Bhutan Superfood and Herbs
Rooted in Soil. Raised by Farmers. Shared with the World.
Grain Products
1.Qunioa
Naturally Grown in the Bhutan.
Our quinoa is cultivated by small family farms in bhutan , using glacial meltwater and traditional farming methods passed down for generations. No pesticides, no artificial fertilizers, just sun, soil, and mountain air. The result is a nutty, fluffy grain with 20% more protein than imported varieties.
What Makes our Qunioa special
100% Bhutan Grown: Sown in high-altitude fields between April and September, harvested by hand
Naturally Organic: Grown without chemicals in soil that’s never seen industrial farming.All 9 essential amino acids, protein, plus iron, magnesium, and fiber
Quick to Cook: Rinses clean in 30 seconds. Ready in 12 minutes.
From Our Farmers to Your Family
Buying our Qunio supports Bhutanese highland communities and help promote natural farming. We help our farmers earn something extra by adding values to what they grow.
Ingredients: Bhutanese white quinoa.
2.Red Rice
Heirloom Grain from the Fertile Valleys of Paro.
Bhutan’s Ancient Staple, Grown the Old Way
For centuries, Bhutanese farmers have cultivated this crimson grain in terraced fields fed by glacial streams. Our red rice is semi-milled, so it keeps its russet bran layer rich in antioxidants, fiber, and earthy flavor. No chemicals, no hybrid seeds. Just heritage paddy, sun, and mountain water.
What Makes our Red Rice special
100% Bhutan Grown: Planted June, harvested November in high-altitude paddies 1200–2500m
Naturally Semi-Polished: Retains the red bran for 3x more iron and 2x more fiber than white rice
Low GI, High Satiety: it keeps you full longer time period. It’s had distinct rose-hued aroma and chewy texture that pairs perfectly with ema datshi or curries
Chemical-Free: Grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizer, following traditional organic-by-default methods
How to Cook It : Rinse once. 1 cup rice : 1 1/1 cups water. Simmer 25–30 mins. Fluff and serve.
From Our Farmers to Your Family
Buying our Qunio supports Bhutanese highland communities and help promote natural farming. We help our farmers earn something extra by adding values to what they grow.
Ingredients: 100% Bhutanese heirloom red rice.
Net Weight: 1kg | 1/2 kg Product of Bhutan
Storage: Store cool and dry. Use within 6 months for best flavor.
3.Buckwheat flour
Bhutan Superfood – Stone-Milled Himalayan Buckwheat Flour
Gluten-Free Grain from the High Valleys of Bumthang, 2600m+
Bhutan’s Mountain Fuel, Ground Fresh
Grown on steep Himalayan slopes and milled slowly on traditional water-powered stones, our buckwheat flour carries the earthy, nutty taste of Bhutan. Grecohis buckwheat has fueled farmers and monks for centuries. Naturally gluten-free, chemical-free, and packed with protein.
What Makes It Different
100% Bhutan Grown: Heirloom sweet buckwheat from Bumthang, planted in spring, harvested by hand in autumn
Stone-Milled, Never Heated: Slow grinding preserves nutrients and gives a fine, silky texture without bitterness
Naturally Gluten-Free: Safe for celiac diets. High in rutin, magnesium, and 13g protein per 100g
Low GI Energy: Complex carbs release slowly. Keeps you full, stabilizes blood sugar
Zero Additives: No bleach, no preservatives. Just whole buckwheat kernels, hulls sifted out
Use It Like This
Make khuli pancakes with eggs for breakfast, swap 30% into roti or pizza dough, or mix with quinoa flour for protein crepes. Also perfect for noodles, puta, or gluten-free baking. Nutty flavor means less sugar needed.
From Mountain Farms to You
Every purchase you make supports highland families in Bumthang and helps preserve crop diversity in Bhutan.
Ingredients: 100% stone-milled Bhutanese buckwheat.
Net Weight: 1 kg | Product of Bhutan
Storage: Keep airtight in cool, dry place. Refrigerate in summer to extend freshness.
Herbal teas
1.Ginger Cordyce Tea
Fire & Vitality from the High Himalayas
Two of Bhutan’s Most Powerful Tonics, in One Cup
We pair fiery Samtse Valley ginger with rare wild cordyceps from Lunana at 4200m. The result is a warming, adaptogenic brew used by highlanders for energy, lung strength, and cold resistance. Spicy, earthy, and deeply restorative.
What’s Inside
Wild Bhutanese Cordyceps: Yartsa gunbu legally harvested by nomads during the one-month season. Ethically sourced, fully traceable
High-Altitude Ginger Sun-dried ginger slices, unpeeled to keep gingerol oils for heat + circulation
Synergy Blend: Ginger drives warmth and digestion, cordyceps supports oxygen uptake and stamina. Traditional pairing in Bhutanese medicine
Caffeine-Free Energy: No crash. Clean fuel for workouts, altitude, or long workdays
Small-Batch Crafted: Hand-packed in Paro.
How to Brew It
Simmer 1 tea bag in 250ml water for 12–15 min. Re-steep 2–3 times to extract all compounds. Add honey and lemon if desired. Best in the morning or pre-workout.100% Bhutanese.
