Every Honey Has a Story: Authentic Deli Bal from Türkiye
Authentic Deli Bal is a rare, single-origin honey produced in the mountainous Black Sea region of northern Türkiye. Sourced from remote hillsides near the Kaçkar Mountains and the Trabzon area, this honey reflects the unique landscape and traditional beekeeping practices of the region.
Local beekeepers have harvested honey in this area for generations, placing hives among wild, native flowering plants that grow naturally across the rugged terrain. These remote locations and uncultivated forage sources contribute to the honey’s distinctive color, aroma, and flavor profile.
Harvest & Production
This honey is produced using traditional methods and handled with minimal processing. It is harvested in small batches, never heated, and left unfiltered to preserve its natural characteristics. No additives, no blending, and no alterations—just raw honey as it is collected from the hive.
Flavor & Appearance
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Color: Deep amber with reddish undertones
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Texture: Smooth and naturally viscous
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Flavor: Floral and complex with a subtle bitterness and a lingering finish
A Specialty Honey
Deli Bal is valued for its origin, craftsmanship, and bold flavor rather than sweetness alone. It is best appreciated slowly and intentionally, much like other rare, origin-specific honeys from around the world.
Deli Bal – Turkish Mad Honey
Deli Bal, or “mad honey”, in its raw, pure form is a rare treasure. It’s widely regarded, throughout the regions where it’s collected as a potent medicine, used to treat a host of conditions including hypertension, stomach ailments, anxiety, and migraines. Deli Bal is proud to be the first and only distributor of this fascinating, medicinal honey to all parts of the globe.
Their beekeepers are local artisans dedicated to sustainably maintaining the ancient Deli Bal traditions, and they work closely with them to protect their livelihoods and honor their traditional way of life. All Deli Bal honey is raw, straight from the hive. They don’t heat-treat or use micro-filters which rob the honey of its potent, health-promoting compounds and are committed to bringing customers the purest, most natural mad honey available.
