Monterey Bay Herb Co.
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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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Florida
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Great Trustworthy Company
December 31, 2025

Always a pleasure shopping with Herbco. Inventory is always available and shipping is fast. I'm on the east coast and my orders arrive within 2-3 days.

Date of experience: December 21, 2025
California
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Always good
December 30, 2025

All these items are gifts for family, so I can't rate them. However, I will say that I'm very impressed w/ Monterey Bay Herb Co. The site is easy to navigate; Always find what I'm looking for and the shipping is very fast.

Date of experience: December 20, 2025
California
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Renewing a passion from my youth
December 30, 2025

Working with herbs to make tisanes, pomanders, potpourri, etc. has been something I enjoyed since I was in my 20s here in San Francisco. The old store on Ellis Street that used to be my source for bulk herbs and oils is long gone, but I am happy that I found Monterey Bay Spice Company, which fulfilled my needs entirely and expeditiously. Great service, great packaging, great products!

Date of experience: December 20, 2025
Wisconsin
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Best Herbal Tea ever!
December 29, 2025
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Monterey Bay is your one stop shop for herbal teas. Very wide selection and very good prices. This will be the only place I shop for tea.

Date of experience: December 19, 2025

Superb teas
September 18, 2025
Previous review

I was suprised by the great prices on the bulk teas.

Date of experience: September 25, 2017
Tennessee
1 review
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Amazing herbs
December 29, 2025

I've been buying from them for a few years. Their herbs have helped me with many of my medical issues, I shop for cooking seasonings, and when I was running my soap business. Prices are great for buying in bulk. Definitely my go to!

Date of experience: December 19, 2025
Arkansas
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Organic Whole Elderberry
December 28, 2025
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Have always had a good experience with Monterey Bay Herb Co... Their products are safe, good, clean, never had to worry about my purchases, ever...

Date of experience: December 18, 2025

Organic Elderberry
December 14, 2025
Previous review

I have found that Monterey Bay Herb Co. Has always had top high quality products... I feel good & safe ordering from them... Been buying from Monterey Bay Spice Co., for quite a while & will keep ordering from them...

Date of experience: December 4, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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Sadly, shipping costs are incredibly inflated
December 28, 2025
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Normally I don't buy products when the cost of the product is equal to the cost of shipping… Especially when the shipment was only 1 pound in total! I think you get more business if you didn't overcharge your customers shipping cost!

Date of experience: December 18, 2025

First, your website sucks!
December 10, 2025
Previous review

First, your website sucks! I'm frustrated because I just spent about 20 minutes trying to make a purchase. I subscribed and made an account but it wouldn't log me in then I tried to get a link to reset the password and nothing came. So I clicked it about seven or eight times to make it work and then got seven or eight emails to reset my password… So incredibly disorganized! I would not have purchased this stuff without the 15% discount which initially you didn't send me. I am unlimited income and I don't appreciate $13 to send 1 pound worth of herbs! This is way overpriced and I feel bad about buying it because not only did I go through all this trouble but I'm paying a premium as well😢😢😢🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

Date of experience: November 30, 2025
Oregon
1 review
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Santa Cruz Local in Oregon
December 27, 2025
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Nobody on Oregon understands what real chai is. Real chai does not come premade in a box, it is not in an instant powder form at the local coffee shop. You either buy it and brew it or buy all the ingredients from MB Herb Co. And make it yourself.

Date of experience: December 17, 2025

I'm an inadvertent 20 year customer
January 7, 2025
Previous review

When I lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains I enjoyed Up n Atom Chai that I purchased at Herb Room in Santa Cruz. I am also pretty sure Cafe Pergolesi served Up n Atom Chai. I just remembered a few months back I was missing the real chai experience and it took quite a while to locate HerbCo. So glad I did, have been ordering other hard to find spices and chai mix (not Up n Atom)

Date of experience: December 28, 2024
Oregon
1 review
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Great place to order herbs.
December 26, 2025

I have ordered from Monterey Bay Herb Co. Off and on for years. They were recommended by a doctor I had. I have found that I can count on their herbs and prices.

Date of experience: December 16, 2025
Georgia
1 review
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Herbs
December 26, 2025
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Haven't got to use yet. I don't have anything else to say. They smell great. Better than some of the others I've got. I'll use you again

Date of experience: December 16, 2025

Just ordered so far I'm happy
December 11, 2025
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Just ordered so far I'm happy

Date of experience: December 1, 2025
North Carolina
1 review
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I took a chance…..
December 26, 2025
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I had never ordered from MBHC before and had never bought tea online. I have a very low tolerance for caffeine, so I was looking for good quality caffeine free loose leaf teas. I purchased chai, orange cranberry, and hibiscus zest, and I love them all. I also ordered chicory and dandelion root for my morning coffee. The products I received are all high quality, and I will definitely continue to order from MBHC.

Date of experience: December 16, 2025

We'll see……
December 12, 2025
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We'll see…….

Date of experience: December 2, 2025
California
1 review
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My #1 Go To!
December 25, 2025
Updated review

I love Monterey Bay Spice Co. They have enabled me to open a section of my business I never thought I would be able to open! I always check them first before I head to any other website, but I haven't had to order herbs from anyone else for a while. Thank you!

Date of experience: December 15, 2025

Permanent Customer
July 1, 2025
Previous review

I have been a devoted customer of Monterey Bay Herb Co for years now, and absolutely intended to continue that loyalty. Once in a while when something is out of stock and I have to go elsewhere for my business I am always so disappointed. It doesn't happen often though! I love the re-sealable bags the herbs come in now, the fast shipping, and knowing that the quality will be excellent.

Date of experience: June 21, 2025
Pennsylvania
1 review
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I have ordered lots of stevia and use lots of it. I have also ordered many other things that I love. My most recent new favorite is the Get Smart Tea. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for great quality with excellent flavor.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
California
1 review
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Real Herb support
December 25, 2025

We appreciate the herbs provided as support to our families wellbeing. We continue to order based on the quality and integrity of the products sold.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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My Tea Experience was exceptional!
December 25, 2025
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I decided to start drinking teas that have healthy benefits. When I found Monterey Bay I was overwhelmed by the Huge selection of herbs! Reasonably priced with the option of Organic as well! I highly recommend them!

Date of experience: December 15, 2025

Experience was great!
December 9, 2025
Previous review

Experience was great! Lot of teas and spices!

Date of experience: November 29, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Great quality
December 25, 2025
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I have ordered from Monterey Bay for about 5 years now and am never disappointed. Herbs are always what I expect and great quality.

Date of experience: December 15, 2025

Great quality
January 31, 2025
Previous review

Your company is my go to for ingredients. Great quality and they came in a resealable bag this time! 😃

Date of experience: January 21, 2025
Texas
1 review
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I order bulk herbs for my horses and I love the benefits they receive from consuming these herbs and I love the saving I receive from this company. The best value on the market. My animal's health and my family's health is vastly improved from the herbs/spices we order from Monterey Bay Herb Co. Thankful for this company.

Date of experience: July 14, 2025
Louisiana
1 review
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Highly Impressed!
December 24, 2025
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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 23, 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