The Complete Guide to Authentic Siberian Cedar Oil: Meet Our Producers & An Inside Look at Traditional Production Methods

[This article is summarized from the above interview with Tatiana and Andrey - highly worth watching!]

On the Lyubimovka (“Beloved Place”) Kin's Domain Settlement in Russia, nestled among pristine forests and surrounded by the laughter of children, lies a remarkable workshop where some of the world's finest Siberian cedar oil is produced by hand. 

This is where Andrey and Tatiana, the passionate producers behind our Siberian cedar oil, have dedicated their lives to creating an extraordinary gift from the Taiga that carries the energy of love, joy, and uncompromising quality.

A Journey Rooted in the Ringing Cedars

Andrey and Tatiana's story began when they discovered Vladimir Megre's Ringing Cedars of Russia book series.

After reading the books, they knew their lives needed to change, especially when their first son was born. They wanted him to have a different childhood—one filled with clean air, food grown in their own garden, and education that went beyond conventional schooling. This vision led them to search for land and eventually settle in the beautiful Lyubimovka Kin's Domain Settlement, where they now live surrounded by nature and like-minded families.

When they first moved to their new home, they experienced what felt like a magical welcome—a large owl appeared outside their window every morning for a full week, as if greeting them to their new life. This sign from nature seemed to confirm they had found their true calling.

The Birth of Their Cedar Oil Mission

Understanding the importance of Siberian cedar oil from their reading of the Ringing Cedars books, Andrey and Tatiana realized that if they wanted truly high-quality oil, they would need to make it themselves.

Andrey designed and built their first wooden press by hand, initially pressing oil through the night to meet the growing demand from friends and neighbors who experienced the remarkable benefits of their product.

What started as a personal quest for quality oil gradually evolved into their life's mission. They considered various endeavors—baking bread, different crafts—but ultimately understood that cedar oil production was their true calling. Despite facing years of challenge where people questioned why they should pay more for their oil compared to cheaper alternatives available in the stores in Russia, they persevered, knowing their product was fundamentally different and superior.

The Sacred Art of Traditional Cedar Oil Production

Sourcing Only the Finest Cedar Nuts

The foundation of exceptional Siberian cedar oil begins with the cedar nuts themselves. Andrey and Tatiana use only Grade-1 Siberian cedar nuts—those with uniform, pale-beige kernels that represent the highest quality available. They refuse to use the cheaper Grade-2, Grade-3, or even the unofficial "Grade-4" nuts that the majority of producers often settle for to reduce costs.

• Highest Grade (Premium): Fresh, unheated, properly cleaned nuts with no rancid kernels 
• Second and Third Grade: Lower quality nuts that may be over-dried or contain some rancid kernels
• Fourth Grade: The lowest quality nuts, often used by mass producers for cheap oil

"It's like making tomato juice from rotten tomatoes," Andrey explains when describing why they reject lower-grade nuts. Their nuts are wild-harvested from deep in the Siberian taiga, where they ripen naturally in their pristine habitat, absorbing all the beneficial elements possible from the untouched, naturally fertilized soil.

The nuts are shelled and vacuum-sealed directly in Siberia, then shipped cold to maintain freshness. The vacuum packaging is only opened moments before pressing, ensuring that oxidation cannot begin during storage. This attention to detail means that when they open a vacuum-sealed package, the nuts are as fresh as if they had just been cleaned.

The difference is dramatic—premium nuts produce light, nearly odorless oil, while lower grades create dark, strongly scented oil that may smell appealing but lacks the therapeutic properties

The Wooden Oil Press Tradition

What truly sets their Siberian cedar oil apart is their commitment to traditional 100% wooden pressing methods. Not a single drop of their oil ever touches metal during the entire production process. They use oak barrels exclusively, following the same methods that Siberian artisans employed centuries ago.

The process is beautifully simple yet precise: cleaned cedar nuts are placed in a linen pouch, which is then positioned inside an oak barrel. The pouch is completely surrounded by wood, and gentle pressure is applied through their handcrafted wooden press. The temperature never exceeds 45°C (113°F) at any point during the process, ensuring that every delicate nutrient and beneficial compound remains intact.

