Focus on Elvish honey

After our article on the world's most expensive honeys, we thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at a rather special nectar. It's the most expensive honey in the world, but also one of the purest! Focus on Elvish honey, a real treasure in a jar.

After our article on the world's most expensive honeys, we thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at a rather special nectar. It's the most expensive honey in the world, but also one of the purest! Zoom in on Elvish honey, a real treasure in a jar.

Close-up on Elvish honey and its incredible origin..

Little known, yet! Elvish honey is on the podium of the most expensive honeys in the world, and even comes in first place. Just ahead of Bashkirian nectar, produced in a wild region of Russia, and jujube honey from Yemen.

Also known as " elvish honey ", the latter comes from Turkey, a country with certain territories that are still sparsely populated. And, as a result, preserved from pollution and human and agricultural activity in general. But this elixir wouldn't be so extraordinary if it stopped there! In fact, it can only be found at the bottom of a cave in the Saricayir valley, in the north-east of the country. Is it harvested upstream from this cave? Of course not. In which case, it wouldn't be much fun. Consequently, to be able to taste this little marvel, beekeepers have to descend to over 1,800 meters!

For all these reasons, this product of the hive fetches €5,000 a kilo! So you'll have to pay a pretty penny to get a taste of this organic honey, which is certainly as delicious as it is intriguing.

What are the benefits of Elvish honey?

The benefits of Elvish honey are closely linked to its environment. Indeed, the place where it is harvested is free from pollution and chemical disturbances harmful to bees and plants. What's more, the cave contains countless medicinal plants. The result is a nectar extremely rich in minerals, with a purity that would make the world's finest honeys jealous.

What's more, this precious, golden-colored liquid has other benefits too:

• Helps control weight
• Natural skin healing
• Boosts the immune system
• Food ingredient with calming and soothing properties, like Moroccan orange nectar
• Elven honey can be used to desensitize people allergic to pollen
• Useful against sore throats
• Helps reduce stress
• A source of energy, particularly recommended for athletes, pregnant women and post-partum mothers

Turkish honeys are all the rage!

On today's menu, a selection of hive products straight from Turkey. A country best known for its delicious baklava, and now for its honey!

First, " rock honey ", or " Kaya bali " for those who know their way around a foreign language. But as the name suggests, it comes from the high mountains of Turkey, and can only be found in rock crevices and tree cavities. In other words, it's hard to imagine being able to taste it..

But also honey from trunk hives. Hives are made from tree trunks. They are then placed high up in the trees to protect them from predators.

So, have you ever had the chance to taste one of these?