Editor’s Choice

*The following review was published in the Monterey County Weekly Newspaper “Best Of 2010 Awards” issue in March, 2011. Gold Leaf Spice & Teas was honored to be recognized and awarded one of several Editors Choice Awards for…

BEST PLACE TO TASTE TEA, SNIFF HERBS

“On top of each white tea canister at Gold Leaf Spice & Teas is a little vial to sniff. Take a whiff of ambrosia or Green Sencha organic tea, and owner Terri Madrid will cheerfully pour you a personal cup at the cozy, rectangular store’s three-stool tea bar. Though the 120 whole-leaf tea choices are impressive, the spice wall will make your inner chef drool. Ground Ancho chili, Chipotle powder and three different heats of
cayenne will spice up your grill, while Peruvian Aji Amarillo will make you want to hike the Incan culinary trail. Madrid says prices are below suggested retail, and she doesn’t mind if you come in for just a dab for a new dish.”