This traditional method yields approximately 50% less oil than industrial processes, as they intentionally avoid heat or solvent-based extraction methods that would increase output but destroy the oil's life force. The result is a living oil that retains all its natural properties and energy.

The True Meaning of "Cold-Pressed"

Most commercial oils labeled as "cold-pressed" are actually processed at temperatures reaching 90°C (194°F) in industrial screw presses, which are essentially giant meat grinders that generate enormous heat through friction. While this temperature is technically considered "cold-pressed" by industrial standards, it's far from the gentle process that Siberian cedar oil requires to maintain its full potency.

Andrey and Tatiana's wooden press method ensures true cold pressing, with temperatures never exceeding room temperature levels. This is why their oil has such a mild, clean taste compared to oils that have been heat-processed, which often have a strong cedar flavor as a result of the high temperatures used in extraction.

The Importance of Quality: Why Every Detail Matters

The Color of Authenticity

One of the most telling indicators of cedar oil quality is its color. Authentic, high-grade cedar oil should be nearly clear with just a slight golden tint. Darker oils that resemble the color of cookies or have a deep amber hue typically indicate the use of lower-grade nuts or high-temperature processing methods.

When Andrey shows fresh oil being pressed from their highest-quality nuts, it flows out very transparent and a light yellow color—a visual testament to the purity and freshness of both the nuts and the gentle extraction process. Some customers, accustomed to darker commercial cedar oils, have even questioned whether they received the right product because their oil is so pure and light-colored.

Metal Contact: The Hidden Destroyer

The prohibition against metal contact extends beyond just the pressing process. Andrey and Tatiana recommend using only wooden spoons when consuming their Siberian cedar oil, as even brief contact with metal can begin to degrade the oil's beneficial properties. This traditional wisdom recognizes that metal not only destroys certain beneficial compounds but also affects the energetic properties of the oil.

This sensitivity to metal is one reason why their oil is so uniquely potent and why traditional Siberian methods specifically avoided any metal contact during production and consumption.

Storage and Freshness: Preserving Life Force

Understanding that Siberian cedar oil is at its most beneficial when freshest, Andrey and Tatiana have developed specific storage and handling protocols. All of oil is stored in their climate-controlled facility under refrigeration before shipping to the USA — and once it arrives in the USA, it is also refrigerated before shipping to customers at siberiancedaroil.com. They use dark glass bottles to protect the oil from light-induced oxidation.

Once opened, they recommend consuming the oil within two months for maximum benefit, as each time the bottle is opened, new oxygen enters and begins a slow oxidation process. While the oil remains good for longer periods when properly stored in the refrigerator, the peak nutritional value is maintained during those first two months after opening.

Notably, they set a conservative four-month expiration date on their bottles, not because the oil spoils after this time, but to encourage customers to consume it while it's at its peak freshness rather than saving it for special occasions.

The Direct-to-Consumer Philosophy

Unlike mass producers who stock shelves with oils that may sit for months or years, Andrey and Tatiana employ a "press-to-order" system. When customers place orders, they respond by pressing fresh oil specifically for those orders. This ensures that every bottle arrives at peak freshness and full nutrient strength.

This approach requires maintaining a waiting list of approximately 10 days for pressing, but it guarantees that customers receive oil that was pressed specifically for them rather than pre-made inventory. This commitment to freshness over convenience reflects their dedication to providing the highest quality product possible.

[Note: We order large batches that are pressed on demand and shipped to us.]

Health Benefits and Applications

Cellular Nutrition and Regeneration

Siberian cedar oil provides essential cellular nutrition that many people lack for years. As Tatiana explains, when cells begin receiving the nutrients they need, remarkable transformations occur throughout the body:

• Skin improvements: Reduced sagging, increased elasticity, and natural glow
• Hair and nail strengthening: Enhanced growth and vitality
• Immune system support: Children raised on the oil rarely get sick
• Digestive health: Supports healthy gut bacteria and reduces inflammation

The Trans-Fat Problem

Modern food production has flooded the market with harmful trans-fats from palm oil and other industrial sources. These compounds act as antagonists to beneficial fats, causing nutritional deficiencies even when people consume adequate vitamins and minerals.

