Sea Buckthorn

Organic Sea Buckthorn from Hungary

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a thorny shrub prized for its vivid amber-orange berries and intensely tart, citrus-led flavour. Naturally sharp and aromatic, the fruit can be enjoyed in many forms, from cold-pressed juice and jam to tea, honey and finely milled powder.

At Best of Hungary, we focus on organic Hungarian sea buckthorn with clear provenance and distinctive flavour, selecting products that make this remarkable fruit easier to enjoy in everyday cooking and drinks.

Personally Selected by Monika

Founder Monika Gyenes first became interested in sea buckthorn decades ago, long before it became widely known in the UK. She was therefore particularly pleased to discover Töviskertem, a family farm in Hungary specialising in organic sea buckthorn.

Monika visited the farm herself to see how the berries are cultivated and to understand the provenance behind the products first-hand. During the visit, she tasted the farm’s Askola variety, which stood out for its cleaner and milder, less bitter flavour compared with many other sea buckthorn varieties.

This milder character made Askola especially appealing to Monika: it is easier to enjoy as a food ingredient and provides a more versatile base for products such as juice, jam and compote. That combination of traceable origin, organic cultivation and approachable flavour is why Töviskertem became an important partner in the Best of Hungary sea buckthorn range.

Töviskertem – Organic Sea Buckthorn from the Tisza Floodplain

Töviskertem, meaning “Garden of Thorns”, is a family farm located on the former floodplains of the Tisza River. Sea buckthorn is cultivated organically across four hectares of fertile alluvial soil under the guidance of Edit, who comes from a family with a long horticultural tradition.

The farm specialises in the Askola sea buckthorn variety, valued for its bright fruit character and reduced bitter aftertaste. The berries are used to create a range of organic sea buckthorn products designed to preserve the fruit’s natural flavour while making it more enjoyable and versatile in everyday use.

Why Choose Organic Sea Buckthorn?

Organic cultivation adds an extra layer of confidence in provenance and production methods. The berries are grown under certified organic standards, while Best of Hungary's own organic activities are independently certified by the Soil Association. Our current trading schedule specifically lists Organic Sea Buckthorn Powder, Sea Buckthorn Juice and Sea Buckthorn Tea among the products we are licensed to market as organic. View our current Soil Association Organic Certificate & Trading Schedule.

Organic farming practices also support healthier soils and biodiversity around the growing area, helping preserve the agricultural landscape the crop depends on.

Our range includes organic sea buckthorn juice, sea buckthorn powder, jam, compote, tea and raw honey with sea buckthorn, offering different ways to explore this distinctive fruit.