Our Story

The Tamarind Man’s Jam is a collection of jams and drizzles inspired by authentic recipes by a man born in 1926, our grandpa! Grandpa Inh Chanthala was born in a small village in Northern Laos and was the youngest of nine siblings, all first-generation born in Laos. His parents were Tai Yuan from Nan, Thailand. He was a soldier who learned how to cook for other soldiers.

His signature dishes included pork meat jelly, pork rinds, grilled lemongrass tea, and coconut tamarind jam! Growing up in America, sticky rice and tamarind jam were our favorite things to eat. We celebrate his memory by sharing these jams with everyone across the world. Many people who have tasted our jams say they remind them of their childhood, wherever they grew up.

Tamarind is a popular fruit in many tropical countries. It is a versatile fruit and can be eaten in many ways. It also has many health benefits. Our jams are made with the highest quality ingredients available and packaged with care. We want to bring you a product that you will enjoy and make a tradition in your family.

From our family to yours. A jam for your thoughts is a jam to remember. Take a trip down tamarind lane and enjoy our jams and drizzles. From Tam Tam to you, keep it fresh! Enjoy with anything. In the meantime, please sing with us… Tam Tam the Tamarind Man!