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Mârani Reserve

The Pinnacle of the Harvest

Verified KYNA > 550 µg/g

Mârani Reserve

For those who seek the rarest and purest expression of Himalayan honey, Mârani Reserve offers an intimate encounter with nature’s finest. Drawn from the smallest, most limited micro-batches, each jar carries an intense, layered, and profoundly resonant character, rich in potent natural compounds like KYNA (>550 µg/g). Our Reserve variant represents a select harvest from the high Himalayas, limited in supply, meticulously chosen, and embodying the most refined expression of Mârani.

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Please note that our warehouse team will be taking a well deserved break over Christmas and New Year, so all online orders placed after 13th December will be despatched on 6th January 2025.

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Marani: A Legacy of Nature’s Finest Wonders

The KYNA Marker

Each batch is verified for its levels of kynurenic acid (KYNA), a naturally occurring compound that defines our honey’s authenticity and natural strength. Higher KYNA levels signify a rarer harvest and a deeper expression of its origin

Pollen

45% chestnut pollen means chestnut was the main nectar source.

DRAG TO EXPLORE

Uncover the Journey

Sourcing

Gathered from pristine Himalayan altitudes, where purity takes root.

Testing

Each batch undergoes rigorous lab testing to ensure authenticity, potency, and exceptional quality.

Packaging

Carefully sealed in glass and marked with a QR code—scan to trace the origin of your honey.

Delivery

Hand-packed and thoughtfully shipped, bringing the heights of the Himalayas directly to your doorstep.

Straight from Nepal’s untouched mountains, Mârani honey is crafted for mindful enjoyment. Savor it, weave it into your day, and keep it fresh to enjoy every nuance of its flavor.

Origins & Care
Source and Origin Source and Origin

Mârani Honey is naturally produced by Apis cerana bees in wild chestnut forests thriving in Nepal’s Himalayan region. Hand-harvested by local communities using age-old traditions, this rare wild honey reflects the purity of its origin and the wisdom passed down through generations.

How to Consume How to Consume

The Reserve is best enjoyed neat. Allow a spoonful of honey to slowly melt on your tongue, revealing its layered, profound complexity. For indulgent pairings, add a drop to aged Parmesan Reggiano or finish a dark chocolate torte with its golden touch, a moment of true refinement.

Storage Information Storage Information

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to preserve the honey's natural texture and flavor.

Shipping Details Shipping Details

Orders will be processed within one business day. Shipping usually takes about a week, depending on your location. Once dispatched, you’ll receive a confirmation email with tracking details so you can follow your order’s journey.

TEST AND CERTIFICATION

Trust and Authenticity in Every Drop

NMR Authenticity Tested

NMR Authenticity Tested

Each rare batch undergoes nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) profiling to verify its authenticity and confirm its precise botanical origin.

FSSC 22000 & HACCP Certified
FSSC 22000 & HACCP Certified

Our honey is bottled in a facility that meets the world’s most rigorous food safety and quality standards.

Comprehensive Purity Screening
Comprehensive Purity Screening

Every harvest is independently lab-tested beyond standard certifications, including heavy-metal and pesticide analysis, as well as advanced high-resolution mass spectrometry, ensuring uncompromised purity and integrity in every jar.

The Mârani Honey Experience

Texture

Luxuriously thick and velvety, it glides smoothly on the palate. Its naturally high fructose content, a signature of authentic chestnut honey, slows the crystallization process, maintaining its opulent, fluid texture.

Taste

Bold and intricate, with a restrained sweetness. Smoky notes and subtle leathery undertones evolve into a refined, pleasantly bitter finish, a reflection of chestnut honey’s inherent depth and elegance.

Aroma

Begins with hints of caramel and roasted nuts, unfolding into a refined, woody aroma that evokes the timeless forests from which it comes.

Colour

A deep, dark amber that catches the light with warmth, reflecting the rich mineral composition drawn from its Himalayan origin

A Rare Harvest for the True Connoisseur

Defined by three uncompromising principles:

From Untouched Wilds

Hand-foraged from remote, inaccessible chestnut groves high in the Himalayan region, each strictly limited harvest is a rare treasure born of pristine wilderness.

A Profile of Distinction

Nurtured by the rigors of extreme altitude, wild chestnut blossoms yield a nectar of extraordinary depth and complexity, giving the honey its layered, sophisticated character.

Verified by Science

The exceptional quality of this honey is reflected in its naturally high concentration of kynurenic acid (KYNA), a distinctive marker that underscores its rarity and refinement.

Best Paired with

Cheese Pairings

Our Himalayan chestnut honey pairs exquisitely with aged and creamy cheeses, softening their sharpness or enhancing their rich, buttery nuances.

Cheese Pairings

Baking & Pastries

Mârani’s robust character makes it an exceptional natural sweetener for baked goods, adding refined depth and elevating the flavor of every creation.

Baking & Pastries

Gourmet Culinary

Celebrated in gourmet kitchens, chestnut honey is prized for its rich, distinctive flavor and sophisticated complexity.

Gourmet Culinary

Breakfast Goodness

Perfect for breakfast, Himalayan chestnut honey lends bold, nuanced sweetness to warm toast, pancakes, yogurt, or oatmeal, transforming everyday mornings into a moment of indulgence.

Breakfast Goodness
THE ART OF ETHICAL BEEKEEPING

Thoughtfully curated in harmony with nature

Mârani Honey is raw, unfiltered, and hand-harvested by local Nepalese honey hunters, guardians of an ancient beekeeping legacy. Sustainably gathered from native Apis cerana bees, our honey preserves the purity of the Himalayas while honoring the people and traditions that keep this heritage alive.

FAQs

Where does Mârani Honey come from?
Mârani is harvested in the Himalayan highlands (approx. 800–3000 m) from chestnut species such as Castanea sativa and C. mollissima. Native Apis cerana subspecies forage local flora, producing honey shaped by altitude, mountain soils, and traditional, low-impact harvesting.
What makes your products different from regular honey or wellness items?
Our products come from pristine high-altitude Himalayan landscapes and traditional methods. Chestnut honey shows higher antioxidants, unique bioactives (notably kynurenic acid (KYNA)), distinct sensory complexity, and limited harvests, characteristics uncommon in mass-produced honeys and key to its gourmet and functional profile.
Why is Himalayan chestnut honey considered rare?
It’s rare because chestnut blooms are limited in time and location, and high-altitude foraging yields are small. Production is constrained by terrain, seasonal flows, native Apis cerana behavior, and hand extraction, making harvests limited and highly collectible.
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