Every autumn, when the Baltic air turns crisp and the moss is still wet with morning dew, we walk into the forest.
No machines. No GPS grids. Just baskets, knives, and decades of local knowledge.
Our harvesting grounds are located along the Lithuania–Latvia border, near the village of Ezere – a quiet corridor of old‑growth pines, birches, and hidden clearings. This is where Amanita pantherina and Amanita muscaria have grown wild for centuries.
The Baltic region is special for three reasons:
Clean soil – Low industrial pollution, no heavy metals.
Natural forest composition – Mixed woods that Amanita species love.
Strong foraging traditions – Local families have harvested wild mushrooms for generations.
We don’t cultivate. We don’t spray. We simply find and preserve what nature already made perfect.
| Step | What we do |
|---|---|
| 1. Spotting | Walk slowly, scan the moss under pines and birches. Pantherina hides well – brown on brown. |
| 2. Identification | Double‑check white warts, skirt ring, bulbous base. No guesswork. |
| 3. Cutting | Use a knife to cut the stem (never pull – protects the mycelium). |
| 4. Basket collection | Never plastic bags. Baskets keep caps from sweating and breaking. |
| 5. Cleaning | Gently brush off pine needles and dirt on site. |
We leave the smallest buttons behind. Sustainability means taking only what is ready.
After harvest, we bring the caps to our small drying facility – a converted wooden cabin with low‑temperature dehydrators.
Why low and slow?
High heat destroys the natural color and makes caps brittle. Our method (35–40°C for 24–48 hours) preserves:
The rich brown caps with white warts (pantherina)
The orange‑red colour of muscaria
The structural integrity of the gills and stem
Once fully dried, each batch is inspected by hand. B‑grade broken caps go into one box. Premium intact caps into another. Then packed in moisture‑proof, discreet bags – ready for worldwide shipping.
We are not a factory. We are three enthusiasts who believe that:
Wild mushrooms should be honestly presented – no fake “organic” labels, just real origin.
Customers deserve transparency – you know exactly where your specimen came from.
This tradition should continue for generations – so we never over‑harvest.
Next time you hold one of our Amanita pantherina caps, look closely.
The tiny dirt speck. The slightly uneven warts. The natural curve of the cap.
That’s not imperfection.
That’s the signature of a real Baltic forest.
Have questions about our harvesting process or a specific batch?
Contact us – we reply within 24 hours.