Local Mom To Open Tea And Spice Store In Ridgewood Friday, Offer Giveaways

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A new business that quietly opened its doors in Ridgewood in late February will finally hold its grand opening celebration, offering deals and giveaways this weekend.

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Ridgewood, located at 256 E Ridgewood Ave., will hold an event Friday at 4 p.m. with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Mayor Paula Perron, and the Village Council.

The celebration will continue through the weekend with promotions for May 4, "May the Fourth be With You" Day (buy three Grinders get the fourth for free), and May 5, Cinco de Mayo (buy one get one free 16 oz. tea at the tea bar).

"We will be sampling a variety of our products each day and invite you to join us on a journey towards a more flavorful life," the owners noted.

A release said, "A unique specialty food retail experience, The Spice & Tea Exchange of Ridgewood welcomes their guests at the door like family, encouraging them to open any of the jars lining the shelves. Featuring custom spice blends, exotic loose-leaf teas, infused sugars, salts, and honeys, it is a shopping experience like no other.

"On any given day you can watch knowledgeable 'Spice Masters' curating their blends in-store or steeping a cup of tea for eager tea enthusiasts."

“I have always had a passion for spices and food history, so when I was ready to invest in my own business, I knew right away that The Spice & Tea Exchange franchise was the path forward,” said Ridgewood mom Lynn Kenney, owner of the new store. “The amount of support the franchise offers new owners is unbelievable."

“In only two months, we are already seeing repeat guests coming in for their daily cup of tea or to refill their pantries with fresh spices and blends,” Kenney added. “Many stay for a while, chatting with us about all things food, tea and spices from around the world. The sense of community that we are seeing by creating and sharing the experience of a more flavorful life for everyone who enters our doors, is simply amazing.”

They have over 80 looseleaf teas, from Pu-erh Black, White, Oolong, Green, Matcha (sweet and ceremonial) and herbal (non-caffeinated).

They also have spices, spice blends, culinary accessories, custom-curated items for events, and other gifts. They can ship, as well.

Located at 256 East Ridgewood Ave., the store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit https://www.spiceandtea.com/ri... or call the store directly at 201-322-0002.