A healthy substitution for cereals, oatmeal or other breakfast.
Tsamba or tsampa is a type of flour made from ground, roasted barley, which has sustained Tibetans for over a thousand years. We use the heirloom Tibetan Purple Barley variety, now grown in the USA.
Tsampa is a beloved staple in the Tibetan diet and is enjoyed in many ways. It's a common breakfast for Tibetans, including the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama begins his day with a bowl of tsampa.
The Guardian once described it as the "Breakfast of champions: the Dalai Lama's tsampa."
Our convenient, no-cook Tsamba breakfast mix is packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. With ancient whole grains for sustained energy, this superfood blend is perfect for busy mornings or outdoor adventures
Here's what you'll love:
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Ready in minutes: Add hot tea (along with a teaspoon of butter, the Tibetan way), hot milk of your choice, or simply hot water, stir, and enjoy.
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Make it your own: Add your favorite toppings like berries or other fruits
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Naturally sweet & satisfying: The dates provide some sweetness, while the hazelnuts add a robust flavor & pleasing crunch.
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Nutrient powerhouse: Packed with fiber, antioxidants, protein, vitamins, and minerals, Purple Barley is a low-glycemic (30) superfood that energizes you all morning.
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Clean ingredients: Organic, non-GMO, and free from added sugars, additives, flavors, or colorings—Just 100% whole grain, natural goodness.
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Eco-friendly & local: Sourcing eco-friendly Purple Karma Barley & hazelnuts locally from Oregon, supporting sustainable farming practices.
INGREDIENTS
Organic Tibetan Tsamba (Roasted Purple Karma Barley Flour)
Organic Date Powder
Organic Roasted Hazelnuts
Organic Diced Dates
and Himalayan Pink Salt
Contains tree nuts (hazelnuts)
Fuel your day like the ancient Tibetan nomad with our Tsamba breakfast cereal with hazelnuts nuts and dates!
FUN FACTS
An American brought this heirloom purple barley from Tibet in 1924 and saved the seeds in the USDA seed bank until recent years. We feel fortunate to source this heirloom, climate-resilient crop locally in Oregon.
