MarketSpice
85A Pike St, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Pike Place Market's main entrance, this beloved tea shop is famous for its signature cinnamon-orange black tea, a naturally sweetened blend that's become a rite of passage for visitors and locals alike. The intimate, spice-filled space invites you to linger over traditional and creative tea selections, though quality can be inconsistent, so stick with their well-established signature drinks rather than experimenting with lesser-used blends. It's the kind of place where you pop in for a quick sample and leave with a bag of tea, earning its reputation as a core Pike Place experience right beside the fish-slingers.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
Normally I would rate the cinnamon-orange tea a five. This recent purchase (Jan 2026), I noticed the packaging was different, a clear plastic bag vs the silver bag. My main issue though is the intensity of the flavor, it was significantly mellow in flavor and lacked that bit of…
great customer service. the spices however, are really poor quality and/or are ancient. cinnamon and mint were void of any flavor. cinnamon and mint can last years, so god knows how long they’ve been on the shelf. sumac tasted very off. i do not recommend buying from this shop
A lovely little tea shop nestled in the corner of Pike's Place Market. I would consider it a core part of the tourist Pike's Place experience, since it is located nearby the fish-slingers and offers unique samples of exquisite tasting teas. Their cold tea sampler was a…
Living only a few miles away I enjoy the chance to get to Pike Place Market once in awhile. Market Spice is located just inside the main entrance to the market where the fish throwers are. Entrance off of 1st and pike. About 20/30 ft to your left if facing the seafood and you…
Beware of this store: you will purchase something! Go sample their famous Cinnamon Orange Black Tea. It’s so good. It’s naturally sweetened. They also have another tea in the back of the store if you think the cinnamon is too strong. Their Shit seasoning is hilarious and one…
Crema Reviews
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