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      • Limited Time Teas Available for a limited time only, these exclusive teas showcase premium seasonal ingredients for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Get them before they're gone!
        Black Teas From classic black teas to fruity black teas, enjoy a large selection of naturally-flavored and organic black teas. Black tea contains about half the caffeine of coffee and twice that of green tea. Enjoy black tea hot or iced, with sugar, milk, or lemon.
        Green Teas Boasting with health benefits, green tea is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients beneficial to the body. With a large selection of classic green teas, mate, matcha, and more, green teas can be enjoyed hot or iced
        Herbal Teas Caffeine-free and in its most natural form, herbal teas are made from the infusion of herbs, spices, and organic fruits. From classic herbal to fruity and naturally-flavored, herbal teas have a lot to offer.
        Oolong Teas With its distinct flavor oolong teas are semi-oxidized Chinese tea produced through a time-consuming process and in result creates a more complex flavor than Green or White teas, with very smooth, soft astringency and rich in floral or fruity flavors. Oolongs are ideal for those new to tea drinking.
        White Teas Essentially unprocessed tea with a delicate flavor and aroma, white teas are the purest, grown only in the Fujian Province. Low in caffeine, enjoy white teas hot or iced.
        Pu-erh Teas Pronounced "Poo-erh," very old, well-stored pu’erh’s are considered "living teas," just like wine. They are prized for their earthy, woodsy or musty aroma and rich, smooth taste.
        Caffeine Free Teas To eliminate caffeine intake completely, one must switch to herbal tea. Herbal infusions, such as Chamomile, Rooibos and Peppermint, are made from botanicals not related to Camellia sinensis, and they are naturally caffeine free.
        Iced Teas Great iced teas can be made from Black, Oolong, Green, White and even Pu’erh tea blends. Skip the artificial beverages and enjoy the simple, pure, quality of iced tea.
        Matcha Teas Matcha tea powder is ground from fine Japanese green tea leaves and is typically used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Our matchas vary from high-grade to culinary grade. When drinking matcha, you ingest the entire green tea leaf and receive 100% of its nutrients.
        Yerba Mate Teas Yerba mate teas are known for their benefits and the only caffeine containing herbal tea! They’re also so delicious with these fun yerba mate flavors & infusions: green yerba, chai mate, lemon mate, chocolate mate, etc. Or enjoy its already amazing earthy flavor in its purest form in our Organic Yerba Mate Tea.
        Organic Teas This selection of organic teas contains many wellness favorites. From organic green tea to organic black tea to organic flavored teas and more! Plus, every single one is now available in bulk if you fall in love. Happy (and healthy) steeping!
        Shop All Teas Whether your preferred cup is green, black, herbal – or anything in between – our assortment of loose leaf tea has everything you need. Organic and bulk options now available.
      • Grinder Blends Our specialty grinder blends are unmatched! Each grinder has its own unique blend of salts, spices, and herbs to bring out the true flavor in your meals.
        Meat Blends & Rubs Fire up the grill! Our hand-mixed spice blends are ideal for all meat varieties.
        Specialty Blends Our specialty blends are some of our favorites at The Spice & Tea Exchange ®! Create your own mulled cider with our Mulling Mix Spice Blend, an appetizer using our Tuscany Spice Blend, or complete your meal with our Signature Spice Blend!
        Dips & Party Blends Specialty blends and seasonings for dips, snacks, and shareable appetizers!
        Seafood Blends Dive into your next seafood feast with these flavorful seasonings! Our custom seafood blends are perfect for baking, sautéing, grilling, and simmering in your next seafood boil.
        Curries & Arabic Blends Curry lovers rejoice! Originating from India, Thailand, Morocco and Malaysia, these curry seasonings are bold and full of exotic flavor!
        Salt Free Blends Our gourmet salt-free blends are a flavorful alternative for meats, stews, soups, vegetables and salads! Find Your Way to (salt-free) Flavor ®!
        Shop All Spice Blends Hand-mixed spice blends, seasonings, and rubs made with high quality spices, herbs, salts, and sugars. Includes seasonings for every occasion and cuisine, plus gluten-friendly options.
      • Peppers, Chilies & Paprikas We carry a wide array of peppers, chilies, and paprika from Ancho Pepper Powder and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to Hungarian and Spanish Paprika and much more. Our peppers add a lovely depth of flavor that you won’t find in peppers sold at the supermarket, taking any dish from ho-hum to extraordinary.
        Whole Spices Whether you’re pickling, brining, roasting or grinding—whole spices serve a variety of purposes in the kitchen! Keep a molcajete or mortar and pestle nearby to grind fresh when needed.
        Herbs Grocery store herbs simply don’t compare! Our herbs are selected with quality in mind, and enhance the flavor of many of our Custom Blends. Use approximately half the amount of fresh herbs you need when replacing with dried (1 Tbsp. Fresh = 1.2 Tbsp. Dry). Dried herbs will keep for 6-12 months before needing to be replaced—saving you money, while maintaining all the flavor you desire.
