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Canadian Ginseng
Grown in Ontario on farms approved by the OGGA. Whole roots, slices and gift boxes, from 4-year to 6-year roots.
Meet the owner
Ask Carmen
Carmen runs Fosetter at 78 Rue De La Gauchetière Ouest. Tell her who the ginseng is for and how you plan to use it, and she will help you pick the size and age. Many of our Google reviews mention how much time she takes to explain.
About usKnow your ginseng
Guides from the shop
Discover Canadian ginseng
Where it grows, how roots are graded, and how people use it.
How to buy authentic ginseng
What actually shows where a root was grown.
Travelling with ginseng
Permits, the 4.5 kg rule, and what we prepare for you.
From the blog
Twenty Hours in the ER, and Carmen's Plan for Seniors
Carmen waited twenty hours alone in the emergency room. 'If it were an elderly person...' Now she hopes to help organise volunteers to go with seniors.
During COVID, Carmen Kept Serving
When other restaurants stepped back, Carmen kept serving. 'They have a gap. We don't.' Her story of the pandemic years in Montreal's Chinatown.
Five-Dollar Tea and Fair Prices: How Fosetter Thinks About Value
Carmen never presses her suppliers on price and sells a five-dollar tea made with expensive chenpi. To her, that is what value for money really means.
What customers say on Google
4.9 ★ · 112 Google reviews · 78 Rue De La Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal
This is an amazing store that proudly promotes Chinese (Cantonese) culture and has made a wonderful contribution to the Chinese community in Montreal. The owner, Carmen, is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The products are of outstanding quality, and the prices are excellent. I highly recommend this store—come and check it out!
I honestly had an amazing experience. The owner of the store was so kind and took the time to explain the process of ginseng and how they produce it.. It's rare to see a company that does their own products. She recommended A herbal tea for cold and to release mucus . And what surprised me is that she is not only selling her herbal tea, but she is selling homemade tea that is made from a big pot and is all natural ingredients. I will definitely come back to buy my products and to drink her tea from her store.
I went in looking for some tea for my mom and had such a wonderful experience. Lan was absolutely amazing! She provided exceptional customer service, was incredibly knowledgeable about products, and took the time to answer my questions without ever making me feel pressured to buy anything.
The store has a great selection and a very welcoming atmosphere. I left with exactly what I was looking for and learned a lot in the process. I absolutely love this store, it's definitely worth a visit, and I'll certainly be coming back. Highly recommend!
Fosetter is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. I came in looking for some basic guidance on supplements, expecting a quick recommendation at most, but instead received something far more meaningful: a thoughtful, generous lecture on life, health, and truly personalized nutrition. …
Tea is delicious, the lady owner is really nice. I had a lung congestion and this made me feel better instantly. No added sugar only natural food sugar
How do I know the ginseng is authentic Canadian ginseng?
Appearance alone can't prove origin. Buy from a seller on the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association buyer list, look for the OGGA "Running Root" logo, and ask for documents. Fosetter is on the OGGA list.
Do I need a permit to take ginseng out of Canada?
For whole or sliced roots, yes. Powders, teas and other processed products don't need one. When you buy roots from us, we prepare the CITES export permit for free. Travelling with Ginseng
What do 4-year, 5-year and 6-year mean?
How many years the root grew before harvest. We carry several ages and forms, from small whole roots to premium whole roots, slices and powder.
Do you ship within Canada?
Yes, we ship anywhere in Canada. We don't ship outside Canada.
Can I visit the shop?
Yes. We have more products in the shop than online. Call (514) 861-9339 before you come if you are looking for something specific.
Visit us
78 Rue De La Gauchetière Ouest
In Montreal's Chinatown. Open every day, 12 to 7 pm.
Phone (514) 861-9339