, and other cute knickknacks throughout the store. I bought a few teas but I'll definitely be returning for the spices, they smelled SO good! read more

My husband and I visited a few days ago. Even with the hustle and bustle of the holidays in the Hamilton Place area, the owners found time to kindly help us learn about the store, explore many of the products, and ultimately walk away with several different (delicious!) new teas. We'll definitely be back to try some of the salts and spices later. read more

Great little treasure tucked away! The owner was so nice and helpful. Great tea and spices for great prices!

I love the Tea & Spice Exchange of Chattanooga! Diane was closing up for the day and stayed open late to assist me with my journey to health. I am so happy this store is in Chattanooga and want everyone to know about it. Love the ambiance, smells and the wonderful customer service. I will definitely be a regular!! read more

Love, love love this place! We had been to the Spice & Tea Exchange in Annapolis, MD and were excited to check out Chattanooga's manifestation of this cool shop. We were not disappointed. The Spice & Tea Exchange is the best of both worlds -- a franchise that insures the quality products from all over the world presented by a super cool family who run the shop like a local, family business. Every time we go to Bonefish Grill we now stop by. Or when we run out of Emperor's tea. We'll be back soon! read more

What a fantastic place to shop!! Great loose leaf tea, flavored sugars, peppers and more!! They blend their on spices too!! The staff address knowledgeable and super friendly! They even have regular fresh spices too! You've got to try the Blueberry Black Tea! It's awesome! And their Onion Obsession is to die for... read more

I ordered the "7 Spices of Life" for the unity portion of my wedding ceremony. Because it was out of state, everything was wrapped up and secured for the trip. It wasn't till my wedding day, during the ceremony that we noticed one of the spices was missing. When I got back to Chattanooga, I went to the store and explained the situation. I was given a packet of the missing spice, which-id have to remove one of the spices to secure it in the jar. I would have appreciated an apology and acknowledgement for the mistake which I didn't get. I'm not bitter, the owners are very warm and kind, if just triple check everything next time I shop there. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Spice & Tea Exchange! Owners Diane and Mike Tobin are always great to deal with and it smells AMAZING when you walk in. Very pleasant respite from what can a VERY BUSY Gunbarrel Rd. read more

I found this store by accident when I stopped to have lunch next door. I have since brought visitors from out of town twice and they were just as thrilled as I was to find it. The owners and staff are just fantastic, and the blends of spices, smoked salts, and teas is beyond compare. I will be a loyal customer for years to come. (Btw-the Tuscany blend of spices is the bomb, I highly recommend keeping it on hand at all times :) read more