A bright, unfiltered citrus honey from Hive 7 in the Sharkiya governorate — a different terroir from our Fayoum citrus, with its own distinct character. Raw and unprocessed, with all natural enzymes and pollen intact.
Taste Profile
Light amber with a lively citrus aroma. Sharkiya’s orchards give this honey a slightly different personality than the Fayoum citrus — a touch more vivid, with a bright, zesty finish. Naturally cloudy from the unfiltered pollen.
How to Enjoy
- Pure — A morning spoonful for natural energy and brightness.
- With yoghurt — Drizzle over labneh or Greek yoghurt for a simple, nourishing breakfast.
- In drinks — Stir into warm or cold lemon water.
- Compare — Try this alongside our Fayoum citrus honey to discover how region shapes flavor.
Sourcing & Traceability
- Apiary: Hive 7
- Region: Sharkiya, Egypt
- Flower source: Citrus (orange & lemon blossom)
- Processing: Raw, unfiltered — nothing added, nothing removed
- Weight: 400g
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raw Honey?
Raw honey is honey in its purest form, directly extracted from the hive without being heated, pasteurized, or processed. It retains all of its natural nutrients, including enzymes, antioxidants, and beneficial bacteria, which contribute to its health benefits. Unlike commercial honey, raw honey is free from additives and maintains its original flavor, texture, and health-enhancing properties.
Why is Haydara's honey priced the way it it?
- Authenticity Comes at a Cost: Authentic, raw honey is expensive to obtain. It requires strict attention to sourcing and production methods that maintain the honey’s purity and natural benefits. Unlike mass-produced honey, our product is free from additives or processing, ensuring you receive the most genuine and healthful version possible.
- Labor-Intensive Process: Producing raw, high-quality honey requires great care. From maintaining healthy bee colonies to harvesting the honey, the process is labor-intensive and costly, but it's necessary to ensure the best product reaches you.
- Support for Sustainable Beekeeping: By choosing Haydara, you’re not only investing in your health but also supporting local beekeepers. We believe in fair compensation for their hard work, which in turn helps sustain the bee population—critical to our ecosystem.
- Careful Hive & Beekeeper Selection: We carefully evaluate our hives and beekeepers to ensure that each jar of honey is sourced from the healthiest, most sustainable colonies. This attention to detail guarantees that you receive a consistent, high-quality product every time.
- Consistency & Purity: Our honey undergoes strict evaluations to ensure its purity and consistency. When you buy Haydara’s honey, you’re not just buying any honey; you’re purchasing a product that is ethically sourced, carefully curated, and guaranteed to support your health and well-being.
- Pure, Natural Quality: We provide raw, unprocessed honey that retains its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and nutrients. No additives, no heat processing—just pure honey that helps boost your health in multiple ways.
- Holistic Health Benefits: Incorporating raw honey into your daily routine can improve your overall well-being. From supporting your immune system to enhancing gut health, the enzymes and prebiotics in raw honey help digestion and nutrient absorption. A healthy gut is linked to better mood, mental clarity, and a strong immune system.
- Mood & Mental Well-Being: Honey is a natural energy source that helps maintain steady blood sugar levels, providing sustained energy without crashes. This can reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and even promote better sleep—leading to a positive impact on your mental health, daily mood and productivity.
Why we aren’t competing on price with commercial honey producers
At Haydara, we prioritize quality over quantity. Commercial honey producers often rely on mass production methods, which may include heating or adding preservatives to their honey, sacrificing the natural benefits that raw honey offers. Our honey is raw and pure, which means it retains all its beneficial properties. This process, combined with the ethical sourcing and sustainability practices we follow, results in a higher cost to produce.
We don’t aim to compete with commercial honey producers on price because we believe that the value of natural, raw honey cannot be compared to mass-produced alternatives. Our focus is on delivering a product that enhances your health and well-being, providing you with real, unaltered honey that you can trust.
By investing in Haydara ’s honey, you’re choosing more than a sweetener— you’re investing in your health, mood, and overall lifestyle while supporting sustainable, ethical practices.