Tibetan Tsamba (Tsampa རྩམ་པ)

Ancient Tibetan superfood for the modern world

🌾 What Is Tsamba?

Tsamba (also spelled Tsampa) is a roasted barley flour. It’s as essential to Tibet as rice is to Asia and corn to the Americas. Tibetans (the Dalai Lama included!) have sought nourishment from Tsamba for over a thousand years.

We handcraft our Tsamba using Tibetan Purple Karma Barley, now grown in the Pacific Northwest. Roasted low and slow, it delivers an intensely nutty, toasty flavor that’s grounding, rich, and naturally nourishing.

“Breakfast of champions: the Dalai Lama's Tsampa.” — The Guardian

 Why You’ll Love It

Made with organic, heirloom Purple Karma Barley

Naturally rich in protein, fiber, and minerals

Low glycemic (GI: 30)

Climate-resilient grain & locally grown in Oregon

Clean-label, non-GMO, and certified organic ingredients

🍽️ How to Use It

You can use Tsamba like you use flour. It’s already roasted, so no cooking required. Plus, you’ll reap its many superfood benefits.

Mix it into:

Energy bites and protein balls

Smoothies and breakfast bowls

Pancakes, cookies, piecrust, and other baked goods

Savory recipes like soups, stews, and veggie patties

Add 1–2 tablespoons to your dish for a boost of flavor, texture, and nutrition.

Ingredients

Roasted Organic Purple Karma Barley

That’s it. No additives. No shortcuts.

🌱 The Story Behind the Grain

This beautiful purple barley was brought from Tibet to the U.S. in 1924, where it has been preserved in a USDA seed bank for nearly a century. Today, we source the heirloom, climate-resilient purple barley from the US Northwest and handcraft it into nutrient-dense, tasty foods that both preserve ancient traditions and promote modern wellness.