Generally I find they are. Herbs are leaves, flowers and (herbaceous) stems, spices are other parts. A plant might provide both a herb and a spice, but they will typically be different parts of a plant.

[–] loaExMachina@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Saffron is from a flower and is considered a spice tho. It might be the way it's processed that makes a difference. Regardless, when talking of the East India Company, the spice trade, and how that led to conquests, tea is always an important part of that story.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 2 points 2 months ago

Like coriander vs cilantro. Actually that's the only example I know.