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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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Love the website because it gives a lot of detail of the product and it was very easy to order and check out.
I have ordered twice now from this company, and for the most part have been very happy with my purchase. However, their latest batch of Oatstraw was dismal. Instead of the color of hay with a touch of green, it was dark brown. And instead of smelling like freshly cut hay, it had a deep caramel smell - which should not be the case. I am in the middle of a refund request, so hopefully that will go well and I will continue to buy from this company :)
Site is user friendly. Easy to navigate, quick checkout. Delivered on time
Great 1st shopping experience
No real problem except for the camomile which should show in full review above
Excellent quality, excellent product and customer service & super easy navigation of the website.
Very comfortable to purchase and find items. Great products
I received excellent quality herbs with a four-day turnaround! I love the variety of items this company provides. I will continue to purchase all my herbs and such from this site!
Nice Large Leaves shopping hopefully easy shipping...
Have hard to find herbs and spices at great prices.
Ease of access and could navigate the site well. And order came in a timely manner
Fair price, easy check out. I'm very happy with the product and service.
Pretty happy with the quality of the product. 1 pound is a LOT of mullein. Probably didn't need to order 2 pounds, but... I'm set for a while...lol
New Customer so can't really rate until I experience the service and quality of the product. But the shopping experience was good.
New Customer so can't really rate until I experience the service and quality of the product. But the shopping experience was good.
I have been very pleased with the quality and value of the herbs I have purchased so far. As a result, I will be replacing many of my staples as they run low.
Great selection wonderful. It was a pleasure to find what I needed.
Easy to find what I wanted, equally easy to create an account.
The quality of your products is always amazing, and your prices can't be matched! Your speed of service is also excellent! Thank you!
Hello Marie!
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! It makes us incredibly happy to know that we were able to provide you speedy service along with high quality ingredients. We'll continue working hard to provide you with an excellent experience. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Well functioning web site - refreshing! Wide selection of products, Found what I was looking for very easily. Product arrived safely; very well packaged. Very pleased with my purchase from Monterey Bay Herb Company and will definitely do business with them again.
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.


Hello Kara!
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our herbs and spices with a speedy delivery! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Have a wonderful day!