Olga Beekeeping is deeply rewarding — but it’s not free. Getting started isn’t as simple as just setting up a hive and watching the bees buzz around. It involves a fair bit of planning and initial investment. Before ordering a hive or joining a course, most beginners ask the same question: “How much does it really … Read more
Black Seed Honey is a rare, monofloral honey produced when bees forage the delicate white and blue blossoms of the Nigella sativa plant — also known as black cumin or black seed. This unique honey combines the enzymatic craftsmanship of bees with the therapeutic compounds of black seed, resulting in a rich, aromatic nectar prized … Read more
Introduction – The Forest’s Sweet Secret When we think of honey, we often imagine bees harvesting nectar from bright flower blossoms. But there’s a lesser-known, remarkable category of honey produced deep in temperate forests: honeydew honey. Unlike nectar honeys, honeydew honeys originate when bees collect the sugary excretions (honeydew) of sap-sucking insects on trees such … Read more
Not all honeys are created equal. Some soothe the throat — others, like mad honey, can make the heart race or the world spin. Known locally as “deli bal” in Turkey and “cliff/red honey” in Nepal, this rare wild honey has fascinated travelers, healers, and scientists for centuries. It’s harvested from remote, rhododendron-covered mountains where … Read more
Among the misty highlands of western Saudi Arabia, where the air is perfumed by fields of blooming roses, a unique honey is born — Rose Taif Honey. This rare floral honey captures the soul of the Taif rose (Rosa damascena trigintipetala), one of the most celebrated flowers in the Middle East. Known for its intoxicating … Read more
Among the world’s rare honeys, few have achieved the legendary status of Sidr honey. Harvested from the ancient Ziziphus spina-christi (Sidr tree) in Yemen, this golden, thick honey is celebrated for its smooth caramel-like taste and long-standing reputation as a medicinal treasure. For centuries, it has been traded across the Arabian Peninsula as both a … Read more
Honey has been treasured for thousands of years as food, medicine, and sacred offering. While most jars on supermarket shelves come from common sources like clover or acacia, there exists a unique category: rare honeys. These honeys are produced in tiny quantities, often in remote or extreme landscapes. They can be difficult — even dangerous … Read more
A few weeks ago I made a jar of garlic fermented in raw honey — mostly out of curiosity, just to try something old-fashioned and natural… and it turned out much better than I expected. I was a bit worried that it would become something strong, maybe even harsh, or with a funny taste. Mainly … Read more
Mediterranean honey varieties showcase the rich tapestry of Europe’s southern climates—from the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence to the wild maquis of Corsica, and the resinous pine forests of Greece and Turkey. These honeys stand out not just for their irresistible aroma and complex flavours, but also for their antioxidant-rich profiles that align with the … Read more
Is propolis good for hair? There are quite a few remarkable benefits of propolis for hair. It offers more than just a nurturing touch; it may noticeably promote hair growth while preventing hair loss. This natural compound helps balance the scalp, keeping it hydrated and improving blood circulation. This, in turn, proves beneficial in strengthening … Read more
