The Spice & Tea Exchange of Pittsburgh

The Spice & Tea Exchange is a chain store has locations across the U.S. I visited this particular store inside Ross Park Mall. As I walked around the store to browse the merchandise, an employee greeted me. I saw many types of peppers, spices, herbs, teas, sugars, honeys, and more. I thought that the prices were moderate to high. I selected a carne-asada blend, a banana-nut muffin herbal tea, and a tea infuser for $33 plus tax. At the checkout, one customer was ahead of me in line, and I waited several minutes for my turn. A tea bar was there for freshly made teas. The cashier rang up my purchase and told me to have a great weekend.At home, I used the tea and infuser, and I liked them. Soon I will try the spices.

This review is for the location at South Hills Village mall and not Ross Park mall.This shop has a ton or selection as far as spices & teas go. I usually always leave with something. The go to spices are usually their butcher blend, crazy chicken, & ginger curry.Customer service is always great, prices can seem a little high but they always have a buy so many get 1 free deal.Recently I stopped in to see if they had guajillo peppers, the clerk seemed astonished at what I was asking and asked me what it started with. Unfortunately the only dried peppers they have are bird's eye. Overall not a bad shop but lacks a lot of what I look for in a spice shop (think penzey's or north market spices). While I find a lot here I like, I just wish they had more in the way of dried peppers and other seasonings.

Such a lovely surprise discovery!! The best tea shop I have found thus far in Western PA. A good variety of options: black teas, chai, various interesting flavors added and spices.

Best tea selection! They have so many seasonings and you're able to smell them before you buy them. Love this place! Super friendly staff.

Amazing service and selection!!! A REAL Pittsburgh business that cares about people! I bought spicy flavored salt and it makes the best bloody Mary's!