Discovering terroirs

Honeys

Explore a collection devoted to different honeys, their botanical origins, their characteristics, their terroirs, and their production methods.

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Alfalfa Honey
MaiJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Alfalfa Honey

Medicago sativa

  • Gabès

Monofloral honey confirmed by pollen analysis in a study of honeys from southern Tunisia. The designation must be confirmed for each batch by its botanical origin.

Caper Honey
AugustSeptember

Caper Honey

Capparis spinosa

  • Kairouan
  • Zaghouan
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Southern Tunisia (oases and steppes)

One of the rarest and most sought-after honeys in traditional Tunisian pharmacopoeia, harvested during the peak of the summer drought.

Carob Honey
OctoberNovember

Carob Honey

Ceratonia siliqua

  • Zaghouan
  • Siliana
  • Béja
  • Hauteurs du Sahel

A rare, late-season honey produced from the flowers of the carob tree, an ancient Mediterranean tree.

Citrus / Orange Blossom Honey
AprilMai

Citrus / Orange Blossom Honey

Citrus sinensis / Citrus aurantium

  • Nabeul
  • Menzel Bouzelfa
  • Soliman
  • Béni Khalled (Cap Bon)

From the foraging of orange and lemon orchards, this honey is a symbol of Tunisia's Cap Bon region.

Coriander Honey
MaiJune

Coriander Honey

Coriandrum sativum

  • Béja
  • Bizerte
  • Siliana

A rare terroir honey, produced in the cereal plains where coriander is cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

Eucalyptus Honey
JulyAugust

Eucalyptus Honey

Eucalyptus globulus

  • Sejnane
  • Bizerte
  • Tabarka
  • Nabeul

Typical honey from the large eucalyptus forests of Northern Tunisia, renowned for its balsamic freshness.

Heather Honey
OctoberNovemberDecember

Heather Honey

Erica arborea / Erica multiflora

  • Sejnane
  • Tabarka
  • Ain Draham (Mogods and Kroumirie)

A typical terroir honey from the humid Northwest of Tunisia, characterized by its thick, almost gelatinous (thixotropic) texture and its high mineral content.

Jujube Honey
MaiJuneJuly

Jujube Honey

Ziziphus lotus

  • Gafsa
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Tataouine
  • Médenine

Tunisian 'Sidr' is an exceptional and highly sought-after honey, derived from the wild vegetation of arid areas.

Marjoram Honey
MaiJune

Marjoram Honey

Marrubium vulgare

  • Northwest Mountainous Zones
  • Steppes du Centre

Rustic and traditional honey from Tunisia, derived from a wild herbaceous plant highly valued in traditional medicine.

Mountain Honey / Wildflower
MaiJuneJuly

Mountain Honey / Wildflower

Polyfloral (flore sauvage spontanée)

  • Kroumirie (Ain Draham, Tabarka)
  • Mogods (Sejnane)
  • Nord-Ouest forestier

A complex wildflower honey from the great biodiversity of high-altitude meadows and forest areas.

Prickly Pear Honey
JulyAugust

Prickly Pear Honey

Opuntia ficus-indica

  • Kasserine (Thala)
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Kairouan
  • Sousse (Sahel)

A rare summer honey, harvested in areas where cacti are grown in large hedges or plantations for their fruits.

Rosemary Honey
MarsApril

Rosemary Honey

Rosmarinus officinalis

  • Le Kef
  • Siliana
  • Kasserine
  • Hautes steppes du Centre-Ouest

Rosemary honey is one of the finest spring honeys from Tunisia. Highly appreciated for its sweetness and delicate texture.