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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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Pleasant helpful phone staff. Thank you. I contacted Monterey Bay Herb Co. Last fall to purchase four pounds of chicory and found wholesale quantities of 100# bags of roasted ground chicory too much for my needs. The woman on your phone referred me to her retail source online, and from there it was easily done. Quick UPS delivery, nicely packaged in four one-pound bags.
Thanks to the woman on the phone in Watsonville today I was able to expedite an order for 2 lbs of roasted chicory for my personal use... thanks for the offer of hundreds of p0unds, but even chicory must have a shelf life (I do!) ekrig
I ordered the Darjeeling and Jasmine teas. They were great. Buying in bulk is nice and it lasts awhile. My last order was July and I am now just needing to order more.
We have a small herbal tea co and can only order small quantities of herbs at a time. We depend on suppliers having good selection of high quality organic herbs at a reasonable price with fast delivery to keep our customers happy. We stumbled on Monterey Bay and have placed several orders since. Every time they have exceeded our expectations. We will continue to use them as our first source before looking anywhere else.
I placed a very large order for my business and was extremely pleased with the quality of every single product I bought. I always recommend them to friends and customers
I mistyped my address and did not realize it until the package was shipped back to Monterey. Called them and we got it fix out and product reshipped quickly.
So far so good. Ordering was easy. Don't have product yet. Don't know how the order process goes yet. So...
Many of the organic powdered herbs I want are not available on a regular basis: Cranberry and Gotu Kola haven't been available for a long time and I've been forced to buy them elsewhere, which I'd rather not.
I usually buy at a local tea and spice store. It's very expensive. Thought I'd give this a shot. Honestly…. My purchase tastes weaker than what I get at the store. I will use it and probably order again though. It was easy to order and I like the company and all they offer. It's been a good experience. I'll just use more tea for each cup and still save money. I'm grateful for the ease and availability. Thank you.
I've used them for both herbal teas for friends, and myself. I've also used their products in bath salts and scrubs I make. They have a much better selection, an easy checkout, and the prices are far better than other sites I've used.
I'm starting up a team business for custom blended teas and I have placed multiple orders. I love how many base ingredients you supply and the grouping of the tea in the store. Shipping times are excellent and I an very satisfied with the quality.
My one note is when coming through the site to do a bulk order there is at least 1-2 out of stock and I lose the minimum free delivery and have to pay additional just for the 1-2 ingredients I needed.
I was having issues with mailing versus shipping address; called and my problem was corrected in short order. This is my third order from Monterey Bay; their awesome customer service matches the quality of their herbs. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
I have already described! Stop already! This is ridiculous that we have to keep doing this for not only each item, but for the "experience" as a whole -AND THEN TO HAVE TO HIT A MINIMUM NUMBER OF CHARACTERS.
I won't do this again! STOP! TOO MUCH!
Seems like each time I try to order, there's always something that's out of stock. That being said, what have ordered is top notch quality.
I am mostly satisfied although one time I ordered I had plastic in one of my 1lb teas. I called to report but all I got was sorry. I should have been offered a new bag. I'm very leery of plastic in anything I have. It was sometime in 2023.
Website tricky to navigate due to overabundance of search suggestions, rate of misclicking very high, get intrusive surveys about my shopping reasons every time
I love your company its products its customer service and general outlook. I often debate do I share my little secret store or pass on to new possible customers. In the end I often share this fabulous source.
Been ordering from HerbCo for years. Never been disappointed. Everyone should have the Cold and flu brew in their home medicine cabinet. It's the fur thing I reach for if I feel like I'm getting sick. It helps every single time. Excellent blend.
Otherwise, I will continue to make these product items purchases. And buying from Monterey Herb Co. In the future. Happy about this transaction overall.
Always good service & delivery. The one time there was an order mix-up, they solved it with one call and got me the right order in just 2 days.
Excellent quality, variety and service 10 out of 10!
I have been shopping with Herb Co for the last couple of years and I have yet to be disappointed. Very happy with the organic selection and every product that I have purchased so far. No complaints
Descriptions of horsetail were spot-on. Product was just as described when I received it. Used for oil infusion - topical, not culinary.
Easy to order and products explained well. Will respond more when I receive and use product
The delivery was quick. I drink a lot of hibiscus tea - I use about a pound of hibiscus leaves every month. I also have been using a lot of dried ginger in my tea and I get that from them as well. Even after paying for shipping you can save a lot over any other supplier of these products (e.g. Amazon).
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.
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