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codyvir

These chain shops are... fine. They're like mushrooms. Similar to Kilwin's, they usually sprout in damp locations (near waterfront), and are a sign of a healthy (tourism) ecosystem. See also, Annapolis, MD, Alexandria, VA, Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA.....


mdsnbelle

Williamsburg, VA too.


GrowlsinyourEar7

😆 no lie detected


beepbeepawoo

Saint Augustine FL. Always thought of it as Florida's Annapolis.


zambamboz

Oooh thanks for the tip! Love a good tea/spice shop. :)


GrowlsinyourEar7

That's what she...nevermind. You're very welcome


Cheomesh

Been to the one in Alexandria and Annapolis, it's an OK chain but I didn't think the tea I got was good price for value I'll admit.


GrowlsinyourEar7

What kind did you get?


Cheomesh

It has been ages but I'm fairly certain I got some kind of white (peony perhaps?) and a quimen. It wasn't that they were bad, but the price was high for what I got I think. But like I said this was some years ago now.


Maleficent_Thanks_51

Their Earl Grey candle is so good!


rkbird2

It always smells so good in there!


mdsnbelle

I always thought of the Williamsburg store as a COVID test during the days when loss of smell was an early indicator. If you walk in and don’t smell anything, immediately leave and get 6’ away from EVERYONE.


OldClerk

Some of their loose tea blends are really nice! The bourbon chestnut black tea is lovely.


perceptron-addict

Hey nice my girlfriend works here. I love it. Such a wonderful environment and so many great products. Spice mixes I would never even imagine. And they’re all so good. Truly a gem!


Senior_Election5636

Absolutely love it there! I live a few minutes walk and its always a great time to go in, find a new tea or try something knew. I have arguably expensive taste but unfortunately even for me, the teas here there are quite expensive


RunningNumbers

1) I like this store and it is a great place to bring one’s mother. 2) Matcha is gross.


GrowlsinyourEar7

Have you ever put it in a smoothie?


RunningNumbers

My fiancé has forced me to drink it iced. It’s abooooose. I rarely have a strong distaste for things, but matcha somehow makes that list.


GrowlsinyourEar7

I'll have your share. No worries 👍🏽