Authentic Siberian cedar oil helps break down these harmful trans-fats, allowing the body to eliminate them naturally. This explains why people experience such dramatic health improvements when incorporating high-quality oil into their diets.

Special Applications for Women

The oil offers particular benefits for women's health:

• Pregnancy support: Prevents stretch marks when consumed regularly, not just applied topically
• Easier childbirth: Promotes tissue elasticity for smoother delivery
• Natural skincare: Superior to expensive creams for facial care
• Cellulite reduction: Improves cellular function and tissue quality

Safe for Children

The oil is naturally hypoallergenic and safe for children from their first solid foods. Children who grow up consuming high-quality cedar oil demonstrate exceptional immunity and overall health.

Beyond Nutrition: A Family Legacy

What makes this Siberian cedar oil truly special extends beyond its exceptional production methods. The oil is produced in an environment filled with joy, surrounded by children playing and families living harmoniously with nature. Andrey and Tatiana believe—and their customers consistently report—that this positive energy is transmitted into the oil itself.

Their children, along with other children in their community, have grown up consuming this oil daily and demonstrate remarkable immunity and vitality. These "cedar oil children," as they're affectionately known, rarely get sick and represent living testimonials to the oil's life-supporting properties.

The Counterfeit Challenge

As Siberian cedar oil gains recognition for its exceptional benefits, Andrey and Tatiana have witnessed increasing numbers of counterfeit products entering the market. These inferior oils often use low-grade nuts, employ heat processing, or dilute pure cedar oil with cheap, refined sunflower oil that has no taste or color, making the adulteration virtually undetectable.

Unscrupulous producers might even deliberately heat cedar nuts to create a stronger cedar flavor and aroma, which inexperienced consumers might mistake for higher quality. However, this stronger taste actually indicates thermal damage to the oil's beneficial compounds.

Understanding Quality and Avoiding Counterfeits — Visual Quality Indicators

Authentic Siberian cedar oil from premium nuts appears:

• Nearly clear with only a slight straw colored tint
• Minimal odor—fresh nuts produce almost odorless oil
• Light consistency—flows easily and appears transparent

See the proper color of Siberian cedar (pine) nut oil here, as shown by Andrey and Tatiana in the above interview.Inferior oils appear:

• Dark amber to brown—indicating heated or rancid nuts
• Strong cedar scent—paradoxically indicates lower quality
• Thick consistency—suggests heating or oxidation

The Energy of Thought & The Settlement

Perhaps most remarkably, Andrey and Tatiana emphasize the importance of the energy and good feelings behind their oil production. Their workshop is located directly beside their home on the settlement, where there are no fences between neighbors and children play freely throughout the day. They maintain that entering their workshop in a positive state of mind is essential, as the energy of the producers becomes part of the product itself.

Many customers report sensing this positive energy when they receive their orders, often writing to express the joy they feel when opening their packages. This energetic component, combined with the pristine production methods, creates an oil that nourishes not just the physical body but also uplifts the spirit.

Experience the Difference

The Siberian cedar oil produced by Andrey and Tatiana represents more than just a premium health product—it's a connection to ancient wisdom, traditional craftsmanship, and the pure energy of the Siberian wilderness.

Every bottle contains the nutrients and beneficial compounds that make cedar oil so valuable, and also the love, care, and positive intention of people who have dedicated their lives to preserving and sharing this precious gift from nature.

When you choose this oil, you're supporting a beautiful family living their dream, helping to sustain their thriving Kin’s Domain Settlement, and accessing one of nature's most remarkable nutritional treasures in its purest, most potent form. You're also supporting the Anastasia Foundation's mission to spread the message of the Ringing Cedars books and help create a more beautiful world.

Ready to experience the difference that authentic, traditionally-produced Siberian cedar oil can make in your life? Place your order here at siberiancedaroil.com for this extraordinary oil that carries the energy of the Siberian taiga and the love of its makers directly to your door.