Dried Seabuckthorn Berries

Gathered wild along the riverbanks around Nako and Sangla, where the shrubs grow thick in the cold.

Sun-dried whole with nothing added — no sugar, no oil, no preservative.

• Wild-gathered at 10,000+ ft, Kinnaur
• Sun-dried whole, nothing added
• Very limited quantity — a short, difficult harvest

Steep in hot water for a sharp herbal tea.

Add a few to a smoothie or a compote for tartness.

Eat sparingly as they are — they're extremely sour.

Seabuckthorn has been used in the cold desert regions of the Himalaya for generations, mostly steeped as a drink through the winter.

The berry is widely noted as a source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which is much of why it's gathered at all.

These are general facts about this food, not tested claims about this specific batch. We'd rather tell you what we know than invent numbe