Merkaba

Idyllwild, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 951-659-2805
Website:
merkabaonline.com
Address:
54210 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Wi-Fi
No

Today

Today 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Idyllwild) 03:55 Monday, 23 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Teas, herbs, accoutrements, paraphernalia, spiritual items, gifts and much more!

History

Established in 2005.

We started out in a small 400 sq ft location and have grown to over 1400 sq ft. From just selling teas, we have expanded to healings, readings, classes, seminars and other events.

Meet the Business Owner

Kathy C.

Business Owner

Kathy and Ron were introduced to loose leaf tea by a friend one quiet evening and were instantly hooked on the quality and freshness. With the lack of availability of quality teas in the area, they decided to open their tea store. Since then they have also studied and introduced oils and medicinal herbs to the store.

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20 reviews of Merkaba

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Place rating: 5
Anaheim, CA
This is one of the most amazing tea houses I’ve ever been in! You can feel it when you walk in the door, it’s so welcoming and they carry such interesting teas, etc. It’s a must stop for anyone visiting Idyllwild.
Place rating: 5
Gardena, CA
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Place rating: 1
Carlsbad, CA
Don’t go in there with a small dog.
Based on my experience I would avoid it totally
I asked if i could come in with a dog — a 16 pound newly coiffed Havipoo – when i saw a water tank dispenser. When i asked if she could have some, they said use the water in the alley. I told them it was frozen. Then said I would buy the $ 1 water. Handed a 4 ounce paper cup into which i dispensed this valuable filtered water? (Really). Then I was told to take the dog out to drink the water as the water will get all over. I said that i will tip it as her tongue gets it. One drop later on their unremarkable industrial grade carpet he says «see.» I saw all right. Put the dollar on the counter and left.
Bad business practice as I had planned to get quite a few gifts there.
This is a town where the mayor is a dog. No food was being served. Oh well. Some folks don’t get it. I suggest they not choose to make a living in retail.
Place rating: 5
Menifee, CA
Excellent shop with very good service, prices seem a bit steep on many items though.
Place rating: 4
Moorpark, CA
Great selection of teas but the strong smell of incense overpowers your sense of smell making it hard to get the scent of the teas. I got a first flush darjeeling that is delicious but it was a purchase based on past darjeelings rather than what I could smell from the tea tin.
Place rating: 5
La Habra, CA
This little store is great for tea enthusiasts. They have an extensive selection tea and herbs. I bought a couple (see pictures). I have yet to try them since its been too hot for tea. The owner are very helpful and will answer all your question. If you are visiting Idyllwild, then you must stop by. Also, they have the cutest fairy garden!!!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My husband and i wandered in here while on a weekend getaway to Idyllwild. I am not a die hard tea drinker but I do enjoy to have a cup a few times a week. This little store has SO MANY different teas to choose from, including their own customized blends! It was so hard to choose just one but I got the Fairy Garden blend and it is so nice and enjoyable. I am seriously considering ordering some more of their teas off their website because there were so many I wanted to try.
Place rating: 5
Altadena, CA
What a delightful place! Huge inventory of herbs and teas and lots of other cool stuff. Owner very friendly and knowledgeable. So nice to find a place in Idyllwidle that’s not the usual kitchy. These folks deserve your business!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Finally stopped in to this little gem of a store! Yes they have tea and tea pots and cups and little tea leaf holders, and we bought some but they are also a store for those who are Lady of the Lake fans. They have gemstones and whimsical figurines, wind chimes, and pendulums.
Get the tea infused chocolate (sample it first!) We got dark chocolate with chili pepper. We missed out on trying a whole serving of a «pick your own tea to try» for a dollar or maybe it was 3 bucks but we will do so next time. Get specialty salts (himalayan) and spices (nutmeg) here! Also get difficult to find herbs such as mugwort, here!
Ginseng gum is tasty for sure and so are the vials of it near the register.
Local honey from temecula/​hemet, mmm. The owners are wonderful and kind. There is a booklet hanging near the tins of tea to help you find a tea for a specific ailment or affect. or ask for help and be guided properly!
I am going back for nutmeg, tea infused chocolate and more tea!
Place rating: 5
Highland, CA
