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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 normally go to my local herb room to get my ingredients for teas. I thought that they ordered from here, so I got large quantities. Unfortunately, the cinnamon chips + dandelion root + ginger were all big disappointments. The cinnamon chips do not smell strong, the dandelion root looks different from the normal roasted dandelion root that i get (bc it's organic? I'm not sure why)-- while i usually love the smell of roasted dandelion it does not smell good, and the ginger looks odd and does not smell strong. I would love to support this company, but I'm not sold on the ingredients
When you are out of stock after order processed on line it's real crappy to call me and tell me you are rescinding my 15% off an order which originally was more than 600.
When you sell an OOS item and email a customer to tell them but you refuse to add a different product to the order as customer tells you additional items purchased to reach the 600 required for discount - your customer service totally sucks.
Always ships quickly and is product is packaged beautifully. The employees are knowledgeable and so helpful with any questions or concerns. Love to work with them!
I've been purchasing from Herbco for a very long time, and I find their products to always be superior quality and fairly priced.
The herbs come in sealed bags and are sold by weight, not quantity. It's easy to organize and store the herbs. I repackage them foe personal use in glass jars but some products come in resealable bags
I feel like with the world trying to be healthier businesses arent the only ones buying herbs in bulk. It would be nice to start a rewards program for your returning customers. We order every other week but I make a new account just to get 15% off. Don't get me wrong you guys have great prices but I checked iherb and the price was the same even with the discount. We only chose you guys because my partner isn't the best with change.
I really enjoy making homemade sausage and ham.
The local retail stores do not stock what I need.
I can always find exactly what I want at Monterey Spice.
I have always bought my herbs from here and LOVE them - great quality and good selection. It amazes me that I have to pay $21 + just for shipping. Unfortunately, the shipping cost alone makes me want to look elsewhere for herbs :(
Very pleased with the online shopping experience, prompt. I will continue to order products. Do you think that you will ever offer mushroom glycerin tinctures?
We homebrew with a dark French Roast and chicory. We can't find chicory in stores and have been purchasing it for years from Louisiana. For some reason, that supply is no longer available, but we found the Monterey Herb Co. Online. The order came reasonably fast on the cheapest shipping option and came in easy to recycle baggies. The former supplier had mylar bags in cardboard boxes. Much easier to use and recycle. AND, it took less than ten minutes to make my order of several pounds of chicory...! Yea!
Easy to do, took less than ten minutes to open an account and purchase.
Although I wish shipping was a little bit cheaper I have bought herbs from this company for several years and they never disappoint. They are my go to for herbs and spices.
The freshness of the spices is great. I do think they could be better packaged to assist in future freshness and the "herbs" are too finely ground for my liking.
I will repurchase this product for other events and my own enjoyment. Wonderful lavender, it's so lovely to smell, and the color is fantastic.
Your website is easy to use and I love all the information you give about your products.
This was my second time ordering from this company and I've been completely satisfied both times. Would definitely buy from them again.
I order multiple products for my horses and they are always sealed well with nice resealable bags. The shipping box is also very sturdy and thick so the products are not crushed. The products smell fresh and always seem to be the same in quality. I also buy Acai powder for smoothies and it is quite nice, with good flavor. It is also packaged well in a resealable metalized/foil pouch to keep it fresh and inside that it is inside another plastic bag that is tied closed with a twisty tie and knot with all the air out so it is kept very fresh.
My product was easy to find, at a good price. The check out was easy. It arrived pretty quickly. I liked the packaging which showed the product and was resealable for freshness. I would but here again.
It was easy to find what I wanted and to order it.
I love the products, especially the organic ones. As an herbalist, I only give my clients the highest quality products, and Monterey Bay is where I come.
As a frequent purchasers, I find that your bulk purchase program is inadequate. You should have an easier platform and submission for businesses that need large quantities.
I have never had a bad experience with Monterey Bay. It's always a pleasure.
Website was pretty easy to use. Had everything I was looking for in one place. Shipping didn't take that long. Competitive pricing!
I was able to find horsetail tea using the site's search function as I did not want to scroll through all the wonderful items for sale. I also lliked that the species name was give along with the country of origin. The other info was great and was what I was able to find in my own research. Also, the price was great.
Nice selection. Thanks for putting country of origin and some background information and suggested uses.
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.