        Powders Stock up on our unique powders from Beet Root Powder and Turmeric Powder to Cheddar Cheese Powder and Arrowroot Powder. These powders are easy to incorporate into everyday meals and add a punch of flavor to any dish!
        Florals & Berries We source the finest florals and berries to ensure your shopping experience is second to none! Enjoy steeping Chamomile or Lavender Flowers as a tea or adding pink pepperberries to your dish for an added touch of both color and flavor!
        Olive Oils & Extracts Check out our exclusive Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil and classic vanilla extracts to complement our culinary collection!
        Honeys Shop honeys in fun flavors like Bourbon, Himalayan Salted, and Arbol Chile.
        Organic Spices Shop from a selection of organic spices and botanicals from organic peppermint leaf to organic lemon grass and more. Each of these organic favorites has a unique purpose, from flavoring/adding texture your food, to using to brew tea, to adding natural color.
        Grains Enjoy a fine selection of grains from The Spice & Tea Exchange®!
        Shop All Spices Browse our exclusive selection of over 100 fine spices, herbs, peppers, powders, florals, berries, seeds, and more!
      • Smoked Salts From smoked salts and infused salts to mineral salts and sea salts, you’ll find a variety of salts to enhance any dish you’re making. We also offer a variety of seasoned, gourmet salts that deliver a more complex salty taste and add unique flavor to your food.
        Infused Salts Shop our gourmet salts and enjoy experimenting with different types of salt in the kitchen. One of the great bonuses about salt, since it’s a mineral, is that it doesn’t lose flavor over time. So, feel free to stock up!
        Salt Accessories Season in style! Choose from electric mill sets, swivel bamboo salt boxes, pinch bowls, and more to enhance your kitchen.
        Shop All Salts Elevate flavor of any dish with our exclusive selection of infused, smoked, mineral, and sea salts from around the world.
      • Flavored Sugars Give a dessert that 'final touch,' sweeten your tea, or add some caramelized flavor to your favorite grilled foods with fun flavored sugars!
        Sugar Free Sweeteners Shop alternative sweeteners and alternatives to sugar such as monk fruit.
        Honeys Shop natural alternatives to sugar such as honeys (in fun flavors like Bourbon, Himalayan Salted, and Arbol Chile).
        Shop All Sugars & Sweeteners From Amber Rock to Sweet Onion, our selection of infused and flavored sugars, and natural sweeteners will enhance both sweet and savory creations.
      • Calming Unwind, sip, and relax while enjoying some of our calming teas. Choose from Chamomile Flower and Peppermint to Hibiscus and Catnip.
        Cold & Flu Soothe the mind, body, and soul with these beneficial teas perfect for cold and flu. Choose from Mint-Basil and Peach Turmeric to Ginger Turmeric and Craving Crusher.
        Detox Cleanse, rejuvenate, reset! Add flavorful hydration to your detox regimen with a selection of our teas. Try our 7-day Tea Cleanse and feel full body serenity!
        Digestion Browse a selection of teas known for their relief and assistance with digestion and stomach-related symptoms.
        Immune Boosting Shop from a selection of products and teas made with ingredients that are known for their immune boosting properties!
        Inflammation Looking for a bit of relief from congestion or muscle and joint inflammation? Our selection of anti-inflammatory teas contains spices that are known to help with reducing muscle stiffness and relieving congestion.
        Metabolism Boost Get your metabolism fired up and energy going with a selection of metabolism-boosting teas!
        Mindful Energy Browse a selection of our best teas to kickstart or energize throughout the day with a medley of beneficial ingredients.
        Sleep Get the beauty sleep you deserve and choose from our selection of herb and botanicals teas for that are perfect to sip on before catching some zzz’s.
        Shop All Wellness Whether you seek immunity-boosting, inflammation-fighting, or simply a moment of calm, find functional botanicals and superfoods in our curated wellness collection.
      • Tea Accessories Tea lovers will really appreciate our fantastic tea accessories. You’ll find all sorts of tea mugs and infuser teapots to suit your personality and style but - fair warning - it may be difficult to choose a favorite!
        Kitchen Accessories Our home and kitchen accessories offer high quality, function and style, adding to your home’s overall look and feel, and delivering the perfect combination of beauty and practicality to your kitchen.
        Artisan Soy Candles Keep things serene with a selection of artisanal natural soy candles beautifully infused with essential oils.
        Shop All Accessories From cooking on salt blocks – to brewing tea like a pro – to bestselling artisan candles – our diverse selection of unique home and kitchen accessories has what you need to fill your home with flavor.
      • Crates Each of our gourmet gift crates features items that have been carefully chosen for their quality, beauty, charm and functionality. You can rest assured that no matter which items you choose from our collection, whether for yourself or to give as a gift, they will bring joy, enhance their new home and get plenty of use.
