Bulk Department
A Pinch Or A Pound — in The Merc’s Bulk section, you can pick up staple ingredients in just the quantity you’re after. Our Bulk sections are carefully tended to maintain freshness and quality.

Whether you’re looking for organic grains such as quinoa, fair-trade teas and coffees, local flours or gourmet spices, we have what you need — and lots of treats you might like to try. (Have you ever cooked with a hand-pollinated, sun-dried, bourbon-cured vanilla bean?)

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff loves to share what we know about using these fresh ingredients — everything from how to brew perfect green tea to how to prepare bulgar wheat.

When You Shop The Merc’s Bulk Section, You’ll See:

- We pride ourselves on our selection of fair trade coffee beans and loose-leaf
- teas, many of which have been blended or roasted locally
- We carry local specialty flours, whole grains and rices
- We’re the place to stock up your pantry on staples such as nuts, dried fruits
- and a wide selection of spices
- We seek out ethically wild-harvested and certified organic medicinal herbs

Our Bulk Section Is Your Bulk Section
We want to help you maximize it. Do you have a favorite spice, herb or tea that you can’t get enough of? Consider ordering by the pound for a 10% discount. Also, if you want to replenish your spices, consider bringing in your empty jars; we’ll weigh them for you and you can fill them directly. Looking for something you can’t find on our shelves? We would love to order it for you!  We source from a wide variety of organic and sustainable companies who specialize in the esoteric and exotic.