Shabwah
Shabwani Yemeni Sidr Honey
From the dry plateau of Shabwah — darker, more resinous, the collectors' choice.
- Texture
- Dense, close to Hadrami
- Flavour
- Deep and resinous, faintly bitter finish
- Best for
- People who already know Sidr honey
On the science
We publish plain-language summaries of the research worth knowing about, with the limits of each study stated alongside its findings. Our honey is a food, not a medicine, and nothing in that library is a claim about what it does.
- 30-day returns
- Ships worldwide
- Lab-tested
Arid plateau
Shabwah
West of Hadramout, drier and more open. Once the capital of the Hadhramaut kingdom and a staging post on the incense route.
- Terrain
- Low to mid altitude, dry
- Governorate
- Shabwah Governorate
Photograph: Shabwa, Yemen (Wikimedia Commons)
- Region
- Shabwah
- Harvest
- Autumn 2025
- Beekeepers
- 9 families
- Processing
- None
About this harvest
Shabwani comes from the Shabwah governorate, west of Hadramout, from trees on drier and higher ground.
It is the darkest of the three and the most divisive. There is a resinous depth to it and a faint bitterness on the finish that people either seek out or find too much — the one repeat customers come back for.
Our honey is a food. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Honey is not suitable for infants under 12 months.
Questions before buying
How do I know this is genuinely Yemeni Sidr honey?
Every jar states the valley it came from and the season it was harvested. There is no grading system for Sidr honey the way there is for Manuka — a seller who cannot name both does not know their own supply chain.
Is it raw and unfiltered?
Yes. It is not heated, not pasteurised and not fine-filtered. It may crystallise over time, which is a sign it has not been heat-treated rather than a fault.
How should I store it?
Room temperature, lid closed, out of direct sunlight, and always use a dry spoon. It does not need refrigeration and does not meaningfully expire.
What if I do not like it?
Return it within thirty days for a full refund. You can open one jar and taste it first — we ask that at least 90% of the honey remains.
Can children eat it?
Not under twelve months — honey is unsuitable for infants because of the risk of infant botulism. Above that age it is an ordinary food.
Reviews
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- 5 out of 5Jasmine Mist · verified purchase28 April 2026
Very nice honey
Very nice honey. Will buy buy again. Better than Manuka
- 5 out of 5Brian · verified purchase27 March 2026
Brilliant Texture & Delicious
Brilliant Texture & Delicious. I'd never had Sidr honey before and loved it. It's unique.
- 5 out of 5Ken Price · verified purchase23 November 2025
So good
- 5 out of 5Ezaya Bracey · verified purchase10 September 2025
Best honey ever!
I am not a person who is very fond of honey and I have tried many different kinds but this honey has surpassed them all by far. This has to be thebest tasting honey I have ever had and will probably be the only honey I will continue to buy! It has a floral scent and a refreshing taste similar to candy but with floral notes in it. I have recommended this honey to quite a few other people and they all are going to be purchasing as well. 100/10!