        Gift Boxes Need a gift for your favorite cook or tea lover? Our spice gift boxes, spice samplers and spice tins are ideal for both novice and seasoned chefs - and everyone in between. Our tea gift boxes, tea samplers and tea tins are perfect for every age, young to old!
        Gourmet Samplers Shop our collection to find the ultimate sampler, from Pasta Additions to Curries and BBQ Samplers, you will find the right one for whoever you are shopping for, don’t forget to shop for yourself!
        Favors & Corporate Gifts Choose from a variety of pre-packaged, bulk, and individual seasonings for every occasion! Let us customize options to meet your gifting needs. We offer wholesale and volume pricing.
        Gift Guide Celebrate every holiday with seasonally inspired gifts!
        E-Gift Card Share the gift of flavor with a friend and send a gift card via email! Redeemable online at spiceandtea.com.
        Shop All Gifts For your inner foodie or the foodie in your life, our curated collection of spice and tea gifts are packed with quality, charm, and flavor.
      • Beverages & Cocktails Enjoy a refreshing selection of cocktails, mocktails, and beverages for a crowd. Our beverage recipes incorporate flavorful salts, sugars, teas and spices for rimming and more. Cheers!
        Shakes & Smoothies Spices, teas, and other flavorful additions make these shakes, smoothies, and tonics both fun & nutritious!
        Dips & Sauces Skip the store-bought dips, condiments and sauces and make your own, you’ll be able to create a wide variety of different flavors that you won’t find at the supermarket. From barbecue sauce to guacamole, you’ll find some of your store-bought favorites below.
        Snacks Delicious snacks to get you through the afternoon energy slump or impress the guests! No more snack boredom and they are homemade, so you know what's in them. What more could you ask for?
        Lighter Fare Enjoy a selection of lighter fare and healthier options for mealtime!
        Appetizers Hors d'oeuvres, snacks, treats and tide-me-overs are all made more flavorful with The Spice & Tea Exchange.
        Main Dishes Impress with the main event! Explore a variety of recipes, ranging from quick-and-easy family favorites to show-stopping and delicious main course options.
        Soup & Salads Start the meal off with a delicious soup or salad, or enjoy a light dish for mealtime. Our recipes incorporate unique spices, teas and seasonings into dressings, broth, and more!
        Side Dishes Make delicious and easy side dishes using a wide variety of gourmet seasonings, herbs and spices from The Spice & Tea Exchange. No matter what you’re serving, our side dishes will round out your dinner any night of the week.
        Sweets & Desserts Sweeten the deal with our delicious selection of desserts. Discover a twist on old favorites or explore new dessert recipes that are perfect for your last course!
        Chef to Table Great meals made by you! Our Chef to Table line of recipe kits makes it easy to make gourmet dishes at home! Complete seasoning kit & recipes are included. Choose from healthy concepts, table for two, or shareables for a big party!
        Slow Cooker Take it easy with these slow cooker favorites! Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or saving time by preparing dinner ahead, these slow cooker recipes are easy on your schedule and taste buds!
        Vegetarian These vegetarian recipes are full of nutritious & delicious flavor!
        Family Fun Fun and delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy together!
        Holiday Fun and delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy together!
        Shop All Recipes Elevate everyday meals and maximize your culinary skills! Explore all recipes featuring blends, salts, sugars, and more from The Spice & Tea Exchange®.
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The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Alexandria

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320 King Street, Suite 112
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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571-312-8505

alexandria@spiceandtea.com

We are taking phone and email orders for Curbside Pickup (by appointment) and Free Shipping over $50 to serve our guests! Email us at alexandria@spiceandtea.com or call 571-312-8505 to place your order today! Shop Local!

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Store Hours Closed
Monday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

About Us

At The Spice & Tea Exchange (a local spice shop / tea shop), we offer a variety of fine spices, blended spices, handcrafted seasonings, loose-leaf teas, salts, sugars, gifts, and more! Explore gifts and accessories in the best local gift shop in town. Whether you’re new to the culinary scene, own your own food service business, or are simply looking to add a bit of spice to your life, our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect menu additions! We’re known for our over 85 handcrafted seasonings, which we hand-mix in store daily. Shop at one of the best Alexandria gift shops today! Interested in joining our teams in Alexandria (VA) Annapolis (MD) or Rehoboth Beach (DE)? View all open positions on our careers page: https://capricornholdings.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Proudly Owned & Operated By:

Joy Quinn-Whalen

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