Proceeds from our sales are donated to people in medical need on a first come first serve basis. 14 years and counting! Hashem Beehives are family-owned beehives located within the family's orange groves in Benha, 48 km north of Cairo. It is said that the name originated from when the Prophet Mohammed sent his messengers to convert locals to Islam. Makaukas, the Copt, replied with, among other things, a jar of honey. After the prophet tasted it, he asked, "where is it from?" They replied "from Benha" and he said "God bless Benha and its sons." Hashem Beehives have been producing honey for generations, mostly for the consumption of family, friends and honey lovers. In memory of her late mother, Malak Hashem, and recognizing the increasing interest of many Egyptians in consuming healthy and organic produce, her daughter, Alyaa, has revived the family's honey legacy with the aim of turning it into a modern and health-conscious enterprise. "Malak's Honey" as it has been labeled has many benefits for young and old. It is raw, unfiltered, with no preservatives or additives, making it ideal for medicinal purposes and a formidable immunity system builder. Honey's antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties can help in improving the digestive system, it is known to be anti-tumor and can prevent or aid in soothing coughs, sore throats, and respiratory problems. Moreover, iit can be used for baking, sweetening drinks or just simply as a "spoonful of honey to help the medicine go down!"
**All profits from the sale of Malak's Honey are donated to a number oof carefully selected Egyptian charities with a primary focus on cancer treatments. Previous donations have paid for life- saving medicines, surgeries, and subsidies for treatments that remain unaffordable for many. Twice yearly (in May and in July), Hashem Beehives produces orange blossom honey or "Mawali7" which is naturally perfumed by the orange groves that the bees feed on. Generally described as a "juicy" honey, orange blossom honey can vary in color and flavor from year to year but, overall, the flavor is sweet, with unique citrus hints. In winter, it thickens to become grainy or "mirammil" which, in turn, is ideal as a sandwich spread. Another season yields clover honey or "Barseem" which is darker and non--perfumed and produced by bees, which feed primarily on the nectar of clover plants. It is known for its mild, slightly floral flavor.
