Welcome to Gold Leaf Spice & Teas, Inc

“ An actual tea bar! With actual good stuff! Great selection, lovely seating and vibe, very tasty tea. Relaxing to sit and sip. Love this place, will go back. Service is so helpful and knowledgeable, and excited about what's in store. So relaxing to sit and read or work. Probably my favorite place in the salinas valley. So glad to see it getting the visitation it deserves! Crazy it's been around for over a decade, and somehow keeps a low profile. Absolutely adore this place. ”

“ Really strong and flavorful turmeric latte! Just a note that the default seems to be cold, so consider mentioning in advance if you want it cold or hot. ”

“ The teas here are always good. This is Princess Peach, flavor is not strong more of a light fruity taste but really good with 7 pumps of honey if you want it sweet but not overly sweet ”

“ This place is just awesome. Large selection of teas, with a nice descriptive menu to help you find tons of gems. The tea-risitas are great, friendly, and help suggest nice drinks based on a few simple questions. The shop wall is filled with storage containers giving it legit bar vibes. A few tables nearby to work if you’re not a bar person, but the stools and main area are nice enough to make time fly while sipping. If you need a switch up from coffee, give this place a try. ”

“ "Enter as Strangers - Leave as Friends" I work right above Gold Leaf so I know it well. The staff is nice and the teas are fantastic. There is ample seating along the beautiful stone bar. It's definitely a place to check out for tea. My favorite is iced red rooibos. ”

“ Everything you ever wanted to know about tea, variations on the theme, and pure leaf vs. blends. It show with their pricing, a bit. But, being sure I am not getting a minimum percentage of varietal tea with filler is a big bonus for me. All the fixings, different blossom leaves, powdered bark, etc.. They offer fermented tea. Glad I finally have tried some, but IMHO, just not my cup of tea. That is just me. Their teas are also, from smelling the swing top locking crocks, (give them a mild shake & sniff) quite fresh and vibrant. I ended up snagging some, for casual enjoyment on our travels. Worth stopping in. ”

“ Didn't even know this place existed. Tiny hold in the wall with just a tea bar and some bookshelves holding pre packaged loose leaf. The girl behind the tea bar was exceptionally helpful and was really knowledgeable about the products and gave me a whole understanding of how to use the tea to get the best flavor. I don't even drink tea, I was getting a gift, but now I can share what she told me to hype up the gift even more. Will definitely be coming back. ”

“ The matcha is perfectly whisked with a vibrant green hue. It had that signature earthy richness without being overly bitter—super smooth and frothy. I love that they use an hourglass ⏳. It takes the guesswork out of the infusion, ensuring the leaves don't over-extract. The flavor profile was clean, crisp, and incredibly grounding. Drinking from heavy, artisan ceramics just makes the tea taste better. If you’re looking for a spot to unplug and actually hear your own thoughts, this is it. The service is 10/10, will definitely continue supporting Gold leaf. ”