LINEAGE AND SOURCE

The Proximity of Trust

Our sourcing is a continuation of relationships we were born into. We do not navigate anonymous markets; we return to communities we have known for generations. This proximity allows an uncommon level of trust and oversight, where the finest portions of each harvest are selected at the source.

The Individual Harvest

Every Frankincense and Myrrh tree is shaped by its own environment — elevation, climate, soil, and time. We prioritize careful hand selection, gathering resins only when they have reached their fullest expression. This slower process respects the rhythm of the tree while preserving the depth and integrity of the extract.

An Ancestral Future

Rooted in the sacred resins of Ethiopia, Akbira is gradually expanding into other botanicals from the same ancestral landscapes. Each addition follows the same philosophy: intentional sourcing, biological richness, and a deep connection to origin.