130+ y/o San Francisco Heritage Sourdough Starter - Wet

A Living Piece of Baking History 

This isn’t just any sourdough starter — it’s a culture with roots that stretch back more than 130 years. Originally sourced from San Francisco’s world-famous Tartine Bakery, this starter has been faithfully fed and cared for by bakers across generations. Its story begins in the Gold Rush era of the late 1800s, when sourdough was a daily staple for miners and settlers in the American West.

Caring for it is easy, requiring only flour and water, and bringing this starter into your kitchen means carrying forward that legacy. Each loaf you bake is infused with the bold tang, chewy texture, and unmistakable aroma that made San Francisco sourdough legendary. 

A Century-Old San Franciscan Legacy

What makes this starter stand out from all the rest?

• 130+ years of history – a direct link to San Francisco’s Gold Rush era and beyond
• Tartine lineage – carefully maintained by expert bakers for generations
• Distinct flavour profile – bold and tangy with a subtle natural sweetness
• Robust & living culture – wild yeast and lactobacilli that adapt to your baking style

What’s Included?

50g of Wet Sourdough Starter

• This is sent in an airtight, food-quality (BPA-free) sachet

Easy-to-Follow Instructions + Recipes + Lifetime Support

• Detailed instructions on feeding, maintaining, and taking care of your starter
• Tried-and-tested recipes for baking amazing sourdough
• A lifetime of email support to help you with your fermentation journey

🚚 Fast Shipping

• We post our sourdough starters throughout the week so that your starter reaches you as soon as possible
• The starter can safely survive in transit for 2 weeks
• Want your starter to arrive as fresh as possible? Leave a note during checkout or email us, and we'll post your grains on Monday to minimise transit time

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee for 30 days after all purchases. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, we’ll either provide a full refund or resend your order.

Note: The colour of the starter may vary slightly from the picture. The jar depicted in the photo is for advertisement purposes only; it is not included with the starter.