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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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Texas
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Everything I need I get here.
September 25, 2025

I've been ordering from here for years and the quality is always great

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Florida
1 review
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Delivery prompt and high quality product
September 24, 2025

The delivery was fast and the product is an excellent quality.

Date of experience: July 30, 2024
Costa Rica
1 review
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#1 for Quality and Variety
September 24, 2025

I LOVE this company! I have used Monterey Bay Herb Co. For 5-years. I have purchased several varieties of herbs and teas blends. They offer organic, whole, cut & sifted, and powder options for many of their products. Organic is very important to me. The quality is 5-stars across the board! I'm a big fan of Chai tea and have used many brands, but Monterey BEATS them all. For example, many brands add more black tea into their chai tea and skimp out on the higher quality herbs like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, cloves, and black pepper. Monterey provides the perfect balance for this warm, spicy, and aromatic tea. Highly recommend!

Date of experience: September 14, 2025
California
1 review
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In reviewing my cart I found problems, ones that continued again with redoing the contents as to correct quantities and this time it included a change in product specified--from desired powder to sliced--and, for a third time, again a quantity issue. As such, their cart appears to be designed to add items and change, too, specifications and is not trustworthy and items need to be reviewed several times before completing order.
Next, although the order for a pound of rosemary was added successfully and paid for, without notification it was suddenly no longer available--but hey, it was in my cart and not sold out, so why the disappearing act?--the four-items I had added to the only truly desired organic powdered rosemary, 1 lb, were shipped; and there was no seamless way to get on their "its back in stock" list, requiring two-emails to establish this.
Lastly, none of the descriptions include "country of origin" designations, and none are found on the labels of the four-items received.
In my experiences with other companies, I expect to be notified about out-of-stock items so as to be allowed to cancel my order or delay it until missing item is available; and every other company indicates country of origin.
These experiences have led to my questioning their claim "organic."

Date of experience: September 13, 2025

Cart kept increasing either quantity desired or actual...
September 9, 2025
Previous review

Cart kept increasing either quantity desired or actual product chosen, requiring several returns to correct.

Date of experience: August 30, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Great Service
September 23, 2025

My shipment was lost and they quickly replaced it.

Date of experience: September 13, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Fantastic shipping
September 23, 2025
Updated review

I have used MBHco more and more in lieu of other wholesalers. Better prices, availability, and selection.

Date of experience: September 12, 2025

Great variety best price
February 14, 2025
Previous review

I order from several herb companies as a small business and MBHC has the best priced organics and multiple options available. Shipping can take a while so keep track of your inventory!

Date of experience: January 4, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Order
September 23, 2025
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I have been ordering from this company for a long time, and I always get good service

Date of experience: September 12, 2025

Herbs
October 6, 2024
Previous review

I love ordering from this company, and I have done so for a long time

Date of experience: September 26, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Monterey Bay Herb Co has made it SO EASY to buy tea in bulk for use in my home. Before I found this website I struggled so much to buy large quantities of loose leaf tea for my at home cold brews. With Monterey Bay Herb Co I now have access to high quality loose leaf tea at a very reasonable price compared to the stuff I was finding at my local grocery stores. HIGHLY recommend!

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Arizona
1 review
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Good
September 22, 2025

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Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Longtime Client
September 22, 2025

HerbCo is a reliable and trustworthy part of our supply chain, our clients have come to depend on the quality and steadfast commitment to efficient delivery. I would love to see the Citrus Green Tea or Ambrosia Tea return to the menu.

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Colorado
2 reviews
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Always quality
September 22, 2025

Every herb I have ordered over the years have been great quality, good price and quick shipping. I'm so glad I found this company for my tea ingredients.

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Great products, service, and value.
September 22, 2025

Great selection, great value, and so much fun to peruse their offerings.

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Excellent Quality Ingredients!
September 22, 2025

I feel like all of the ingredients that I order are very good. I would like to see my order sooner, but everything has been great!

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
California
1 review
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Genuineness
September 22, 2025
Updated review

Overall, the herbs is amazing. They are pure natural herbs 🌿 i well definitely be ordering again. It is indescribable. Just amazing.

Date of experience: September 12, 2025

Great navigation throughout the site
September 8, 2025
Previous review

Great navigation throughout the site. Very informative detail with the product with history behind it.

Date of experience: August 28, 2025
Ohio
1 review
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Na
September 22, 2025

The experience was awesome the freshness and quality were great

Date of experience: September 12, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Everything I need for my tea
September 22, 2025

Monterey Bay has an excellent variety of teas and herbs. I can find everything I need for making my own tea blends.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great selection of products
September 21, 2025
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Always ready to please & make things right that don't go as expected.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025

Reasonable prices, good quality herbs
September 4, 2025
Previous review

Cooperative, efficient staff helping with issues and questions. Long time customer

Date of experience: August 25, 2025
New Mexico
2 reviews
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Cleansing herbs
September 21, 2025

Herbs for pet who was experiencing physical difficulty.

Date of experience: September 15, 2021
Jamaica
1 review
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Great Service
September 21, 2025

It was great. The service have been good since I have joined.

Date of experience: September 11, 2025
New York
1 review
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Timely delivery and great quality
September 21, 2025

My order came on time and in great condition. I've been enjoying them from my last order a few months ago. Just re'd up on some and order some new ones to try!

Date of experience: September 11, 2025