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Echter Mad Honey aus Nepal – Himalaya Honig, einmal jährlich geerntet


Herkunft & Einzigartigkeit

Nepalesischer Honigsammler beim Ernten von Wildhonig

Unser Himalaya Honig (Mad Honey) stammt aus den entlegenen Hochlagen Nepals – über 3.000 Meter hoch, wo wilde Honigbienen ihre Waben an steilen, unzugänglichen Felsklippen bauen. Diese außergewöhnliche Region ist nahezu unerreichbar, und wir sind das einzige Unternehmen mit offiziellen Genehmigungen, um dieses exklusive Sammelgebiet direkt zu betreten.

Dank dieser besonderen Genehmigung können wir nur einmal pro Jahr ernten, was Ihnen höchste Qualität und maximale Potenz garantiert.



Wildbienen sammeln Nektar in den Himalaya-Bergen für Mad Honey

Einmalige Jahresernte – nur im Frühling

Die Ernte findet nur einmal im Jahr, im Frühling, statt – genau dann, wenn die Rhododendron-Blüten ihren Höhepunkt erreichen. Die einzigartige Flora dieser Region liefert den seltenen Nektar, den die Bienen sammeln. Unsere limitierte Ernte und die sorgfältige Arbeit der lokalen Sammler schaffen einen Honig mit unverwechselbarer Tiefe, Charakter und besonderen Eigenschaften!


Was macht unseren Honig einzigartig?

  • Extrem selten: Nur eine Ernte pro Jahr und ausschließlich aus unserem exklusiven Zugangsgebiet.

  • Wild gesammelt: Frei lebende Bienen, natürliche Vegetation, minimal verarbeitet – das Ergebnis ist ein authentischer, Psychoaktiver Honig mit außergewöhnlichem Profil.

  • Höchste Potenz: Durch die einzigartige Höhenlage, die spezielle Rhododendron-Flora und die Riesenbienen entsteht ein Produkt, das sich deutlich von herkömmlichem oder anderem „Mad Honey“ unterscheidet.



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Naturerlebnis Himalaya – Mad Honey als Geschenk der Natur

Genuss & Anwendung

Dieser Honig ist kein gewöhnlicher Frühstückshonig!

Seine seltene Herkunft und besondere Zusammensetzung machen ihn zu etwas wirklich Außergewöhnlichem. Ob als Highlight für bewusste Genussmomente oder als inspirierender Begleiter – unser Produkt ist für alle, die das Besondere suchen.



Original Mad Honey aus Nepal im Glas – limitierte Ernte und hohe Potenz

Warum genau unser Mad Honey?

Viele Anbieter werben mit Begriffen wie „Himalaya Honig“, „Cliff Honey“ oder „Wilder Honig“ – doch nur wenige können echte Reinheit, Herkunft, limitierte Ernte und exklusive Sammelrechte nachweisen.

 Wir können es!

Unser Honig stammt aus einem Gebiet, das wir selbst ausgewählt haben – ein echtes Premium-Erlebnis, direkt aus den Waben ins Glas – roh und unpasteurisiert, das ultimative Geschenk der Natur



Naturerlebnis Himalaya – Mad Honey als Geschenk der Natur

Versand & Lieferung

Mad Honey Deutschland: wir legen größten Wert darauf, dass Ihr Paket sicher und schnell bei Ihnen ankommt:

  • Kostenloser UPS Express-Versand in alle EU-Länder bis Ende Oktober 2025 (Lieferzeit nach Deutschland: ca. 2 Tage)

  • Sichere Verpackung in Glasgläsern, um die außergewöhnliche Qualität zu bewahren


Fazit

Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach einem Mad Honey sind, der weit über das Alltägliche hinausgeht, ist unsere “Limited Rserve” mit ihrem echten Premium-Charakter genau das Richtige. Entdecken Sie ein Naturprodukt, das buchstäblich aus den Höhen des Himalaya stammt und mit seiner Seltenheit und Qualität begeistert.

Tauchen Sie ein in ein außergewöhnliches Erlebnis und lassen Sie sich von der Kraft der Natur inspirieren – auf völlig neue Weise.


