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 |
ZA6, Protea Mundii & Fynbos
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The honey
Protea Mundii - A Rare Langkloof Find
There is honey. And then there’s THIS find. From a quiet valley near Haarlem in the Langkloof comes one of the season’s most captivating honeys. Beekeeper Kayla Rose has produced just 14 jars from her March 2025 harvest. Her bees foraged on the splendid Protea mundii, wild fynbos, and the varied blooms of her own garden. The result is a honey that speaks directly of its landscape, untamed, complex, and entirely, distinctly South African. The nose is defined by a clean chemical, almost pharmacy aroma, lifted by subtle threads of aniseed and beeswax. On the palate, that medicinal character returns before unfurling into slow, layered bitterness, intriguing and quite pleasant, rather than harsh, balanced by gentle sweetness and a flicker of acidity. A persistent note of orange rind carries through to the finish, leaving a clean mouth feel with slight astringency. Texture deepens the intrigue. This harvest is not yet fully granulated and its current state is pasty, with soft gel-like crystals suspended throughout. It offers a mouthfeel as unusual as its flavour. Not a honey crafted for broad appeal, but rather reserved for the Epicurean and sophisticated palates as it delivers a tasting experience that is rare, thought-provoking, and unforgettable. Profiled by South African Honey Sommelier, and member of the prestigious National Italian Register of Experts in Honey Sensory Analysis, Natasha Lyon. *Tasting on request due to limited harvest The beekeeping
Kayla Rose. Beekeeper, Educator, Honey Artisan.
Kayla Rose is a dedicated beekeeper based on a farm in the Langkloof, near the village of Haarlem, just east of Uniondale on the Western Cape–Eastern Cape border. Her hives thrive on an extraordinary diversity of forage, yielding distinctive honeys that reflect the rich character of the landscape. She is equally passionate about sharing this wonder with the next generation, teaching children about the vital role of bees and pollinators. Kayla trained under one of the region’s most respected “bee whisperers,” Owen Williams, a privilege that deepened her craft and connection to her bees. |
