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Monterey Bay Herb Co.

4.8

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Bulk herbs, spices, seasonings, and teas from Monterey Bay Spice Co. All of our bulk herbs are wholesale.


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Watsonville, CA, United States
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Monterey Bay Herb Co. Reviews Summary

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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Florida
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Unfortunate quality
November 22, 2025

The marshmallow root has little moisture medicinal properties compared to marshmallow root I have purchased elsewhere in the past.

Date of experience: November 12, 2025
Indiana
1 review
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Orders arrive fast
November 21, 2025

Ive been ordering since 2011. 1 order was very jacked up the last time, I received many items I've never would of ordered! 1 out of many so I hope you all stop smokin the sheebah, OR SMOKE BETTER! Thanks again.

Date of experience: November 11, 2025
Wisconsin
1 review
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Herbs I need are often out of stock
November 21, 2025
Updated review

I love your herbs and have to order every 2 weeks which I try to order enough to get free shipping, but the company is always out of the important highly used herbs and sure enough as soon as I have already placed an order, days later it comes back in stock so I have to place another order and have to pay 1/2 the cost in shipping just to get those couple of herbs

Date of experience: November 11, 2025

Best Herb company
April 8, 2025
Previous review

Easy to use site, quick shipping. Sometimes they are out of my favorites, otherwise happy with the selection

Date of experience: March 29, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Love your products
November 20, 2025

Great experience every time l have ordered. Teas and herbs are premium quality. Always pleased. I wish you sent tea samples like Adagio Teas with every order

Date of experience: November 10, 2025
California
1 review
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Love all the herbs I've gotten here
November 20, 2025
Updated review

Great packaging, fresh herbs, quick shipping. I'm adding more to my shelves each month I try a new one. Thank you for letting me start small and build up my practice.

Date of experience: November 9, 2025

Fresh herbs
November 6, 2025
Previous review

I started studying natural remedies and love that I can order a little or a lot
Fresh herbs quick shipping and great packaging

Date of experience: June 9, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Great product
November 19, 2025
Updated review

Mostly great prices. I will shop here again. The amount to "free shipping" is on the high side and I felt the bilberries were overpriced for what I received but otherwise very happy with my purchase

Date of experience: November 9, 2025

Easy to find what I was looking for
November 5, 2025
Previous review

Easy to find what I was looking for

Date of experience: October 26, 2025
Massachusetts
1 review
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Helpful customer service
November 19, 2025
Updated review

I had ordered a tea that I did not enjoy. They easily sent a second amount of the tea to ensure that it was not a bad lot. It was my taste buds, not the tea.

Date of experience: March 7, 2025

Quality Product
March 13, 2025
Previous review

I am not sure what this question is asking. I ordered years ago.

Date of experience: March 2, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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So worth the money! I have ordered from a number of different companies but Monterey Bay Spice Company is my absolute favorite. Better selection, better quality, quick service... And their tea selection is my favorite!

Date of experience: November 8, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Best price for the best spice
November 18, 2025

I love this company they have the best prices and teas and spices I've been using them for years and I absolutely enjoy buying from them everything is packaged wonderfully and everything arrives on time

Date of experience: November 8, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Good quality product
November 18, 2025

The products we get from Monterey Bay are of the highest quality. We do wish Monterey Bay still offered a USPS option for shipping, as we like to support our postal workers.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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THE BEST WILDCRAFTED ELDERBERRIES YET
November 18, 2025

These were authentic Wildcrafted, Black Sambucus Elderberries. They made the best syrup and sea moss gel. My family loves the taste and quality. We use these to boost the immune system and to relieve cold and flu symptoms.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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Fast order to delivery time
November 17, 2025
Updated review

We had a very good experience ordering from Monterey Bay. The time from order to delivery was very quick and seamless. We will continue to order from them.

Date of experience: November 7, 2025

I love your mulling spice and Amazon didn't have it...
October 31, 2025
Previous review

I love your mulling spice and Amazon didn't have it so I found your website. Thank you for this great product!

Date of experience: October 21, 2025
California
1 review
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Always a pleasure
November 17, 2025

My go-to for all my herb needs. Custoner service is great, products are fresh, orders arrive quickly. What more could one need?

Date of experience: May 7, 2025
Utah
1 review
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Return customer
November 16, 2025

I've purchased from these folks for over 20 years (at least I think it's been that long). Never had any problems and the products have always be the best quality.

Date of experience: October 30, 2025
Washington
1 review
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A little cumbersome, but worth it.
November 16, 2025

The various hoops to jump to finalize a sale could be reduced, but the reduced price on being able to buy herbs, spices and teas is worth the small hassle 😁.

Date of experience: November 6, 2025
New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Rating website
November 16, 2025

Beautifully designed website - joy to use. And that products of herbs are available in 1/4 pound sizes makes it easy for the user to keep their home supply fresh.

Date of experience: November 5, 2025
Colorado
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Packaged and delivered as promised
November 15, 2025

I was looking for a supplier of herbs for my small batch tallow business out of my home. Monterey Bay and their certifications and sustainability practice was just what I was looking for to use in my health and beauty products. The mix of the benefits of tallow, jojoba (carrier oil)Monterey Bay herbs and essential oils enables natural beauty, healthy skin and skin protection without any preservatives or chemicals. As was intended.

Date of experience: November 5, 2025
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Dependable, local, responsive.
November 15, 2025
Updated review

Overall I am happy with this company for our tea needs. I appreciate that they ate local and offer organic options. The communication is excellent. My last batch of chamomile tasted different but Overall I'm happy enough to keep ordering here. 😊

Date of experience: November 4, 2025

My go to tea supplier.
February 16, 2025
Previous review

I enjoy my teas from Monterey Bay. I like that their local. The tea is quality. The service is prompt. That is, customer service replies. Shipping is great and I'm informed about the status of my tea. If they're out of a tea I can opt to be notified and, there is an expected restock date also. The variety is amazing as well. I'm sticking with MBHC.

Date of experience: February 5, 2025
New York
1 review
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Will be back!
November 15, 2025
Updated review

Only hope that you guys survive this $#*! storm for as long as i do. There isnt a better supplier for get-what-you-order herbs.

Date of experience: November 4, 2025

Great price, i just wish the USPS wasnt being B**TF**K*D...
October 31, 2025
Previous review

Great price, i just wish the USPS wasnt being B**TF**K*D by the federal regime.

Hibiscus makes the tyranny easier to swallow. Thanks for being friend!

Date of experience: October 21, 2025
New York
1 review
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Too hard signing in
November 13, 2025

I just want to order one thing, and had to jump through hoops with passwords, etc. Took forever to order one item. Shipping is way too high also.

Date of experience: November 3, 2025