An Organic Honey in Our Service!

Honey has always been highly valued since ancient times due to its health benefits. It is useful in every aspect right from the field of cosmetics to medicine. Honey is not only rich in antioxidants, natural substitute for sugar, but also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Interestingly, the type of plant from which honey bee consumes nectar decides the composition, colour and taste of the honey. Hence, it can be blonde, burgundy, dark brown and even golden in colour. On the other hand, it might be sweet, bitter or sour as per the floral source.

Research studies have found 200 distinct compounds in honey till now. These compounds can be used for diverse applications from healing wounds to cure the cancer which is subject to the unique properties of each type of honey. The texture is a result of the moisture levels present in the natural environment. Generally, honey is a viscous solution containing glucose and fructose (80-85%), water (15-17%), ash (0.2%), proteins and amino acids (0.1-0.4%), and trace amounts of enzymes, vitamins and other substances etc.

 But, with additives that are currently used in the market with the chemical industry’s revolution, it has become difficult to find an organic honey without any mixtures. The purity of honey should be maintained to avoid the health hazards caused by such additives.

In 2015, Nishita Vasanth and Priyanshi Mani went to Kodaikanal for a documentary project on the Adivasi people. They discovered the rich and wonderful aspect of the traditional practice of gathering honey by Adivasi hunters. They were amazed by the Adivasi communities and their culture of hunting honey.

To provide organic honey from the western ghats for healthy honey consumption, these two women started a honey business with Adivasis and women from the local Adivasi area. Building good relations and paying Adivasis their deserved rewards, they are growing and leading worldwide. The ‘Hoopoe on a Hill’ is based in the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu . This mysterious name comes from a bird Hoopoe who visits the Palani Hills every year.

Honey with seasonal varieties, such as multi-floral, bitter jamun, Eucalyptus, wild Cerana and Kurinji, is hunted without harming honey-bees. Adivasis bring honey in the cans. This honey goes under the natural filtration and is poured into glass bottles. By connecting via the postal service, to sustain one of the remote postal services provided by the Government of India, these ladies send customer’s order by post.

These wonder-women didn’t stop only at the honey production, but they also wondered for obtaining side products from the waste. Different products such as crayons, wraps, candles are prepared and sold on their website which is being produced from waste beeswax. This small step is connecting the Adivasis to the world with their culture and is also providing organic honey to the people across the globe!