Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2019

LC 35 www.LCCmag.com | www.LCcuisineMag.com | www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com lowcountry cuisine The Spice & Tea Exchange With cooler temperatures come gloomy days, but The Spice & Tea Exchange makes curling up with a book and a warm cup of tea even more enticing with alluring flavors like warm bread pudding and pumpkin chai latte. If you’re starting to get the sniffles, they also carry an assortment of herbal teas with immune-boosting spices like ginger, turmeric and lemongrass. Looking for a housewarming gift? With options like black truffle and chili lime, their collection of sea salts is a fun twist on the traditional gift of salt, bread and a broom! The Spice & Tea Exchange is located at 170 Church St., Charleston, and spiceandtea.com. Mercantile & Mash If you’re looking for locally made items, Mercantile & Mash has a wide assortment of both Charleston staples and new, unique finds. One of the most quintessential Charleston brands, Geechie Boy Mill, is well-represented. The Edisto-based farm produces a variety of heirloom grains popular in restaurants across the country, and their blue grits easily transform the most basic dish into a showstopper with their beautiful color. They also carry a plethora of must-haves for the aspiring mixologist, or those simply looking to step up their cocktail game. Brunch lovers can raise the bar with an entire section dedicated to bloody mary mixes, including Natural Blonde, a gluten-free mix made with fresh, local yellow tomatoes, giving it a striking golden hue. Stop in at Mercantile & Mash at 701 East Bay St., Charleston, or find them online at mercandmash.com. Edmund’s Oast Exchange Edmund’s Oast Exchange is more than a place to purchase wine and beer. Their passion for education, paired with an unparalleled selection of wines from small independent producers, ensures that every shopping trip will end in a new discovery. Over 1,500 wines are organized by country and region, making it easy to find your favorites. Sarah O’Kelley, general manager and certified sommelier, and her team eagerly await questions so that they can introduce you to something exceptional like Kelly Fox pinot noir, which O’Kelley touts as a perfect hostess gift. Produced in Oregon, this natural wine appeals to a wide range of palates and is adorned with a lovely label sure to pique the interest of anyone receiving it. While there, pick up a book about beer and wine or select gift-worthy, small-batch items like mustards, sauces and spreads. The experience at Edmund’s Oast Exchange doesn’t end at the register; the store offers numerous educational events, from Wednesday Blind Tastings to Somm School, a 12-week entry-level certification course. Edmund’s Oast Exchange is located at 1081-B Morrison Drive, Charleston. Learn more at edmundsoast.com/exchange. You’re bound to find the perfect wine at Edmund’s Oast Exchange. Tantalize taste buds with unique and useful gifts from The Spice & Tea Exchange. Coveted brands at Mercantile & Mash make a great gift for a friend or yourself. Photo provided. Photo provided. Photo by Paul Cheney.