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title: "13 Years in a Jar: Our Story of Authentic Indian Pickles"
description: "Explore the 13-year journey of Goosebumps. From small kitchen experiments to artisanal Indian pickles, discover the people, tradition, and heart behind our jars."
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last_updated: 2026-02-13
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# 13 Years in a Jar: Our Journey of Authentic Indian Pickles

Tribe Verified · 13 years of authentic small-batch Indian pickles.

By [Goosebumps](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store) · Ships across India; Visit store in Goregaon East, Mumbai · ₹180 per 200g Jar (estimate)

Part of [Artisanal Indian Pickles (Aachar)](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/gallery)

It started in a tiny kitchen with a dream to capture the taste of home. Today, we’re sharing the people, the passion, and the hard work that defines 13 years of Goosebumps.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: For our 13th anniversary, we wanted to celebrate the joyful smiles that are the real secret ingredient in our jars. This is our family, the faces behind the flavours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e27a1c8e-fae0-4404-8fe6-fdab26a61915)
- ![13 years of heritage, captured in a single moment. From studying old recipe books to slicing fresh mangoes, our foundation is built on time-honoured traditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9df50cef-da67-49d6-b64b-4a0e90b142eb)
- ![13 years of foundation. Our team works together, hand-prepping ingredients with care and precision. This is the belief and hard work that built our brand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c66e3a94-1746-4cb5-8c8e-817387f1c94a)
- ![13 years of collaboration. Our team gathers to prep, pack, and perfect each batch together. This synergy is what makes the magic happen behind every jar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77b481db-ad4b-46b9-81d5-0d9580c0e8b6)
- ![13 years of team spirit. It's the people and the relationships we've built that define the Goosebumps journey. We are a family, and that's our strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/832413b2-1f7a-46d0-8014-18accfa822c0)
- ![13 years of synergy. Two hands, one rhythm. This image shows the perfect coordination our team has, ensuring every dispatch is packed with care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cdd70e2-478c-4754-b6db-6a417a8ae87b)
- ![13 years of trust. A heavy lift is made easy when you have a teammate you can rely on. This is the trust that holds our company together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/884f4e93-6505-404c-a3e7-64935d07e4c8)
- [Video: A look back at 13 years of evolution, leaps, experiments, and innovation. From a small start to a growing brand, this video captures the milestones of our journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5efdf1c-37e3-4ce7-a945-c47426885785)
- ![13 years of experimentation. This small, heart-shaped piece of fruit represents our love for trying new things and pushing the boundaries of flavour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fae98a9d-a99b-4289-b7ba-979e031715f5)
- ![13 years of evolution. Our Gunda Keri pickle, a classic that has been perfected over time, represents our journey of refining and evolving our traditional recipes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f91f8377-b4a3-44e9-9587-b0e83489601b)
- ![13 years of team spirit in action. Our workshop is always buzzing with the energy of our dedicated team, working together to create the products you love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb842ecc-4576-4ffb-adfc-a17a6249fe23)

## About 13 Years in a Jar: Our Story & Our People

Everything you see here—the sun-drying, the hand-cutting of mangoes, the clay pot fermentation—is exactly how we still make every batch today. We don't rely on machines to get the texture right; we rely on the intuition of our team, who know exactly when the spice blend is ready. When you order from us, you aren't just getting a jar of pickles; you're getting 13 years of trial, error, and refinement.

Thirteen years ago, Goosebumps was just a kitchen experiment. We were chasing the specific tang of Sunday meals and the comfort of monsoon chai. We never intended to become a brand that ships across India; we just wanted to make pickles that actually tasted like the ones our grandmothers kept in the pantry. 

### The GoosebumpsFam

What you see in these photos isn't a stock team photo shoot. This is our daily reality. We call ourselves the 'GoosebumpsFam' because that is exactly how we operate. When a heavy batch of ingredients arrives, it's a team lift. When a new recipe like our Chunda Sauce is in the works, it's a collective taste-test. Our team doesn't just pack jars; they understand the lifecycle of our ingredients, from the raw sourcing of Rajapuri mangoes to the precise moment a pickle is ready to be sealed.

### Why We Stay Small-Batch

We often get asked why we don't scale up and use machines. The answer is simple: you cannot replicate the texture of a hand-pounded masala with a commercial grinder, and you cannot simulate sun-aging in a climate-controlled factory. We stick to clay pots and traditional sun-drying because it is the only way to achieve the depth of flavour our customers expect. 

Our journey has been a series of 'leaps of faith'—experimenting with everything from Gunda Keri to fusion Pineapple Pepper pickles. Each jar tells the story of those 13 years. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic taste of home or a modern culinary twist, you are getting a product made with patience, heart, and the steady hands of our team.

## About Goosebumps

We are the Goosebumps team, a group of folks who still treat every batch of pickle like a Sunday kitchen experiment. We’ve spent the last 13 years proving that you don’t need giant factories to create real flavour—just patience, sun-dried ingredients, and a lot of heart from our family to yours.

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- [Featured](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/featured)
- [Our Heirloom Mango Aachars](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/our-heirloom-mango-aachars)
- [Seasonal & Speciality Aachars](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/seasonal-speciality-aachars)
- [Modern Twists & Aachari Sauces](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/modern-twists-aachari-sauces)
- [Handmade with Patience: Our Process](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/handmade-with-patience-our-process)
- [Goosebumps Moments: Gifting & Celebrations](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/goosebumps-moments-gifting-celebrations)
- [In the Kitchen: Recipes & Pairings](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/in-the-kitchen-recipes-pairings)
- [Our Community: Events & Features](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/our-community-events-features)
- [Additional Work](https://mytribe.in/goosebumps.store/artisanal-indian-pickles-aachar/additional-work)

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