The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls to host grand-opening weekend

Aug. 5, 2019

This paid piece is sponsored by The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls.

It smells great at 328 S. Phillips Ave.

The aroma of spices and herbs permeates The Spice & Tea Exchange, which will host its grand opening Friday through Sunday.

The weekend events will include door prizes, samples and an 11:30 a.m. Friday chamber ribbon-cutting, not to mention special shopping deals.

“It’s so gratifying to see people walk in the front door, take a deep breath to experience the smells and smile as they begin their shopping experience,” said owner Tami Brown, who left her job as a veteran Washington High School teacher to open the store with her husband, Vernon Brown.

There is plenty to experience. The wall-to-wall shelves include:

  • 140 spices
  • 85 exclusive hand-mixed blends
  • 40-plus exotic teas
  • naturally flavored sugars
  • infused salts from around the world
  • gourmet gifts and accessories

The Browns, who are the local owners of the franchise, say reaction to the store in the first weeks has been exciting for them and surprising to the Florida-based corporate office.

“Every day people come in and thank us for opening. The traffic has been great, really beyond what the franchise thought we could do. They keep asking, ‘What is going on in Sioux Falls?’ ” Tami said.

“We tell them there’s something special about this community. It’s evidenced in the thousands of people who have eagerly walked through our door, opened our jars and explored the freshest spices and teas available.”

The store is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more on The Spice & Tea Exchange (Sioux Falls) Facebook page.

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The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls to host grand-opening weekend

The aroma of spices and herbs permeates The Spice & Tea Exchange, which will host its grand opening Friday through Sunday.

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