Namaste – wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bestellung! 🙏

📹Video Credits from "Ich jage Halluzinogenen Honig in Nepals Himalaya" by Daniel Ngl

 

To behold the Himalayan Apis Laboriosa foraging on the Rhododendron flowers and convert the collected nectar into Mad Honey is a one-of-a-kind experience. These highland bees possess genes that are perfectly compatible with the ‘invasive’ flowers which carry grayanotoxin.

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The honey produced with grayanotoxin components is a precious nectar that is usually hard to find. And unless you are getting it from here, there is no guarantee that commercial mad honey is not over-processed or simply altered with cheaper kinds of honey.


According to the golden rule of sweetness, the value of honey can be deciphered by the following:

  • The overall quality ( raw, pure, or altered).

  • The region and climate in which the bees operate.

  • And the flora and fauna.

Lali Guransh, an Atypical National Flower

The story behind the production of mad honey is fascinating and unusual. Mad honey is not only about the bees, the honey hunters, but also much about the magic of the cosmos. The Rhododendron flower aka Lali Guransh, the national flower of Nepal largely contributes to the 'mad' properties of mad honey.

Rhododendrons are known for being noxious to humans, however, honey produced from the latter has psychoactive attributes and is largely used for its medicinal and recreational properties in Nepal.



Rhododendron stems are even used in dishes as the plant is believed to possess curative properties. The honey produced from the lali guransh is said to be effective in treating anxiety, insomnia, diabetes, and much more.

Grayanotoxins are toxins produced by rhododendrons and plants of the Ericaceae family. Ericaceaes consist of flowering plants that flourish in infertile growing conditions. This type of plant can be recognized by its leaves which are generally arranged along the stems; flowers usually grow in solitary or clusters with 5 petals, 5 sepals, and 10 stamens.


The Mad Honey Bees that Consume Grayanotoxin

Some types of rhododendron can contain up to 25 different types of grayanotoxin. The giant bees have become accustomed to the existing potent neurotoxin of the Lali Guransh and to them, it is merely a food source; the nectar is carried to the hive where potent mad honey is produced in oblivion.





Contrary to most bees who cannot ingest the rhododendron nectar, the Apis laboriosa has adapted to the highlands and has developed some sort of immunity to grayanotoxin. Hence, the bees are not intoxicated and neither are the humans who consume the Nepalese Mad Honey.


Rhododendron Luteum and Rhododendron Ponticum


The Rhododendrons are grown almost everywhere across the globe, however, it is essential that the giant Nepalese bees forage on the Rhododendron Luteum and Rhododendron Ponticum to produce what is known as mad honey.


The factor that primarily differentiates Nepalese mad honey from the Turkish lies in its conception - the rhododendron flowers flourish independently and are not cultivated in the Nepalese region as they are part of the scenery like the giant honey bees.


Seasons Influence the Potency of Mad Honey


The giant honey bees produce three types of honey; depending on the season, the level of grayanotoxin varies. The most potent form of honey is produced from the flowers at higher altitudes and is one of the rarest and most luxurious types of honey in the world. You can try it out here.


The honey that is harvested in autumn is cheaper since it is created from the Rhododendron present at all sites. This honey is more common and is sold at an average price. It is mainly harvested during late spring and autumn. It is renowned for its regenerative properties.

The most potent form of honey is produced from the Rhododendron flowers in Spring, at higher altitudes and is one of the rarest and most luxurious types of honey in the world.


The Mad Honey Limited Reserve


According to our customer reviews, The Mad Honey Limited Reserve, harvested in spring 2021, possesses a higher concentration of grayanotoxin leading to an elevated experience of the mad honey tasting.

Mad honey that is harvested in Autumn is cheaper since it is produced from the Rhododendron flowers present at all sites.

When it comes to the honey itself, the difference in taste can be as subtle as in the wine-tasting world. For instance, Manuka honey has a fuller consistency and an earthy, mineral-y taste whereas pure Himalayan mad honey has a slightly bitter aftertaste and has a more watery consistency which is why it spreads easily on the skin.

