Yemeni honey
Yemen has some of the oldest beekeeping traditions in the world. Each of our five honeys comes from a different blossom, region and season, and each has its own story. They're presented here from the most premium down.
Sidr
Yemeni Sidr Tree Honey From the Sidr (Lote) tree · YemenSidr is our flagship and the honey Yemen is famous for. It comes from the blossom of the ancient Sidr tree, also known as the Lote tree, and is a luxurious favourite among honey lovers around the world.
It's expensive, as the best things often are, because the Sidr tree flowers for only a short period each year. That limited harvest, together with its unique aroma, gives Sidr its exclusivity and its value. It has long been treasured in traditional wellness for its natural properties.
- Limited harvest
- Unique aroma
- Raw
- Origin certified
- Taste
- Rich, buttery, caramel
- Texture
- Thick & smooth
- Colour
- Deep amber
- Harvest
- Once a year, limited
- Dow'ani No.1From Wadi Do'an, Hadramout, Yemen's most celebrated Sidr valley£60
- Malaki No.1Royal selection£55
- Grade No.2A classic Sidr£45
- MumtaazExcellent quality, the ideal introduction to Sidr£35
Sumur
Yemeni Sumur Tree Honey From the Sumur tree · HadramoutNamed after the Sumur tree of the Hadramout region, Yemeni Sumur honey is dark, rich and delightful. Its premium quality places it second only to Sidr.
Sumur is renowned in Yemeni tradition, and its high concentration of natural vitamins and nutrients has long made it a favourite of those who choose honey for its wholesome qualities.
- Dark & rich
- Nutrient-dense
- Raw
- Origin certified
- Taste
- Robust, woody, deep
- Texture
- Thick
- Colour
- Dark amber
- Region
- Hadramout
- MalakiRoyal selection£30
- MumtaazExcellent quality£25
Kars
Yemeni Kars Honey Rich in royal jelly · YemenYemeni Kars honey has a delicious, unique flavour. It's moderately sweet and so thick it's almost like jam, thanks to its natural royal jelly content (royal jelly is the food of the queen bee).
Loved by many, Kars is traditionally prized for energy, vitality and stamina, which has also made it a long-standing favourite among married couples.
- Royal jelly
- Jam-like
- Vitality
- Raw
- Taste
- Moderately sweet
- Texture
- Very thick, jam-like
- Known for
- Energy & stamina
- Special
- Natural royal jelly
- MumtaazExcellent quality£17
Aloe Vera
Yemeni Aloe Vera Honey Socotra Island · YemenUnlike our other honeys, Socotra Aloe Vera honey is much less sweet. It's still a wonderfully rich, raw honey, but with a very distinctive taste: smooth and full-bodied, with a slightly astringent finish.
It comes from Socotra, one of the most unique and biodiverse islands on earth. Traditionally it's chosen by people who want a honey that's less sweet, and it's valued for its naturally low glycaemic character.
- Less sweet
- Island origin
- Full-bodied
- Raw
- Taste
- Smooth, astringent finish
- Sweetness
- Low
- Body
- Full-bodied
- Region
- Socotra Island
- MumtaazExcellent quality£25
Maraa'i
Yemeni Wildflower Honey Wildflowers of Hadramout · Harvested all yearMaraa'i means "meadows". Gathered from the wildflowers of Hadramout's valleys, this honey has long had a place in Yemeni homes and in traditional herbal practice. It's valued as a food, a gift and a trusted household staple, and its flavour shifts with the season and the blooms.
Stir a spoonful into herbal tea or warm water with lemon, drizzle it over yoghurt, or spread it on warm bread. Harvested all year round, it's a delicious everyday alternative to sugar, and truly a honey for the whole family.
- Everyday
- Seasonal
- Organic
- Family honey
- Taste
- Floral, varies by season
- Harvest
- All year round
- Best for
- Breakfast, baking, tea
- Ideal for
- The whole family
- MumtaazExcellent quality£20
Compare our Yemeni honey
Not sure where to start? This guide sets out how each honey tastes, how sweet and rare it is, and how to enjoy it.
| Honey | Taste | Texture | Sweetness | Rarity | Enjoy it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SidrFlagship | Rich, buttery, caramel | Thick & smooth | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | A spoonful on its own, or as a gift |
| SumurRare | Dark, robust, woody | Thick | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | Warm water or herbal tea |
| KarsVitality | Moderately sweet | Very thick, jam-like | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | A morning spoonful for energy |
| Aloe VeraSocotra | Smooth, astringent finish | Full-bodied | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | When you want less sweetness |
| Maraa'iEveryday | Floral, seasonal | Smooth, runny | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Yoghurt, cereal, baking, tea |
Our honey is a natural food, not a medicine. The traditional uses described here reflect Yemeni heritage and aren't medical claims. Not suitable for infants under 12 months.
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