African American female, retired attorney. I opened Spice & Tea Merchants of Asheville in 2016 because I wanted to provide the community with products that offer great health benefits and taste good! We have over 150 loose leaf teas, single/blended spices, organic olive oils and balsamic vinegars, local products including raw honey, jams, nut butters, etc. We also carry heirloom non-GMO popcorn and gluten free soup mixes as well as many gifts to compliment and tea and spices products.