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Bulk herbs, spices, seasonings, and teas from Monterey Bay Spice Co. All of our bulk herbs are wholesale.
Monterey Bay Herb Company enjoys a strong reputation for high-quality products, with customers frequently praising the freshness and variety of herbs and teas offered. Many reviews highlight the reliability of the ordering process and prompt shipping, contributing to overall customer satisfaction. However, some concerns arise regarding occasional stock shortages and specific product quality issues, such as clumping in garlic granules. While the majority of customers report positive experiences and express trust in the brand, a few suggest improvements in communication and product instructions. Overall, the company is viewed favorably, with a solid foundation for continued customer loyalty.
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Got all needed in a timely fashion. I have a tea and salve business and needed for an upcoming event.
Always have what I need for cheeper
Excellent product and great price. True product that are not fake
Herbco has drastically reduced the number of items stocked. In particular, I'd like to see Genmaicha green tea back in stock.
Love the quality of your products and the service is quick also the prices of your products are fantastic.
Love the herbs, prices and availability! I grow most of my herbs for my small herbal business, but use this company when I need something I can not grow!
Hi Lyndsay!
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🍃 It’s a huge compliment to be your source for herbs you don’t grow yourself—especially given your expertise and dedication to cultivating your own. Knowing that our quality meets the standards of someone with a passion for homegrown herbs truly means a lot. We’re grateful for your support and will be here when you need us! Thanks again and have an herb-tastic day!🌿✨
Always love everything I've ordered from Herb Co. I've been ordering from here for years and always been happy.
While looking for wedding favors we came across this idea. I think it was a hit. Thank you!
Shipping was fast, customer service was excellent, and the products are amazing!
Love the products, they've always been great quality! Love the fast shipping and good packaging too!
Easy and quick online ordering. Very reliable and like the free shipping
Disappointed that the price has increased so much.
Easy and quick online ordering. Very reliable and like the free shipping
Makes great tasting iced tea. Extremely refreshing and thirst quenching.
Being a retail store these products and prices makes it easy for my clients to obtain the products they need. Thank you.
I love the loose leaf tea, the cleanse & clear and Wiccan women's brew are my top sellers
Items are priced great and always arrive in a timely manner. I have ordered several times and have not been disappointed. This has become my go to for herbs!
HerbCo always has a great selection, decent prices, and fast shipping. I've reordered their Assam Tea (Kondoli Estate) several times, it's the best!
I order from here a lot. Products are great quality! Thanks!
Everything arrived quickly and packaged well. Lavender smells absolutely amazing! Muslim bags are perfect, everything was exactly what I was hoping for. I will continue to purchase from Monterey Bay Spice Co.
Hi Jennifer!
Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear everything made it to you safe and sound, and that our lavender is hitting all the right notes for you. Knowing we have everything you need makes us do a happy dance! 💃 Looking forward to being your go-to for all things herbal. Thanks again and have an herb-tastic day! ✨
Package was 90%spices and hardly any black tea. So I had to purchase a separate order of loose black tea to make the chai.
Easy to order on website and quick mail response always receive what I ordered together
Answer: Hey there Robert! We do have several pages and places where you can find uses for the herbs and spices on our site but I will include links here to two spots on our website that I find to be very helpful. The first link is for our "Herbal Insights" page. This page has many different articles you can look at that speak to uses of the herbs and spices we sell, including history of the plants. ---> https://www.herbco.com/s-2842-herbal-insights.aspx The second link is to our "Recipes" page. This page has a list of many recipes that you can make with the products we sell! ---> https://www.herbco.com/s-799-recipes.aspx I hope this helps and thanks for your question! If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can also give us a ring at 1-800-500-6148. Hope you have a great rest of your day!
Answer: No, they do not. They are 100% mushroom. Our site lists the ingredients for all of our products, so if you have any hesitation on an item, make sure to look under the picture of the item for some extra information, including the country of origin! Hope this helps! Have a great day!
Answer: Hello, We try and ship within 2-3 business days. Once shipped you should receive tracking information to the email provided.


Hi Erin!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention! Please know that we are actively working on keeping items in stock to better serve our customers. Your request for Genmaicha green tea will definitely be taken into consideration as we work on restocking our inventory. Your input helps us improve. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you enjoy your order! 🌱