Each box contains 20tea bags, 1g wild cordyceps in box of tea. Limited yearly harvest supports highland communities directly.
Ingredients: Wild Bhutanese cordyceps Ophiocordyceps sinensis, dried ginger root.
Net Weight: 40g| 20brews | Product of Bhutan
Storage: Keep sealed, cool, and dry.
2.Ginger Tumeric tea
Bhutan Superfood – Ginger Turmeric Tea
Himalayan Roots for Daily Resilience
Bhutan’s Ancient Anti-Inflammatory Duo
Fiery ginger from Samtse Valley meets golden turmeric from Tsirang’s foothills, with a pinch of black pepper and native thingye to unlock full potency. This is the tea Bhutanese families brew when the cold hits or the body aches. Spicy, earthy, grounding.
Why It Works
100% Bhutan Grown: Chemical-free ginger + high-curcumin turmeric, sun-dried to preserve oils
Caffeine-Free Relief: For digestion, joints, immunity, and post-workout recovery
Small-Batch Blended: Hand-packed weekly in Thimphu for freshness
How to Brew It
Simmer 1 pyramid bag in 250ml water for 8–10 min. Add honey + lemon, or milk for golden latte. Stronger? Steep 15 min. Naturally sweet from high-altitude roots.
Ingredients: Dried ginger root, turmeric root.
Net Weight: 40g | 20 brews | Product of Bhutan
Storage: Keep sealed in cool, dry place.
3.Ginger beets Tea
Bhutan Superfood – Ginger Beetroot Tea
Spicy Fire Meets Sweet Earth from the Himalayas
Circulation + Endurance in a Cup
We blend zingy ginger with sweet, nitrate-rich beets from Haa Valley at 2700m. The result is a ruby-red, caffeine-free brew used by Bhutanese farmers for warmth, stamina, and post-work recovery. Spicy, earthy, naturally sweet.
What’s Inside
Haa Valley Beetroot: Low-temp dehydrated to keep nitrates + betalains for blood flow and endurance
Ginger Slices: Unpeeled, sun-dried chunks for heat, digestion, and anti-inflammatory gingerol
Perfect Balance: Ginger cuts the earthiness. Beet adds natural sweetness. No sugar needed
Caffeine-Free Pre-Workout: Supports oxygen delivery + circulation without the jitters
How to Brew It
Steep 1 bag in 250ml hot water for 7–9 min. Deep color = ready. Amazing iced too: cold-brew overnight. Add lemon for brightness or honey for a tonic.
Ingredients: Dried beetroot, dried ginger root.
Net Weight: 40g | 20 brews | Product of Bhutan
Storage: Keep sealed, cool, and dry.
Founder & Story
Bhutan Superfood and Herbs was founded by Thinley Yangzom, daughter of highland farmers from Paro. Growing up watching her parents grow red rice, buckwheat,other crops without a drop of chemical, Thinley saw two things: 1) Bhutan’s food is already superfood, and 2) farmers weren’t getting paid fairly for it.
In 2018 ,she started Bhutan Superfood and Herbs to bridge that gap. Today we work directly with many smallholder families across Paro, Bumthang, Haa, Samtse and Tsirang to bring Bhutan’s heirloom grains, native herbs, and wild-foraged tonics to modern kitchens.
Our Mission
Make Bhutan’s traditional foods profitable for farmers and accessible for wellness seekers.
We believe health should not come from imported powders, but from food grown in clean air, glacial water, and living soil. And we believe the people who grow it should thrive.
What We Do
Heirloom Staples: Red rice, quinoa, buckwheat flour – stone-milled and semi-polished to keep nutrients intact
Herbal Teas: Ginger, turmeric, beetroot, and wild cordyceps teas using whole roots and herbs, no powders or flavorings
Farmer-First Sourcing: We pay 35-40% above local market rates and buy in advance so farmers can plan
Zero-Waste Packaging: Plastic-free paper packs, compostable tea bags, kraft boxes printed with soy ink
How We’re Different
Daughter-of-Farmers Lens: Thinley negotiates prices knowing exactly what it costs to weed a paddy at 2500m. Farmers are partners, not suppliers.
Organic-by-Default: Bhutan’s highland farms have never used synthetic chemicals. We document it, test it, and keep it that way.
Small-Batch & Traceable: Each pack traces back to the valley it came from. Quinoa from Paro. Buckwheat from Bumthang. Cordyceps from Lunana.
Tradition + Science: We honor how ema datshi and suja were made for centuries, while testing for curcumin levels, protein, and nitrate content.
Impact Since 2018
Many farming families supported with fair pricing and year-round contracts
8 native crop varieties preserved and replanted.
100% Bhutan grown – nothing imported, nothing blended with outside material
Based in Paro, Bhutan
From our small processing unit in Paro, we clean, mill, pack, and ship across Bhutan. Our team is 80% women, many from farming backgrounds like Thinley.
Vision
To make Bhutan the Himalayan hub for clean, traceable superfoods while ensuring the next generation of farmers sees farming as a path to dignity and prosperity.
