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Monterey Bay Herb Co.Reviews 5,520

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Bulk herbs, spices, seasonings, and teas from Monterey Bay Spice Co. All of our bulk herbs are wholesale.


herbco.com
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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Highly Impressed!
December 25, 2025
Updated review

The quality of the products I received are well beyond my expectations! That combined with the price and quick shipping makes it a no brainer for me that this is going to be my go-to supplier for all things herb related!

Date of experience: December 14, 2025

Best place to purchase your herbs!
December 8, 2025
Previous review

Cheapest place to purchase herbs at an excellent quality with quick shipping times!

Date of experience: November 28, 2025
North Dakota
1 review
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Today went quite smoothly but when I was trying to place my order a few days ago it was extra slow and my cart wouldn't show up multiple times.

Date of experience: December 14, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Good
December 24, 2025

Ordering is very nice and simple. Also I like the pictures of the products. The quality of the products is excellent.

The only thing I don't like is the high cost of shipping and the high threshold for free shipping.

Date of experience: October 1, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Exactly what we ordered, good quality
December 23, 2025

We got exactly what we ordered, everything was packaged so nothing got air to it, good quality spices, will definitely order again.

Date of experience: April 4, 2025
California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Great company, fabulous prices!
December 23, 2025
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Massive bags af tea. I was pleasantly surprised to open the shipment and find massive, fresh beautiful tea. Your online store is very easy explore. I will always buy from Monterey Bay Herb Co.

Date of experience: December 12, 2025

It was easy to find my products
December 8, 2025
Previous review

It was easy to find my products. Plenty of organic options!

Date of experience: November 27, 2025
California
1 review
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Consistency and value
December 23, 2025

I have bought spices and teas for years through you guys and it is always a great experience. I like the variety and I feel like I discover something new to research on the side every time I place an order.

Date of experience: December 12, 2025
California
1 review
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Easy ordering and lots of info
December 22, 2025

Easy ordering process. Lots of helpful information provided regarding the herbs. And I also like the related articles found on their website. I feel like they really care about their customers and want them to know more about herbs and how to use them to improve our health.

Date of experience: December 12, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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I would be ordering more but...
December 21, 2025

In the past I had an issue with a product that was either of very poor quality or had been mislabeled because it clearly was not the actual herb or of characteristic quality I know from 20 years of consistent use, but instead I was given the runaround and treated rudely, and only after a month was finally given a refund. I also gave that Reishi product ((it did not look or taste like reishi powder) a poor rating on the website and when I looked for my rating more recently I did not see it listed on the site which seems very fraudulent if the ratings are being manipulated to only being higher ones than what actual users give it. I'm only buying again with some hesitation because the prices are very reasonable and crossing my fingers that there won't be any problems with the quality. I would likely be buying more often from Herbco if I never had the previous quality issue and more recently didn't see the ratings manipulations..

Date of experience: June 22, 2023
Oklahoma
1 review
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Decades cooking
December 21, 2025

Momma ordered spices from you for our family for decades. Now that she has passed, I'm ordering for my children and grandchildren.

Date of experience: December 11, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Butterfly Pea Flower
December 20, 2025
Updated review

Originally ordered the organic but was notified you were out and I would be getting a credit. Would have been nice had they suggested substituting the regular Butterfly Pea Flower.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025

Excited to try this product
December 3, 2025
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Excited to try this product.

Date of experience: November 23, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Superior products
December 20, 2025

Only shop here, great prices, great quality products.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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I'll be back!
December 20, 2025

As I learn how to work with herbs and spices, I am glad to have somewhere to order these items from. I have ordered thing in the past as well including some dried orange blossom petals and lavender blossoms which worked out perfectly for my sisters wedding. Monterey Bay Herb Co. Has become one of my go to places.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Great place for herbs
December 20, 2025
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We order from here a lot, and it has always worked out good for us.

Date of experience: December 10, 2025

Super Herbs
June 15, 2025
Previous review

We have found the quality to be excellent and the delivery quick and easy.

