Monterey Bay Herb Co.
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Monterey Bay Herb Co.Reviews 5,041

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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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Arizona
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Love this company & the herbs!
January 5, 2026
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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.

Date of experience: January 30, 2025

Excellent quality, variety and service 10 out of 10!

Date of experience: April 30, 2025
Michigan
1 review
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Satisfied customer
January 5, 2026

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

Date of experience: December 26, 2025
California
1 review
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Horsetail for Oil Infusion
January 5, 2026
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Descriptions of horsetail were spot-on. Product was just as described when I received it. Used for oil infusion - topical, not culinary.

Date of experience: December 24, 2025

Easy to order and products explained well
December 17, 2025
Previous review

Easy to order and products explained well. Will respond more when I receive and use product

Date of experience: December 7, 2025
Illinois
2 reviews
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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).

Date of experience: December 12, 2025

Great quality, great price
December 21, 2025
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What else is there to say?

Date of experience: July 5, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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The best
January 2, 2026

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Date of experience: December 23, 2025
Alabama
1 review
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Great selections and pricing
January 2, 2026
Updated review

I have used this company for years. Excellent service with fast shipping. The selection of herbs is amazing. I buy in bulk and it saves me lots of money each year

Date of experience: December 23, 2025

Best bulk herbs around
December 19, 2025
Previous review

Fast shipping and excellent customer service. Herbs are also fresh and best prices around

Date of experience: December 9, 2025
Texas
1 review
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Best Herb Company
January 1, 2026

I have ordered from a few herbal supply stores and this one is by far my favorite. I will always source my loose leaf herbs here for as long as they are available. The quality is always amazing, and the shipping/delivery is very fast! I have never been disappointed, and I have recommended this company to a few friends that are interested in buying herbs in bulk.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Minnesota
1 review
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I chose Monterey Bay after searching multiple options and finding their prices to be the best. I've found the quality and variety to be excellent.

Date of experience: December 22, 2025
Florida
1 review
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Great prices
December 31, 2025

I received everything I ordered undamaged. Prices are very good compared to the place I use to purchase herbs from. I cannot get attest to the quality as everything has not been used yet.

Date of experience: December 21, 2025
Florida
1 review
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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
1 review
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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
1 review
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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
1 review
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Best Herbal Tea ever!
December 29, 2025
Updated review

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
1 review
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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
Updated review

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 wellπŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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
Updated review

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