At 50 degrees north latitude, amidst the vast birch forests, spring melts the snow and awakens the earth's vitality. Each year, during a brief 10-12 day harvesting window, birch trees transform nutrients stored through the winter into crisp, clear sap, flowing silently within their trunks. This natural gift, often called "
liquid gold," now makes its way into our lives through modern birch sap processing facilities.
At 4 a.m., harvesters are already deep in the sea of trees. Adhering to traditions passed down for generations, they collect only a small amount of sap from each tree, ensuring the birch forest continues to thrive. This precious raw liquid must reach the factory within two hours, as birch sap—rich in active compounds—is highly prone to oxidation. The entire journey from harvest to processing must be completed within a matter of hours.