TANZANIA| Tz1, Stingless "Kilimanjaro" | Tz2, Stingless "Rich" | Tz3, Stingless "Meru" | Tz4, Daisy Flower | Tz5, African Acacia | Tz6, Miombo from Jambo Asali | Tz7, Miombo from Deniza | Tz9, Miombo from Misitu | Tz10, Multi flower | Tz12, Bidens pilosa sp. from Misitu |
TZ5, African Acacia Honey, Asilia
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The honey
This Acacia honey is light in color with a clear, golden appearance and a mild, floral taste. It is primarily harvested between June and August, during the dry season when Acacia tortilis and other Acacia species are in bloom.
The honey is raw, unfiltered, and unpasteurized, with a typical water content of 16.5%–18%. It is prized for its slow crystallization and high clarity. Traditionally, it is used as a natural sweetener, in tea, for wound healing, and as an energy booster in local Maasai and farming communities The beekeeping
Asilia African Honey sources its Acacia honey from traditional beekeepers in the northern regions of Tanzania, particularly around Arusha, Manyara, and the Maasai Steppe. These areas are rich in wild Acacia trees and are managed by rural communities using bark hives and log hives placed in trees.
The beekeepers are trained in sustainable harvesting methods that preserve the natural ecosystem and ensure the health of the colonies. This approach supports both biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods. |
