SOUTH AFRICA | ZA1, Cosmos | ZA2, Buffalo Thorn | ZA3, Boland Fynbos & Buchu | ZA4, Citrus | ZA5, Aloe Davyana | ZA6, Protea Mundii & Fynbos | ZA7, Northwest Province Bushveld Honey | ZA8, Overberg Fynbos | ZA9, Yellowbox Eucalyptus | ZA10, Alewynspoort Multi-Flora | ZA11, Cat Thorn (Drogie) E. Cape | ZA12, Tsitsakamma Fynbos Honey |
ZA1, Cosmos 2025
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The honey
Cosmos 2025
Cosmos is a joyful honey variety with its egg-yolk yellow hue in liquid form. The distinctive tapestry of floral bouquet on the nose reveals notes of ylang-ylang, wild Yasmin and rose. It gently develops into layers of tropical fruit on the palate…papaya, pineapple, and hints of kiwi. The above average acidity elevates the complexity of this outstanding speciality honey. Subtle hints of bees wax and fermented pollen is fleeting but indeed detectable on a fairly short finish. Cosmos honey variety usually granulates rapidly due to the higher-than-average glucose content, and often sets in a firm consistency with very tiny homogenous crystals. Cosmos (mainly bipinnatus and sulphureus) are common in the Highveld of South Africa, and typically flower from late February to April, peaking in March after the summer rains. Apiary Location: Gauteng The beekeeping
LYON RAW curates some of South Africa’s most sought after and unique honey varieties. We support local, small scale artisanal beekeepers and showcase their premium honey harvest at Honey Sommelier and Masterclass Tastings and events.
LYON RAW is based in Johannesburg and founded by Honey Sensory Analyst Natasha Lyon. She is currently the only certified member in Africa of the prestigious National Italian Register of Experts in Honey Sensory Analysis. at LYON RAW, we share the stories of our partner beekeepers with our honey customers to help create awareness of artisanal honey production, and especially what it takes to produce this extraordinary natural slow food. |