I have to start by giving the owners of this place a great abundant thank you to Ron and Kathy Campbell. Merkaba has a great selection, library of tea’s, if that. Its incredible how many tea’s, tea sets, stones, mini garden items, and spiritual artifacts they have. What draw me in here was an advertise they listed for the Idyllwild Cinefest this past weekend. I had to stop in and see how magical place this was. Kathy immediately greeted me and Ron assisted me during finalizing my purchases. The upkeep is impeccable and the mood is set by incredible music. They had an album playing of an artist friend of theirs, Wendy Rule, which I instantly became a fan of. My whole experience here beyond exceeded my expectations. And I am truly thankful to Ron and Kathy for providing me assist with my spiritual healing process. Merkaba is definitely a great place to drop by if your touring in this amazing little treasure of a city.
Place rating: 5
Mission Viejo, CA
This is one of the main reasons I visit Idyllwild! This is as good as it gets for TEA! House-​made blends, imported specialties, and fresh herbal remedy teas… HEAVEN. The owners are SUPER welcoming and VERY knowledgeable about all their teas, as well as the benefits.
HUGE selection of so many types, the energy of the place is super calm and welcoming. The prices are MUCH better than what you would expect for a specialty shop. Anytime we visit Idyllwild we have to spend atleast 45 minutes in Merkaba due to sampling tea, checking out any new tea varieties, and of course deciding which teas to take back home!
I highly recommend the Macha Green, the Zzz and the Full Moon Teas… DIVINE!
If you ask about which teas would be best for any ailments you are experiencing, the Owners are very helpful in assisting you with choosing a beneficial tea/​herbal remedy.
Visit Merkaba, enjoy a sample of tea and surprise your senses!
Place rating: 5
Temecula, CA
Went back recently and had a totally different experience from before. The store is packed with treasured, tea related and other items. Staff was friendly. So glad I went back!
Place rating: 5
Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA
Amazing find in a tourist haven. Essential source for sophisticated tea blends that calm, please and stimulate, depending on your need. The edible/​medicinal herbs selection is fun. Enjoyed chatting and exploring all the great accessories and gift items. The proprietors are patient, kind and very helpful.
Place rating: 5
Idyllwild Pine Cove, CA
LOVE this shop! I’m a huge tea fan, but even if you aren’t, don’t let it stop you from checking out their selection of other beautiful and unique gifts! The shop owners, Ron and Kathy, are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable! They really know their tea! This shop is a true Idyllwild experience and you have to visit! They have teas from all over the world, and they even have a sample of the day, so it’s fun to stop in and try whatever’s «on tap!» From teas and loose herbs to incense and tarot cards, this shop has it all!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Fantastic tea shop with lots of variety! Not just teas, they also have spices, salts, and fun tea gadgets! Great place to pick up gifts for loved ones or just to add to your own tea stash! Great selection and friendly staff!
Place rating: 5
Lemon Grove, CA
Stumbled upon this gem of a shop while camping out for the weekend. Many great selections on tea/​herbs, yixing cups, and tea accessories. Had a wonderful conversation with the owner– Roy, on tea culture. I’d definitely recommend stopping in for a visit if you’re in town! A chilled tea sample welcomes you in their store while you browse around!
Place rating: 5
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
What a find. Never drank teas before happening upon this eclectic tea store but I love it! Not just for their knowledge and numerous teas from all over but for all the other things I want and buy there. I love the ambiance and the energy, the wind chimes as well as the incense and the artsy things I find. Recommend this to anyone. Stock up if you live further away. I am lucky, I live on the hill!
Place rating: 5
Simi Valley, CA
Great Selection of Teas! Recommend you stop by if you are in Idyllwild!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
If you like tea, you will LOVE this place. There is no place to sit and drink the tea. It is mostly a store with tea from everywhere in the world to aid in the improvement of every human ailment. What a great surprise to discover this wonderful store. I purchased a few teas as well as a tea strainer and intend to finally acquire the concentration and improve my health through the wonder of tea leaves. This store has been relocated from it’s former tea shop that served tea and desserts.
Place rating: 5
Temecula, CA
Ron & Kathy are great! This is supposed to be a tea shop, but that’s only a starting point. They have the most unbelievable selection of teas, and the even create their own blends. They also have a great selection of gifts and lots of unusual items. This is really a fun place to visit. Stop by and have a cup of tea, relax, and buy something fun.