How is Amagansett Sea Salt made?

Our salt is made entirely by hand. We collect seawater from the Atlantic Ocean, pass it through a multi-stage filtering process, and then solar-evaporate the filtered seawater outdoors in open-air salt pans. When the time is right, we harvest the salt by hand, put it through exhaustive hand-cleaning and screening processes, and finally package the salt for sale.

Where is your salt made?

Amagansett, near the tip of Long Island, in New York USA.

Do you add chemicals or preservatives to your salt?

We add nothing whatsoever to our 100% Pure Amagansett Sea Salt. For our infused and flavored salts, we add a variety of herbs, spices, wines, etc. to the brine or the salt. Otherwise, we add nothing – no anti-caking additives, no bleaching or desiccating agents, and no chemicals of any sort.

Is Amagansett Sea Salt organic, gluten-free, or non-GMO?

Salt is a mineral and, by definition and USDA regulations, cannot be classified as organic. Our salt is, however, entirely pure and natural. Any additions used in our infused and flavored salt blends are organic wherever practical, Yes, our salt is gluten-free. Yes, our salt is non-GMO.

How much of your salt should I use?

A little goes a long way! Start slowly with just a couple of grains per bite. If you want more of a pop and flavor boost, add another couple of grains.

How should I store Amagansett Sea Salt?

Because salt is hydrophilic and wants to absorb moisture, please keep Amagansett Sea Salt in a sealed jar when not being used (our glass jar with the cork on is great). A dark location will help the fresh and vibrant color of our infused and flavored salt blends last longer.

What is your carbon footprint?

Zilch, nada, rien, nothing (except for general lighting and transportation). Unlike most modern-day salt makers, we make sea salt in the traditional manner outdoors using only the sun, wind, and patience. No boiling, no ovens, no kilns, no heat lamps for us!

What about gifts? Can you ship to a third party and tell them who sent it? Are prices shown on the packing slip? Do you offer gift wrapping?

We will ship your order to the shipping name and address you specify during checkout. The packing slip will show your name and the items purchased; it does not include prices.

We offer a personalized notecard where we will print whatever message you specify (excepting hate speech and profanities). In addition, what you write in the "Comments" field that appears during checkout will be printed on the packing slip.

We don't offer gift wrapping, but jars ordered through our website are packed in neat-looking, small white boxes with wood excelsior cushioning¹, and then packed in an outer shipping carton.

¹ To better protect jars while in transit, large orders may be packed in corrugated cardboard boxes with dividers instead of the usual small white boxes and excelsior.

What shipping methods are available?

We ship via US Postal Service and UPS. Options will be shown and can be selected in the Shopping Cart and again during Checkout. All shipping options include tracking services. Most orders are shipped via the US Postal Service, which we have found to be reliable, timely, and least costly.

Do you ship outside the United States?

Yes! We ship internationally to many countries. Usually, shipping abroad is more costly due to distance, tariffs, and import taxes. We reserve the right to ship international orders only to the customer's billing address.

When will I receive my order?

Orders are typically shipped within 1-2 business days, but please allow up to 3 days during periods of high demand. After that, allow transit time of 1-3 days (depending on the distance) for orders shipped via USPS Priority Mail and 1-3 business days for First Class Mail. Times shown for a specific shipping method are the carrier’s estimate and are not a guaranteed commitment.

What notifications will I receive after I place an order?

You will be sent a confirmation email upon completing your purchase. Thereafter, you will receive a notification from the carrier with the tracking number and delivery status when the label is generated, and notifications from us when the status of your order changes (e.g., from "paid" to "shipped"). Please check your spam folder or add our "amagansettseasalt.com" domain to your email whitelist if you do not receive expected notifications.

Has Coronavirus/COVID-19 changed how you make salt and do business?

We’re open for business, evaporating and selling sea salt. In response to the virus, we have adjusted some of our processes, including increasing distancing and implementing more stringent protocols for washing hands and equipment. We have not, however, mechanized or abandoned any of the laboriously handmade, all-natural, and environmentally-friendly hallmarks of our salt and way of business.

Can I return what I bought?

If you are unhappy with your purchase, please let us know and we will try our hardest to resolve your issue. However, as our salt is intended for human ingestion, all sales are final to safeguard the health of our customers. This means we can't accept returns unless we sent you the wrong item or otherwise screwed up. Reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or problems along those lines within 30 days and we'll do our best to make things right.

Where can I find your store's Terms & Conditions?

Our store's terms and conditions, including acceptable payment methods and contact information, can be found HERE.

What is your Privacy Policy?

We collect information from you when you register on our site or place an order so we can track your order and send you periodic announcements. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy which can be read HERE.

Still have questions? Need support?

Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at (631) 731-3053. Don't worry - we hardly ever bite.