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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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I have ordered 12 mesh black pepper for years. The price has gone up substantially. I was hoping to get a larger wholesale discount. I would be happy with 25% off and free shipping. Is that doable or are your margins just too tight?
I have found that Monterey Bay has every herb I've needed (with options in situations where an item may be out of stock) at prices that save me money compared to any other vendor. I sometimes find myself scrolling through their inventory, fascinated by the assortment of herbs available. Shipping is fast and reliable.
I have ordered tea from this company for about a year. We drink green tea with lemon grass as iced tea. The product is always quality and delicious.
While the herbs seem to be of acceptable quality, there are no dates for when the herbs were harvested, nor an expected best by date. This is a problem as I use these herbs to make products for my customers. I don't like not knowing how old the herbs are. The only reason I purchase from Monterey Bay is that they carry a few herbs I can't get anywhere else. Once I find another source, I'll quit purchasing from Monterey Bay if the other source provides use by dates.
Good selection and quick time to shipping. I HATE that the herbs come in clear plastic bags. I make herbal teas, and the USDA says my herbs must remain in their original packaging for me to be compliant. However, herbs in clear bags rather than opaque bags must be stored in a cabinet out of the light. This limits how much I can order because I don't have the cabinet space to store the herbs from Monterey Bay Herb Company. Improve your packaging, and I'll order more.
Tea is overall good quality, clean and tasty. Only tea that was a disappointment was the lemon balm. Other than that I appreciate the speed of delivery and packaging.
I'm just a homemaker who loves spices & herbs & teas & I love to share what I love with family & friends. So buying in larger amounts at your prices works great for me/us. Your delivery time is really good too. (The only thing that wasn't liked was the catnip! Can you believe that? I have strange cats.) You said to be specific soooo... No complaints y'all!
I have been very satisfied with the herbs that I have purchased. The selection is the best I have seen and is reasonably priced. Will definitely be purchasing again.
I had to go digging to find the product recommended by my vet bc my old account where I was reordering my same cart again and again had spontaneously deleted? I have a new account with my same email now so it's fixed but that was bizarre.
Many of the herbs I'm looking for are currently out of stock. I get notifications, but it doesn't help when I need them right away.
All herbs/powders were fresh and good quality. The cold and flu brew tea has kept our immune systems strong and we haven't gotten sick since we incorporated into our life.
I have purchased herbs and supplements from this company from the start many years ago. Both my horses and I have benefitted from their products and the prices are the best I can find for most things. And the service is great! I once got the wrong product delivered and they sent the right thing to replace it and let me keep the other product to try it out for free.
We use herbs for ourselves and our horses. I know if get good quality from Monterey Bay.
I have thousands of dollars in herbs from you guys! I'm doing a soft relaunch so I'm excited to be in business with you again!
Reliable. Fair prices. Great selection. I'm so happy to share herbco.com with my adult children, who are loving the selection and website experience.
Everything I have purchased here: Spices, herbs, tea has been wonderful. I particularly like the way it comes in air tight Mylar packaging.
I have made multiple attempts to order. I seemed to be in a loop. This is my third attempt. I have enjoyed interacting with this provider in the past and hope that this transaction is successful. Customer service interaction was very pleasant and human.
I have been ordering bulk teas from Monterey Bay Herb Co for many years. Their quality is consistent and their service is timely. They are my first choice always.
I placed my first order in Feb 2026 and everything arrived as I expected. Vibrant. Fragrant. Perfect for launching my new business. Thank you!
I searched several sites online before finding Monterey Bay Herb Co, and they had the best selection, and very comparable, or better prices. The herbs I received were of very good quality, and the shipment arrived in a timely manner. I have already placed another order!
You had all of the items I needed, and at a very reasonable price.
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.

