A not-for-profit `organic store rooted in community
Supporting Your Family’s Health, Local Farmers & The Environment
Why Choose reStore
Better nutrition. No toxins in our food, the soil, water and air. Less risk to farmers’ health.
100% Organic
Producers determine the prices for their products. 70% of our revenues go to them.
Fair price to farmers
Enhances traditional seed diversity, empowers farmers to save their own seeds. Increases nutrition, more climate-resilient.
Heirloom seeds
No single-use plastic packaging. Reduces the health risk of plastic toxins leeching into food.
Zero waste
Fresher food on your plates. Reduces carbon footprint of food miles. Strengthens the local economy.
Reduce food miles
Supporting small farmers
Enhances rural livelihoods for small landholders, prevents distress migration.
Staff recommendations
Thendral
reStore Idly Rice
I have only been used to idlis that are white in colour. But off-late I have started trying idly and dosa that are red or other colours! At reStore we have made a special idly rice, combining several traditional rices: Kattuyanam, Poongar, Iluppaipoo Samba, Kichali Samba raw and boiled, and Karunguruvai. These red unpolished rices are very nutritious; the texture of idly and dosa made from this idly rice feels very similar to the white versions I have been used to!
Golden apples
I had never seen golden apples growing up, only red and green! These golden apples have a distinct taste, sweet and crispy. Grown at altitudes of 9000 to 11700 feet in Upper Kinnaur, organic apples are a special seasonal treat. They are carefully transported in temperature-controlled trucks and stocked in Chennai to best preserve their crispness and flavour.
Athimathuram Herbal Drink
Herbal teas and coffees are refreshing alternatives to caffeine. Combining liquorice, long pepper and coriander seeds, our athimathuram tea is very soothing to the throat, and is regarded a remedy for indigestion, mouth and stomach ulcers. Homemade by our dear friend and champion of traditional foods, Tmt. Seethalakshmi.
Almond and Oats cookies
These cookies are made from whole wheat, almond and oats. The oats cookies have a special taste and texture that I love. These are great for tea-time.
“When you eat organic, you’re voting for a food system that is sustainable, humane, and good for the earth” – Maria Rodale
About Us
reStore, founded in 2008 is a vibrant organic store, connecting conscious urban consumers with rural producers.
We bring to market organic staples and fresh produce, sourced directly from farmers, at fair prices.