Description
xThe Method
Blackthorns' ways are patient, gentle and sustainable: Scottish West Coast sea water is slowly trickled through the country's only graduation thorn tower whilst being evaporated by the exhilarating West Coast winds. Reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, the imposing tower of thorns sits facing the sea and the mountains of Arran. This spiky structure is incredibly effective as well as being visually impressive: it enables a significant acceleration of the evaporation process required for sea salt production. Sea water is dribbled through 54 wooden taps and a series of channels which are checked and adjusted daily according to the weather. The sea water seeps along every twig and thorn, maximising exposure to our powerful and persistent coastal winds (and any sun that might be showing face). The emerging droplets partially evaporate and any remaining liquid becomes a more concentrated brine. The final stage is all skill and alchemy: we take the now exceptionally salty brine, add our Salters and their intricate knowledge of our salt, some gentle heat and nothing else... at all.
- 100% Scottish Sea Salt Flakes - made with wind, sea and thorns on the West Coast of Scotland
- Natural and sustainable process – using the world’s only salt producing thorn tower
- Hailed by some of the country’s top chefs as exceptional in its tastes
Product Reviews
xShipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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