Honey Guide

Understanding Yemeni Honey

Honey reflects its origin. Climate, flora, elevation, and traditional beekeeping practices all influence the colour, texture, aroma, and character of each harvest.

Our honey is sourced from Yemen and selected for its monofloral integrity, seasonal harvesting, and traditional extraction methods. Each variety in our collection reflects a distinct environment, nectar source, and regional character.

Yemen is home to some of the world’s most distinctive honey traditions, producing honeys that vary significantly depending on region, flora, and season.

From the creamy texture of Sourab White Honey to the rich depth of Sidr and Sumur varieties, each honey offers a unique tasting experience.

The Four Honey Personalities

Sourab White Honey

The Discovery Honey
Creamy, silky, and memorable. A unique white honey known for its pale appearance, dense texture, and candy-like sweetness.

Sidr Malaki Usaimi

The Balanced Classic
Balanced, refined, and versatile. An excellent introduction to Yemeni Sidr honey.

Sidr Malaki Hadrami

The Connoisseur’s Choice
Richer, deeper, and distinctive. Appreciated by those who enjoy a more pronounced honey profile.

Sumur Malaki

The Everyday Favourite
Comforting, dependable, and approachable. A darker honey suited for everyday enjoyment.

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Sidr Malaki Honey

(Usaimi & Hadrami)

Sidr honey is derived from the nectar of the wild Sidr tree (Ziziphus spina-christi). Harvested seasonally during the flowering period, Sidr honey is known for its refined character, smooth texture, and balanced natural sweetness.

Our Sidr Malaki collection includes two regional expressions:

Sidr Malaki Usaimi

Sourced from northern Yemeni valleys, Sidr Malaki Usaimi offers a balanced, approachable profile with a smooth texture and refined sweetness. It is often the best starting point for those discovering Yemeni Sidr honey for the first time.

Sidr Malaki Hadrami

Sourced from Hadramout, including Wadi Do’an and surrounding valleys, Sidr Malaki Hadrami offers a richer and deeper expression. It is appreciated for its more pronounced character and distinctive profile.

“Malaki” means “royal” in Arabic and is traditionally used to describe honeys of distinguished quality.

Sumur Malaki Honey

Sumur honey is derived from the nectar of the Sumur tree, a species of Acacia native to Yemen.

It is typically darker in tone, with a comforting and familiar profile. Sumur Malaki offers natural sweetness with deeper caramel-like notes, making it especially well suited for everyday enjoyment.

Harvested seasonally in Yemen, it reflects the arid valley environment and the flowering cycle of the Sumur tree.

Sourab White Honey

Sourab White Honey is one of the most distinctive honeys in our collection.

Known for its naturally pale appearance, dense creamy texture, and silky consistency, it offers a memorable tasting experience that often surprises first-time tasters.

Unlike darker Yemeni honeys, Sourab White Honey is valued for its creamy character and candy-like sweetness. It is a special honey for those who want to discover something rare, unique, and different from what they may expect honey to be.

Harvest & Handling

All Dattes et Miel honeys are:

Monofloral, derived primarily from a single floral source
Harvested seasonally
Cold-extracted
Minimally filtered
Not heat-treated

To preserve freshness and quality, our honey is transported by air from origin and carefully packed in Canada. This helps maintain the character of each harvest while reducing transit time compared to conventional shipping methods.

Natural variations in colour, texture, and viscosity may occur over time. Crystallization is a natural process and does not affect quality.

Experience the Differences

Each Yemeni honey in our collection offers a different expression of colour, texture, sweetness, depth, and character.

Reading about honey is one thing. Tasting it side by side is another.

The Honey Discovery Collection was created to help you experience all four varieties before choosing a full-size jar.

Explore the Honey Discovery Collection

Storage

Store honey at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat.

Avoid refrigeration, as cooler temperatures may encourage crystallization. If honey crystallizes or becomes firm, gently warm the jar in a bowl of warm water to soften the texture.