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 |
ZA9, Yellowbox Eucalyptus E.Meliodora Honey
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The honey
Eucalyptus trees are not indigenous to South Africa. This Australian native species provides some of the most important foraging for South Africa’s two sub-species Honey Bees namely Apis mellifera scutellata and Apis mellifera capensis, or the Capensis Honey Bee.
This Yellow Box eucalyptus honey is an exceptional harvest showcasing intense aroma and flavour. It is a light, golden hue honey which is slow to granulate. The nose is animal, broth and buttery hot fudge notes. The warm lactic aroma develope into a symphony of milky fudge and butterscotch aroma on the palate. Despite the intensity of the flavour it is a medium sweet honey which is truly irresistibly delicious. The finish wraps up with hints of dry hay and wet soil before the melted buttery notes announces the end. The mouthfeel is luxurious, velvety and leaves a buttery mouthfeel followed by salivating as your senses lures you in for one more taste! This honey is profiled by Honey Sommelier and Honey Sensory Analyst Natasha Lyon The beekeeping
Simthembile “Simtesh” Nzuzo is a Mthatha-born beekeeper and the founder of Simthesh Honey, a thriving honey production business in the Eastern Cape. What began as a hobby, starting with bees under the floor of his farmhouse, has blossomed into a successful enterprise.
Nzuzo now manages 250 beehives, producing 3 tons of 100% natural, organic honey annually. His products are sold at local retailers like Spar and Food Lovers Market, as well as directly to consumers. With support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), Nzuzo has expanded his operations, acquiring necessary equipment and facilities. He also serves as the chair of the Mpuma-Koloni Bee Association, advocating for sustainable beekeeping practices and the vital role of bees in agriculture. |