Depending on the harvest season, the potency of Mad Honey varies. See our FAQs to learn more.


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Hunting for honey with the Gurung community is a fascinating experience that allows outsiders to discover their hidden treasure aka the mad honey, at an altitude of more than 3000 meters while discovering their unique culture and way of life. By savoring their prized red honey that is traditionally and ethically harvested, you can experience an appreciation of the rich and abundant Nepalese cliffs without even traveling.


The Curio known as Nepalese Honey Hunters

The Gurung honey hunters are not your average country hunters; these men are among the bravest and most underrated heroes you have ever come across.

Twice a year, mad honey is harvested from the deadly Himalayan cliffs. The tradition of honey hunting has been handed down through generations. The knowledge of red honey hunting is sacred to the Gurung community and whilst this art seems to be rendered extinct, the few honey hunters who still subsist are ensuring that their cultural heritage is kept alive by leading the remaining youth who is still fascinated by honey hunting.



Not Your Next-door Bees

The Himalayan honey/cliff bees known as Apis Laboriosa or giant bees are the world's largest honey bees and can measure up to three centimeters in length. These exotic bees differ from other bee species in numerous ways:

  • Their forewings are over 12 mm in length.

  • Their nesting behavior is unique; nests are typically composed of a single comb built on overhangs on vertical cliffs.

  • Nests are commonly present in altitudes above 1200m. Their distribution is restricted to the Himalayas. The bees are most common in mountainous areas of Nepal, Bhutan, India, and some parts of the Yunnan province in China.

  • Every once in a year, the giant bees gather nectar from white rhododendrons flowers (Lali Gurash) that carry 'mad' characteristics.


Extraordinary Men, Ordinary Lives



The risk taken is no joke albeit it seems like a child's play to the Gurung hunters. The hunters wear little to no protective gear. Originally from Tibet, the hunters moved to the region in the Middle Ages.

They were predominantly subsistence farmers who carried small-scale production of vegetables and livestock and had minimum interaction with the outside world. Their village is at a distance of more than 48 hours of walk from the nearest main road.

''These are people who are very connected to their land, and they’re connected to the spiritual world that comes out of their land.” For a Nepalese Honey Hunter's Last Harvest, Friend and Filmmaker Ben Ayers'99 was there.-Emily McConville

The Process

Honey hunting is not an undistinguished exercise; the Gurung tribesmen perform a sacred ritual including an animal sacrifice known as a Puja to pay their respects to the forest gods for a safe honey hunt. The sacrificed chicken/ sheep/goat is then served as a meal to the head of the honey hunters who is responsible for climbing the rope ladder, extracting the honeycombs, and enduring the honey bee stings. Another meal is typically served after a fruitful harvest. The Annapurna cliffs are vicious and many have lost their lives during their attempts to collect this unique nectar. Their names have been engraved along the cliffs as a tribute to them.



It is common to get rid of wasps by lighting a fire and moving their comb somewhere else. Unsurprisingly, the same is done to drive cliff bees out of their honeycombs; dried leaves are lit, attached to wet ones so that the huntsmen can attach them to their rope and maneuver the smoke while climbing the cliff.


With the aid of a bamboo stick; the hunter works the nest vigorously so as to detach the honeycomb from the cliff. Simultaneously, another stick is used to direct a basket and catch the severed honeycomb. The art of honey hunting not only requires dexterity but also grit which few of us possess. Once the honeycomb is caught in the basket, it is lowered to the ground.


The red honey is consumed in its raw state and is divided among the remaining villagers. Cups of honey tea are served. The honey-hunting site is situated in a remote location that keeps it at bay from foreign exploitation.


The Mad Honey® Harvest

Our harvests take place twice a year for the Himalayan Honey and only once a year for the Limited Reserve to provide the best quality possible. The Mad Honey® believes in an ethical harvest that supports the abundance of this dwindling Nepalese community. Our dedicated on-site team in Nepal is part of the Mad Honey Community; this allows us to have insightful knowledge of the harvests and hunts. Thus, we are able to get our hands on the best quality of mad honey for you.


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