Dark Woodland Honey

Rich notes of molasses & dates, perfect for baking, sauces and hot drinks.

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Deep amber-brown, with notes of dates and molasses and a savory edge you don't expect from honey. Try it on sharp cheddar or blue cheese, whisked into a vinaigrette, or spooned over roasted carrots and squash. It also does beautiful things to a bowl of oatmeal on a cold morning.

Our woodland honeys, born from a partnership with the late Dr. Jane Goodall and made in ongoing collaboration with The Jane Goodall Institute, are raw, unfiltered and sustainably harvested from the woodlands of Western Tanzania.

A Message from Dr. Jane Goodall

The trio contains:

Highlights

Origin:

Miombo woodlands, Tanzania

Ingredients

Honey (Apis mellifera)

Raw
Unrefined
Non-Irradiated
Non-GMO
no preservatives, no fillers icon

Cooking tips

  • Bake honey cakes and gingerbread
  • Stir into spiced teas and coffee drinks
  • Whisk into sauces

Recipes

Sourcing

Hives for wild woodland bees in Tanzania from Burlap & Barrel

Our woodland honey comes from the Miombo Woodlands of Western Tanzania — one of the most biodiverse landscapes on earth, and the region where Dr. Jane Goodall began her trailblazing chimpanzee research in 1960. "The bees can gather nectar and pollen from over 30 different species of flowering trees, shrubs and grasses," Jane explained. "And this gives their honey really unique flavors." Every jar tastes distinctly of where it came from: raw, unfiltered, and unlike anything on a supermarket shelf.

The Jane Goodall Institute works with local communities to build hives and train beekeepers, creating income that doesn't depend on logging, mining, or hunting. Traditional beekeepers lead the training themselves, teaching harvesters to always leave enough honey for the bees. "Because the bees rely on the biodiversity of the Miombo Woodlands, this provides an incentive for the local communities to protect the environment and its rich diversity of wildlife," Jane said. 5% of the retail price of every jar goes back to JGI's work in Western Tanzania — lasting benefits for the communities and the ecosystems they depend on, and a step toward the greener, more hopeful world Jane spent her life building.

At left: Ethan Frisch, Co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, with Dr. Jane Goodall in Tanzania in 2024

Learn more at janegoodall.org and rootsandshoots.org. Follow @JaneGoodallInst and @RootsAndShoots

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