TOGO | To1, Shea Tree (Vitelaria) | To2, Nere (Parkia) | To3, Black plum (Vitex doniana) | To4, Multifloral Honey | To5, Highland Honey | To6, Savanna Honey |
To6, Savanna honey from the lower woodlands
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The honey
Honey from Malfakassa Fazao, the lower woodland savanna Harvest 2024
Date of extraction: April 24. Nectar sources: 47 percent come from Syzigium guineense( Myrtaceae) Colour: Dark amber to deep copper Taste: Rich and intense with a deep caramel body, earthy undertones and a persistent, slightly bitter finish. Smell: Warm and bold. Notes of beeswax, dry wood, and karité flower, with subtle hints of spice and smoked bark. Water: 16 % HMF: 23,5 Opacity: 2/5 Viscosity: 4/5, semi cristallised. Traditional uses of honey in Togo: Used in the relief of colds, coughs and fewer in combination with other medications. The beekeeping
Douça runs a sustainable beekeeping operation that blends traditional know-how with eco-friendly innovation to produce bee-conscious honey. Their approach includes training local beekeepers, ensuring fast and fair payments, protecting ecosystems, and handling extraction and conditioning in a controlled workshop. The result: high-
quality, artisanal honey with traceable origins and a strong ethical commitment. This honey is produced by a community of 10 beekeepers with 5 years of experience in beekeeping using Kenyan hives. Lead by Ouro Agouda. Placed in a Cashew nut prodution area. douça: https://douça.com/
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