We’re a family living in New Zealand who simply missed the taste of real, fresh tahini. Like many others, we bought what was on the shelves — tahini imported from far away, often three or four months old by the time it reached us. The flavour wasn’t right. The freshness was gone. And the experience? Sometimes hard to stir, sometimes a different brand entirely.

We knew something was missing — not just from the tahini itself, but from the dishes it was meant to bring to life.

So we decided to make our own.

We tested over six varieties of sesame. The one we kept coming back to was Humera.

We began by sourcing sesame seeds from around the world — testing, roasting, and blending at home. Over time, after experimenting with more than six varieties, we found the one: Humera. Full of character, freshness, and flavour. Just what we’d been craving.

But it wasn’t just about the seed. It was about how we made it.

Why stone, and why slow.

Instead of following commercial production trends, we turned back to traditional stone milling — the same method used in ancient Mesopotamian and Mediterranean kitchens, where sesame has been ground and enjoyed for thousands of years. These low-temperature stone mills preserve aroma, protect nutrients, and produce a creamy, honest texture that modern methods just can’t match.

With our small-batch production and seed expertise, we’ve also brought a wider flavour spectrum to New Zealand’s tahini scene — tailoring our roasts and blends to match local tastes, food styles, and chef demands. Mellow and nutty, or bold and toasty — there’s a tahini here that fits your recipe.

Trust, built into the walls.

As we explored the market further, we noticed something missing: clarity and confidence. Most tahini jars came with warnings like “may contain peanuts”, or were made in facilities that also handled gluten, nuts, or soy. That didn’t sit well with us — especially knowing how many people rely on tahini for clean, plant-based nutrition.

So we built something different.

Our production space is purpose-built exclusively for tahini. No peanuts. No gluten. No cross-contamination. Just 100% sesame seeds — roasted, stone-milled, and bottled in a facility designed from the ground up to meet strict allergen-conscious standards. It’s tahini you can trust, whether you’re serving a home recipe or running a professional kitchen.