Spices, like weddings, make people’s eyes tear and are often found in exotic locations, such as the grocery store. Spice up dinner with today's Groupon: for $8, you get $16 worth of spice blends and loose-leaf teas at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Georgetown.

The staff members at The Spice & Tea Exchange fill shelves with more than 170 fresh spices, hand-mixed spice blends, signature meat rubs, and loose-leaf teas. Stock up on basic seasonings like basil ($2.89/oz.), ground or whole allspice ($2.89/oz.), and cinnamon ($2.29/oz.), or opt for a signature blend like the Tuscany ($4.89/oz.), an expert fusion of fresh garlic, citrusy coriander, and tangy opera scores. The jamaican jerk meat rub seasons slabs of beef, chicken, or pork with sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar ($4.89/oz.). Alternately, steep loose-leaf teas including the pineapple- and strawberry-infused green tropical tea ($4.89/oz.) and the soothing chamomile citrus ($4.89/oz.), which combines the soothing scents of lemongrass, mint leaves, and freshly laundered flannel pajamas.

The Spice & Tea Exchange also assists with holiday shopping, offering crates and gift bags that can be filled with any of the store's merchandise ($34.95–$99.95), or smaller gift items.