Looking to add some flavor in your life? The Spice and Tea Exchange carries an impressive variety of gourmet salts, spices, sugars and teas that are guaranteed to turn up the taste in any meal. The spacious showroom is modeled after an old-style trading post, and it’s very well organized, making it easy to find everything you need. Feel free to open the jars to take in the full aroma. If you have any questions, members of their expert staff are happy to give you tips and recipe ideas anytime. A Shangri-la for foodies, the shop has more than 140 select spices used to create at least 80 exclusive blends. For a touch of citrus, grab some Carolina Sunshine, or if you want to turn up the heat, go with the Pirate’s Bite. They also make custom blends, hand-mixed right in the store. Among their specialty mineral and sea salts, try the popular Black Truffle Sea Salt for a dash of France. To sweeten things up, their naturally flavored sugars have just the right kick, including Bourbon Black Walnut, Blueberry and even Habanero. If tea is your temptation, you’ll find dozens of translucent jars, filled with high-grade, loose-leaf varieties ranging from traditional to adventurous and covering a spectrum of flavors. To help you brew the perfect cup, check out their fantastic assortment of nifty herbal infusers. Along with a great selection of teapots, tumblers and mugs, they also have many other useful kitchen items in stock. For both the home cook and professional chef, find an array of high quality tools. If you’re shopping for a gift, take a look at their prearranged baskets featuring a medley of premier seasonings and accessories. Or ask them to customize something for you because helping you find your way to flavor happens to be their specialty.
The Spice & Tea Exchange
1171 Duck Road, D-4, Duck
(252) 715-4500