BIRCH WATER
Revitalising refreshment from Estonian forests
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Known from the following media outlets & German Investment TV-Show “Höhle der Löwen” by VOX.
WHO OR WHAT IS ÖSELBIRCH?
ÖselBirch is a family owned company from Saaremaa. Ösel is the old name for Saaremaa, back in the times when Tallinn was still named Reval. Furthermore, if you write birch in a way that is understandable for the native islander then you get quite a nice word “BÖRCH”!
Our drinks are inspired by our beloved Grandma from Saaremaa (aka. Ösel). Every spring she would tap the trees and collect the nutritious and tasty birch sap and prepare it for fermentation. The fermented brich water was ready by the summer holidays and was the best refreshment on a hot day on a hayfield.
Although our Grandma is still vital and full of power, her birch water supplies are somewhat limited. That’s why we collaborate with several birch sap collectors all over Estonia to bring you this refreshing drink that we have enjoyed for years.
Birch water is tapped from birch trees in the early spring. Just right after the snow melts. In Nordic cultures, it has traditionally been the best revitalising drink from the nature. It nourishes the body with natural trace minerals and vitamins. Some even consider it to be a youth elixir.
CAN I HAVE A BÖRCH, PLEASE?
Why, of course!
ÖselBirch more than just a better alternative to soft drinks! Birch water contains antioxidants like Manganese, traces of other important minerals and vitamins like Magnesium, Vitamin C and so on. You name it, birch water most likely has it!
From our grandmother we learned the sustainable craft of tapping birch water and the craft of fermenting, which gives beneficial lactic acid bacteria and a unique taste bouquet.
An innovative and sustainable refresher based on Nordic traditions.
Our commitment to the environment and sustainability
There is only one planet and we need to treat it with respect and love. This is why we do NOT cut down the trees to collect birch water, instead we collect it in a sustainable way ensuring that the same trees can be tapped for several years to come. This way of tapping birch water is more cost-intensive but keeps the trees for further CO2 absorption.
Part of our profits also go towards non-profit organisations: Every bottle sold donates 3 cents towards World Cleanup Day and we are dedicated to planting new trees with Plant-for-the-planet.org (Click on link to see our tree-counter)
OUR STOCKISTS:
ESTONIA
Supermarkets: PRISMA, RIMI, SELVER | speciality shops | several restaurants, cafes and SPAs
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GERMANY
REWE Süd | Hollerhöfe zu Gast im Dorf | Naturfreund in Bodenmais | Wurzelwerk Berlin
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UK
Londis Ascot Shop
FERMENTED
BIRCH WATER DRINKS
Our Fermented Birch Sap line is based on the fermented birch water “SOUR” that we know from our grandma since we were kids. Fermented birch water contains living cultures that stimulate your digestive system. If fermented tastes are new to you, start with the flavoured versions and work your way up to the pure, living birch water.
FRESH
BIRCH WATER DRINKS
Our Fresh Birch Sap line is based on the fresh birch water tapped from the birch tree in the spring. With its natural sweetness, trace minerals and vitamins it is considered a youth elixir in the Nordic countries. If you are new to birch water, this is a safe place to start enjoying this nature’s gift.
FERMENTED
BIRCH WATER DRINKS
Our Fermented Birch Sap line is based on the fermented birch water “SOUR” that we know from our grandma since we were kids. The fermentation process takes about 4-6 weeks until all the natural sugars have converted. Fermented birch water contains living cultures that stimulate your digestive system. If fermented tastes are new to you, start with the flavoured versions and work your way up to the pure, living birch water.
FRESH
BIRCH WATER DRINKS
Our Fresh Birch Sap line is based on the fresh birch water tapped from the birch tree in the spring. With its natural sweetness, trace minerals and vitamins it is considered a youth elixir in the Nordic countries. If you are new to birch water, this is a safe place to start enjoying this nature’s gift.
BIRCH SAP: NATURAL ENERGY DRINK
Every spring, when the snow melts it means that the nature is waking up after a long winter. So are the birch trees warming up and drawing gallons of water from far beneath the frozen surface of the soil. When tapping these trees, a perfectly clear liquid starts to flow. Harvest time for birch water is brief lasting only a few weeks until the leaf buds burst open. Birch sap is drinkable straight from the tree and when fresh it tastes faintly sweet…
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