Date of experience: June 5, 2025
Florida
2 reviews
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Wonderful
December 20, 2025
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Everything about Herb Co (Monetary Bay Spice Co.) is wonderful! The product is consistent, ordering is a breeze, delivery is swift, and the cost is very reasonable!

Date of experience: December 10, 2025

Excellent
February 22, 2025
Previous review

Excellent product and excellent service! I wouldn't purchase anywhere else - I am a Monterey Bay Herb Co customer for life!

Date of experience: February 12, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Nice to have an alternative to Walmart and Amazon when it comes to herbs, but with all things being pretty close to equal, the bottom line still rules for old-timers eking out a living on a fixed income. If you can make some kind of accommodation for people like us, you'll have steady customers. But again, sorry to say, all things being pretty much equal, the bottom line by necessity will always rule. And excessive S&H is the deal killer.

Also, Watsonville USPS did not keep delivery status up-to-date and left us wondering. And have received emails asking for some kind of feedback that led nowhere, links invalid, page expired, etc. Not good.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Greatly appreciate the full story pages, contain lots...
December 5, 2025
Previous review

Greatly appreciate the full story pages, contain lots of useful information but could be even better. For instance, on how to actually make salves and tinctures with comfrey, say, or calendula. The wife buys boxfuls of calendula cream--all the way from France! Leaves the tubes all over the place, and I'm sure they cost a pretty penny. Drives me crazy. If she could make something on her own that was more wholesome and affordable, that would be a great help.
The pictures and info on the regular page are very nice, and the site is pretty easy to navigate. May be the best of its kind. Sure beats buying the stuff on Amazon. Ugh! The thought of putting money into Bezos' pockets makes my skin crawl.

Date of experience: November 25, 2025
California
1 review
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Good product, good selection
December 19, 2025
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Montery Bay Herb Co. Has a wide selection of herbs and spices with good quality and reasonable prices. I always get my herbs in a timely manner.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Great quality - not always available
March 12, 2025
Previous review

Monterey Bay Herb carries a great selection of herbs/plants, even items that are difficult to find elsewhere. The quality of the herbs is good. The only issue I have is that availability is not always great - there is at least one or two herbs needed each time that are out of stock, and this last time that I ordered there were three herbs that I needed that were unavailable. Other than this, I love the company and product.

Date of experience: March 1, 2025
Kansas
1 review
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Good products, expensive shipping
December 19, 2025
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I've bought from Monterey Bay herb company for many years but recently, their shipping prices have been pretty high so i try to only order when I have enough to warrant the expensive shipping.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Good Products
May 6, 2025
Previous review

I like the products this company sells; it helps with my business. The only thing I would prefer is lower shipping prices and when a product is discontinued, for it to be removed from the listing of herbs available so one doesn't waste time.

Date of experience: April 26, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I cringe when I see the Shipping Cost
December 19, 2025
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I always receive good quality products and the selection is fantastic. I just wish the free shipping was available at $100 rather than what it is now.

Date of experience: December 9, 2025

Excellent quality and reasonable prices
May 16, 2025
Previous review

I am always pleased with the products. They have a lovely green tea that I absolutely love. Their mullein is fabulous. I've gotten many more items, but haven't used them all yet. This is my go-to place for herbs, teas, spices and information.

Date of experience: May 6, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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Wonderful service and products
December 19, 2025
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I have ordered quite a few herbs from them and they arrive timely and are priced very reasonably! I have been a customer since 2023

Date of experience: December 8, 2025

Horse and goat care
April 29, 2025
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The herbs I order I use to ensure my horses and goats receive the best nutrition possible. They always arrive within days and are fresh and packaged very nicely.

Date of experience: April 18, 2025
Washington
1 review
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Honest company and a great go to!
December 18, 2025

Every interaction has been great, ordering is easy straightforward shipping is quick.

When blending recipes the ratios are very important and I can count on the Herbco product weights to be accurate, unlike other large companies that short weight.

Honest company and a great go to!

Date of experience: December 8, 2025