Fermented foods have gained popularity again and are now found in many kitchens in New Zealand. Brimming with probiotics, nutrients and flavour, we can understand why. With the right tools and a helping hand, we want to help you get started on your journey to better health, nutrition, and well-being. We offer a range of fermentation equipment from jars to airlocks and wooden pounders, as well as hands-on workshops and Guides.
Nothing better than a house filled with the aroma of homemade bread. The satisfaction of making an artisan sourdough loaf yourself connects you to your ancestors, who have probably made bread for centuries. We have been making our own sourdough bread for over 16 years now and still enjoy every loaf we produce. We offer regular and gluten-free sourdough starters, eGuides, basic equipment, and workshops. With the right tools and a helping hand, you can succeed in making bread at home - regular and gluten-free.
Our culinary herbs are grown on KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. They are enjoying dry and sun-kissed areas on the farm and are thriving. The aroma is strong, and a little goes a long way. Because they are harvested and dried with care, away from direct sunlight, they retain and concentrate their flavour. The green look proves that they are far superior to their grey counterparts in supermarkets.
A selection of essential cheese-making equipment for natural and conventional cheese-making.
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A bold and flavour-packed Mexican seasoning blend made with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for chilli con carne, BBQ meats, roasted wedges, popcorn, or mixed into sour cream for a delicious spicy dip.
60g packaged in a glass jar.
A fresh, zesty herb blend with bright lemon notes, perfectly crafted to enhance any fish dish. Simply rub over fish before cooking for delicious flavour. Also great mixed into sour cream for a dip or sprinkled over new potatoes.
50g packaged in a glass jar.
Bring your own sourdough to life with our lively traditional starter culture. Choose fresh starter, ready to feed and bake with once it arrives, or dried starter, ideal for long-term storage and easy reactivation for up to 9 months.
Your starter is sent by courier, and our Sourdough Starter eGuide will be emailed to you with simple instructions to feed, activate, and maintain your culture. For more recipes and advanced baking tips, see our Sourdough Bread Baking Guide (sold separately).
Fresh starter is shipped every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday). Orders and payment must be received by 4pm Saturday for the following week’s dispatch. Dried starter ships any day of the week.
Both options are supplied in a sealed pouch (no glass jar included).
Please have some rye flour ready for feeding. We also stock organic wholegrain rye flour.
We also offer a Gluten-Free Sourdough starter.
An introductory hands-on workshop exploring the art and philosophy of natural cheese making. Learn the foundations of traditional methods, gain practical skills, and leave confident to begin your own home cheese-making journey.
Held at KoruKai Herb Farm, Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula (just 1 hour from Halswell), with optional carpooling from Christchurch often available.
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Date: To be confirmed
Lunch included
Accommodation options are available in Pigeon Bay, surrounding bays, and Akaroa.
This is a small, intimate workshop (maximum 8 participants) and is very popular—early booking is highly recommended as spaces always fill quickly.
Fully booked! To go onto the waiting list please sign up below.
This is an informative workshop for anyone interested in healthy food. No cooking skills are required. You will walk away with some easy recipes that you can implement in your own kitchen using basic equipment.
Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2026
Time: 10am-2:30pm
Location: KoruKai Herb Farm, Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula
1 hour from Halswell, Carpooling from Chch is usually possible.
Wholesome lunch included!
Please find Terms & Conditions as well as our cancellation policy here. When signing up for this workshop you automatically agree to the Terms & Conditions. Please make sure to read them.
Pack with 10 stainless steel razor blades for a lame.
Both sides can be used for cutting, so simply turn them round.
Our KoruKai gluten-free organic sourdough starter is very flexible and works with quinoa, millet, brown rice, sorghum and buckwheat flours.
Best to feed with brown rice flour or a combination of the above with some brown rice flour in it. It comes with an eGuide to help you take care of it and gives you a basic bread recipe.
Contains 100% certified organic brown rice flour and filtered spring water.
The fresh starter gets shipped every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
Order and payment needs to be in by 4pm Saturday to get shipped the following Monday.
The dried starter gets shipped any day of the week.
Both starters are shipped in a sealed pouch and do not come with a glass jar.
We are so excited to bring to you an advanced class in natural cheese making. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to make a variety of aged, natural cheeses. We will be making Camembert, Cheddar and Stilton - an English blue cheese.
It is best if you have some basic understanding of natural cheese making, have worked with David Asher's recipes or have attended our Introduction to Natural Cheese making workshop.
Next date to be confirmed!
Time: 10am - 3pm on Saturday and 9:30-3pm on Sunday
Location: KoruKai Herb Farm, Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula
1 hour from Halswell, Carpooling from Chch usually possible.
Accommodation options in Pigeon Bay, surrounding bays and Akaroa. A participant from Okains Bay has some budget accommodation. Get in touch for details.
A warm and aromatic Moroccan-inspired seasoning blend with a perfect balance of herbs and spices. Ideal for tagines, roasted vegetables, meats, and couscous, bringing rich, exotic flavour to everyday cooking.
60g in glass jar.
A rich and savoury chicken seasoning blend made with herbs, spices, and a hint of smokiness. Perfect for roasting, grilling, marinades, and everyday family meals.
50g glass jar.
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We are excited to bring our very popular fermentation workshop to your home!
Classes consist of videos, online lectures, step-by-step instructions, recipes and tips and tricks. We will also answer all your questions and help you along the way. You can join anytime and watch the content at your own pace. You get 6 months to view the contents and ask questions in the forum.
Billions of live probiotics in every tablespoon.
One portion of organic milk kefir grains cultures approximately 1 cup of milk every 24 hours and can multiply to culture up to 1 litre within two weeks under good conditions. Available in hydrated or dehydrated form (please select below).
Easy to use and endlessly reusable, milk kefir grains allow you to make fresh, probiotic-rich kefir.
NZ-wide shipping available to urban and rural addresses, including PO Boxes.
Fresh milk kefir grains are shipped every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday). Orders and payment must be received by 4pm Saturday for dispatch the following Monday.
