Solvang Spice Merchant

Solvang Spice Merchant Spice & Tea shop in Solvang. Open every day

This is the counter where most of the "what should I put on chicken" conversations happen, staffed by people who genuine...
08/21/2026

This is the counter where most of the "what should I put on chicken" conversations happen, staffed by people who genuinely enjoy that question. The Best of the Valley sticker on the window came from your votes, and the sample buckets are open for browsing whenever you are in town. Come say hi, sniff everything, and leave with something you did not plan on. It happens to the best of us. What did you walk out with last time?

Somewhere out there, someone is about to open a box that smells like our whole shop. Every online order gets packed by h...
08/17/2026

Somewhere out there, someone is about to open a box that smells like our whole shop. Every online order gets packed by hand at the counter with a note tucked in, and teas and spices travel surprisingly well, arriving, in the words of one recent reviewer, perfectly packed and wonderful.

Who in your life deserves a very good-smelling box?

Every so often we sit down with our coffee and read reviews out loud to each other, and these six earned a slide. Someon...
08/12/2026

Every so often we sit down with our coffee and read reviews out loud to each other, and these six earned a slide.

Someone crusts their pork chops with Honey Chipotle, someone calls Berbere the best blend that ever graced the planet, and someone in Pennsylvania got their birthday teas delivered perfectly packed.

We remember most of these visits, and reading them back is the best part of the job. If you have ever left us a review, thank you.

There is a Scoville chart on our wall because "is this spicy?" is one of the most asked questions in the shop, and point...
08/06/2026

There is a Scoville chart on our wall because "is this spicy?" is one of the most asked questions in the shop, and pointing works better than guessing. This tour runs from Chili Powder Mild at the friendly end, through Sun City Hot in the middle, up to the Spicy Chili Crisp we hand people with a small warning.

Use our spice buckets for your nose to get in there and have a vote before your dinner does.

08/04/2026

Regulars know this blend goes way past fries. It started as our answer to those garlicky pub fries you order one more round of even when you said you were done, and the trick is so simple: fry or bake your potatoes, then toss them with a generous shake while they’re still hot. 

The same jar has been caught on tater tots, roasted vegetables, buttered popcorn, and mixed straight into burger meat. Once it is in the house it gets around. 

What would you put it on first? 

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Solvang was founded by Danes, and this is our tribute: Danish Viking Smoked Sea Salt, the souvenir people come back for ...
08/02/2026

Solvang was founded by Danes, and this is our tribute: Danish Viking Smoked Sea Salt, the souvenir people come back for years later. It goes on eggs, steak, chocolate chip cookies, and anything else that needs a little smoke.

What did you take home from Solvang?

Chai in the cherry blossom mug, because some afternoons deserve ceremony. Ours is blended with real spice, no dust, and ...
07/30/2026

Chai in the cherry blossom mug, because some afternoons deserve ceremony. Ours is blended with real spice, no dust, and it works hot or over ice. What is in your cup right now?

California's Central Coast BBQ is its own religion - create it at home with this crowd and staff favorite. Our Tradition...
07/28/2026

California's Central Coast BBQ is its own religion - create it at home with this crowd and staff favorite. Our Traditional Santa Maria Rub adds awesome flavor, while also enhancing the natural flavors of the meat.

We love this rub for it’s simplicity and it’s our first choice for tri-tip, steaks and burgers. Oak smoked flake salt is used to give a nice Santa Maria BBQ flavor, even when you’re not cooking on the grill.

Try this savory blend on everything. We love it on chicken, turkey burgers, eggs, avocado, salads, roasted and pan fried vegetables, any style of potatoes, corn, and especially on salmon.

OR try our unique twist with our Santa Maria Red, this slightly sweet rub adds a burst of flavor with a touch of heat.

Delicious on Tri-Tip, it’s also great on steaks, brisket, chicken, pork, veggies, and eggs.

We recommend 1 tablespoon per pound of meat. Sprinkle on and pat into the meat with your hand. Be sure to evenly coat both sides. Once this is done place in a large resealable plastic bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours before cooking. Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Re-spice during cooking for optimal flavor.

07/27/2026

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07/25/2026

Real coffee in the dough, real toffee in the middle, and no polite way to eat just one.

Original recipe calls for more of a Dutch Cocoa but we substituted our Black Onyx Cocoa and love how they turned out!

Fair warning, your kitchen will smell like a bakery with a caffeine problem.

Address

1603 Copenhagen Drive , #2
Solvang, CA
93463

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+18056977975

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