Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely. Our marinated olives are preserved using only salt and white vinegar (a traditional brine method used for thousands of years). Our dried products — hibiscus, molokhia, and spearmint — are preserved entirely through dehydration. No sulphur dioxide, no sodium benzoate, no citric acid, no artificial additives of any kind.

Marinated Olives: 18 months sealed, 3 months refrigerated after opening. Dried Hibiscus: 24 months sealed, 9 months after opening. Dried Molokhia: 36 months sealed, 6 months after opening. Wild Spearmint: 36 months sealed, 6 months after opening.

Our products are grown and harvested using natural methods in Siwa's traditional agricultural environment, without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. We are not currently certified organic (certification is a formal third-party process), but our practices are entirely natural.

Yes. All Siwa Reserve products are 100% plant-based (vegan) and naturally gluten-free. The only ingredients are the products themselves — olives, hibiscus petals, molokhia leaves, or spearmint leaves — and for the olives: water, salt, white vinegar, garlic, and herbs.

Exclusively from the Siwa Oasis in the Matruh Governorate of Egypt's Western Desert — 560km west of Cairo. We do not blend with produce from other regions or import.

Yes, significantly. Wild mountain spearmint grows naturally around Siwa's underground springs and has never been commercially cultivated. Wild plants develop 3–5x the concentration of essential oils (primarily carvone and limonene) compared to farmed spearmint, giving a far more intense aroma and flavour. It is also more nutritionally dense.

We handle all orders directly via WhatsApp. Click 'Order Now' on any product page, or message us at the number on our Contact page. We'll confirm availability, pricing, and arrange delivery.

Yes. We deliver nationwide across Egypt via courier. Delivery times vary by governorate — typically 1–3 business days for Cairo and surrounding cities, and 2–5 business days for other governorates.

We are currently working on international shipping to the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait) and European markets. Contact us via WhatsApp to discuss international orders and we will advise on current options.

We accept cash on delivery (for Cairo and 10th of Ramadan City area) and bank transfer for orders across Egypt and international orders. Instapay is also available.

No minimum for retail orders. For wholesale (hotels, restaurants, retail stores), we recommend starting from 5kg per product — contact us for wholesale pricing.

Glass is chemically inert — it doesn't leach anything into the product and doesn't affect flavour. It's also fully recyclable and signals quality. Plastic containers can interact with acidic brine over time.

Hibiscus petals are extremely sensitive to light and moisture — both degrade the anthocyanins (the compounds responsible for colour and antioxidant activity). Our powder-coated espresso tins block 100% of light and form a near-hermetic seal, far superior to paper or plastic bags.

Our kraft paper pouches for molokhia and spearmint have a multi-layer construction: outer kraft paper, inner foil barrier liner. The foil layer blocks moisture, oxygen, and light. The resealable zipper maintains freshness after opening.

Absolutely — and we encourage it. The wide-mouth olive jars are perfect for storing olives, pickles, grains, seeds, or as small vases. The tins are ideal for loose-leaf tea, spices, or stationery.

Dried hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is exceptionally rich in anthocyanins and Vitamin C. Studies have shown hibiscus tea may support cardiovascular health, help regulate blood pressure, and provide antioxidant protection. Our hibiscus is sun-dried at low temperature to preserve these compounds.

Yes — drying concentrates nutrients. Dried molokhia retains high levels of iron, vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and dietary fibre. It rehydrates rapidly in cooking and restores its silky texture in soups and stews.

All four products are whole, natural foods with no additives. However, as with any dietary question during pregnancy, we recommend consulting your physician. Spearmint tea in large quantities is sometimes discussed in medical literature — moderate consumption is generally considered safe.