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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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Good product selection, and Quality product. Taste and smells great. Produces an enjoyable cup of tea.
Easy to navigate website - pricing reasonable, time will tell when order arrives for rate on timely and quality
Great site; LOTS of variety of product and quantity. All herbs are excellent quality!
Good products, but like all online stores the shipping was exorbitant.
I love that you carry everything I needed. I was having a hard time finding the herbs I needed all together in one place
If I have stuff in the cart before signing in, I lose the stuff in the cart when I do sign in. Frustrating! You should probably offer a way for 'guests' to purchase without signing in!
If I have stuff in the cart before signing in, I lose the stuff in the cart when I do sign in. Frustrating! Yuou should probably offer a way for 'guests' to purchase without signing in!
I just tried twice to complete an order, and the website indicated my transaction was declined. I received no order confirmation or order number. However, my bank account shows 2 transactions pending, as if the order DID process on their end...twice. My phone calls and emails to their customer service contacts have gone unanswered.
Update 1day later: customer service did reach out, and the charges fell off of my account. She wasn't sure what caused the error; it seems to have been on the end of my bank. I appreciated her follow-up, even if it took a day.
I already ordered the herbs I need from another site, but I would consider returning to this site for another try in the future...
I am a new small business owner of The Mystic Botanica, LLC in Georgia. I had no idea where to start. I have never bought in bulk, I have never bought herbs online (only in person), and I am completely new to the business world. However, I am not new to the herbal world, and I know quality. After extensive research and looking at countless reviews, I arrived at Monterey Herb Co. All I can say is- exceptional. I dove in and spent a large amount on herbs, roots, and powders with this company. The packaging and handling was perfection. Nothing was spilled or leaking. My order arrived within a week. I went through every single bag to make sure my whole order was there, it was. All herbs were full, with little remnants. If any labels look smudged, it's because being a small business, I sterilize all shipments for health and safety. All labeling was accurate and clear. I will definitely be shopping again. I highly recommend this company.
Love, love, love Herbco! Definitely the first place I go for whatever I need and they always have a plethora of unique and well priced options.
First order for me. Just navigating in strange territory and was easily able to use the web site.
Thank you
Gretchen Del Rio
I make my own natural products for myself and my dogs and chickens. Although I love the variety of your offerings, I find the shipping cost to be a bit high for myself as I do not see myself ordering $250+ of product. I hope that at some point for small purchasers, that shipping costs can be somewhat reduced. Otherwise, I do like your product selection. Now to see the quality of the product itself once it arrives. UPDATE: Received my products and I must say, the quality is outstanding! Fresh, beautiful natural coloring, and amazing smell. I'm truly sold (despite the shipping cost), on the high quality of my order. Will definitely order again in the future.
I make my own natural products for myself and my dogs and chickens. Although I love the variety of your offerings, I find the shipping cost to be a bit high for myself as I do not see myself ordering $250+ of product. I hope that at some point for small purchasers, that shipping costs can be somewhat reduced. Otherwise, I do like your product selection. Now to see the quality of the product itself once it arrives.
Quick and easy.
A delightful surprise of tea quality. Thank you
Nice website, Easy ordering, exactly what I needed.
I searched on line and found Monterey Bay Spice. They had what I needed.
Just getting in to Herbs so I don't know that much about this but
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.

