Origin and Sustainability
The Farm
Karatsu, in Saga, Japan.
A coastal town on the southwestern edge of the country. Here, one family cultivates a chilli grown nowhere else, without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers. The seed has never left the farm.
The Heritage in Numbers
100+
years in one family
1
farm in Karatsu, Saga
0
synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers applied at the farm
0
added preservatives, synthetic colourants, or flavour enhancers
18 to 24
months shelf life
Our Commitments
01
A long-term partnership
An exclusive, long-term agreement with the farm supports the economic foundation that keeps this heritage chilli in cultivation.
02
A short, dedicated chain
We work directly with the farm and supply chefs through a single channel, returning more value to the small-scale producers behind each product.
03
Lower-impact distribution
Our dry-spice format ships at ambient temperature and stores for months, removing the need for cold-chain logistics. A small amount delivers depth, so little is wasted.
04
Considered packaging
Glass and paper are our primary materials, with plastic kept to a minimum. Each box is sized to its bottle to avoid shipping waste.
05
Origin, openly stated
Every product names the origin of its key ingredients: the heirloom chilli and yuzu from Karatsu, Saga, and the principal spices and salt in our blends. Each carries its origins on the label.
Aligned with
UN SDG 12
Our practices support UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, in particular Target 12.3 (reducing food loss), 12.5 (waste prevention by design), and 12.8 (transparent information for those who buy and cook with our spices).