Frequently Asked Questions

Are your berries wildcrafted?

I am not going to insult anyone’s intelligence by suggesting that Tibetan monks are combing the wilds collecting these berries or handpressing juice. That is indeed a romantic notion but I assure you it is pure marketing. Our Goji’s are grown on intensely mineral-rich plantations on the loess plateau of the Autonomous Ningxia Province in China. Our plantations are irrigated directly with the silt laden waters of the Huáng Hé or Yellow River. They are Certified Organic by the highly reputable German organization CERES.

I thought REAL Goji’s came from Tibet or the Himalayas?

Referring to the last question, this is more romantic marketing. Tibet and the Himalayas stir up many wonderful images in our mind and so are being used to market a variety of Wolfberries as either Tibetan or Himalayan Goji. I hate to state the obvious but The Himalayas are not hospitable to growing much of anything much less Goji berries. All scientists concur that the highest quality Wolfberry and only true Goji comes from the Ningxia region. Some are also cultivated in Inner Mongolia.

Having said that, you may find it exciting to know that there is indeed a bit of the Himalayas in every berry. The Yellow River is thus named due to its cloudy appearance. This is due to the incredibly high silt content as the headwaters erode the ancient Himalayan mountains little bit by little bit and carry the pure mineral rock down river to be deposited in Ningxia. Because our plantations are irrigated directly from the mineral rich Yellow River, our berry plants receive a continual dose of mineral fertilization, which then gets delivered to you in the form of a tasty little berry. Nice how Nature works, huh?

How much should I eat?

Most find that a handful or two a day, consistently eaten every day, begins to bring about the subtle yet powerful improvements to overall vibrancy and energy. However, if you are dealing with a true health challenge or are pregnant or breastfeeding, I would suggest a full 50 gram per day dose which is equivalent to about 4-5 handfuls. Listen to your body. If you feel like you want more, then eat more. I can personally eat far more than 5 handfuls in a day---and often do, so eat as many as feels right to YOU.

How come your prices are so competitive?

Because I am an incredibly energized woman who as a former CPA / Controller of Multi-Million Dollar Companies knows how to keep overhead under strict control thereby passing the savings on to you. We are an intentionally small company and will remain so. Our goal is not to be the biggest, just the best!

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