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Native honey in one hand, pure beeswax in the other

Pure. Natural. From our native bees.

Nature’s
Two Gifts

Native honey & pure beeswax, from India’s own bees

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Pure. Native.
Nothing else.

Nearly every best-selling honey, in shops and online alike, comes from one imported species, the Italian bee. We went the other way. Ours comes from India’s own rock bee, red dwarf bee, and native hive bee. Rarer, more potent, more complete, and entirely ours.

Native Bees Artisanal Collection

Four honeys, each from a specific bee and a specific place.

Mountain Honey jar 01

Mountain Honey

Apis dorsata · wild rock bee

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Kombu Honey jar 02

Kombu Honey

Apis florea · red dwarf bee

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Moringa Honey jar 03

Moringa Honey

Apis cerana indica · estate

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Jamoon Honey jar 04

Jamoon Honey

Apis cerana indica · estate

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Meet the Bees

The three native bees behind every jar — filmed in the wild.

Rock Bee

Apis dorsata

Red Dwarf Bee

Apis florea

Indian Hive Bee

Apis cerana indica

Rock Bee. Wild high cliffs. Bold and resinous.

Red Dwarf Bee. Wild forest floor. Light and floral.

Indian Hive Bee. Estate-reared. Single-bloom.

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Pure Beeswax
Daily Essentials

The same hives that give us honey give us beeswax, rendered pure into balms, creams and candles. Nothing synthetic. Coming soon.

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Why Native Bees

We began keeping bees in 2021. Early on, we noticed something the honey aisle wasn’t talking about: almost every jar comes from one imported species, the Italian bee.

Honey from India’s native bees, the rock bee, the red dwarf bee, and Apis cerana indica, is widely regarded by traditional beekeepers as the more potent, more complete honey. Most people have simply never been offered the choice.

Every jar you buy is a small vote for that: native bees over imported ones, tradition over convenience.

Our Impact

The whole chain, not just the honey.

Candle-making training with CSIR-CIMAP · Papanasam

Every jar of Navanila honey leaves behind the wax our bees built their hives from. For years it was just a byproduct — so we asked a different question: what if it became someone’s livelihood instead?

We turned a byproduct into a craft.

Near Papanasam, we partnered with CSIR-CIMAP, Bangalore to train tribal women to turn raw beeswax into hand-poured candles — real, structured training with a credentialed scientific institution, building a skill they genuinely own.

Our upcoming beeswax candle line will be made, in part, by the very hands trained in this program.

In partnership with CSIR-CIMAP, Bangalore

Straight from hive to jar, and now, to candle.

CSIR CSIR-CIMAP Lab Tested Quality Checked
FSSAI Lic. No. 10018064000984

Who it's for

Some things refuse
to be tamed.

The rock bee builds high on open cliffs. The red dwarf bee, on a single comb in the open air. Both on their own terms.

They can’t be boxed. They can’t be farmed. They make what they make, or nothing at all.

The people who seek them out are usually the same way.

Wild knows wild.

The shift

What changes when you switch

Before Navanila
  • One imported bee, farmed everywhere
  • Blended with cheaper syrups, purity uncertain
  • A label you just have to take on faith
→
With Navanila
  • India’s native rock, red dwarf & hive bees
  • Pure & unadulterated — nothing blended in, ever
  • Lab-tested, FSSAI, traceable hive-to-jar

You stop settling for “honey.” You start tasting the real thing.

Why eat it

Not just sweet. Alive.

High Prana

Straight from India’s wild native bees, close to the source — honey that carries real life-force, not just sweetness.

Natural Energy

Clean, slow-burning fuel from nature. A spoon lifts you — without the crash of refined sugar.

Natural Happiness

A small daily ritual of warmth and calm — real honey is a quiet, everyday joy.

Real, Full Flavour

Wild-foraged and full-bodied — honey that actually tastes of where it came from, not a factory.

Antioxidant-Rich

Wild, native flora means a fuller spectrum of natural antioxidants in every drop.

Pure, Not Refined

A wholesome swap for refined sugar — in your tea, your food, your day.

Why Navanila

Four reasons this is different

01

Native, not imported

India’s own wild bees — rarer, more complete than the farmed imported bee.

02

Proven pure

Lab-tested and FSSAI-licensed. No sugar, no syrup, no water — nothing added, ever.

03

Traceable

Every jar is tied to its hive and its harvest. You know exactly where it’s from.

04

Purpose in every jar

Funds native beekeeping and trains tribal women to craft the beeswax, with CSIR-CIMAP.

Taste the difference native makes.

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Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before your first jar.

What makes Navanila honey different from most honey on the shelf?

Nearly all mass-market honey comes from a single imported species, the Italian bee (Apis mellifera). Ours comes from India’s own native bees — the rock bee, the red dwarf bee, and Apis cerana indica. Native-bee honey is widely regarded by traditional beekeepers as more potent and more complete, and ours is never blended with cheaper imported syrups.

Is Navanila honey pure and unadulterated?

Yes — every jar is 100% honey from our own hives. No sugar syrup, no water, no colours or preservatives, ever. We gently strain it to remove wax and debris, and each batch is lab-tested and FSSAI-licensed, so you know exactly what’s in the jar.

My honey has turned grainy or solid. Has it gone bad?

Not at all — that’s crystallisation, and it’s a natural sign of pure, natural honey. All real honey granulates over time depending on its floral source and the temperature. To make it runny again, stand the jar in warm (not boiling) water for a few minutes. Avoid microwaving it, which harms the honey.

How do I know the honey is pure and not adulterated?

Every batch is lab-tested, and we hold an FSSAI licence (No. 10018064000984). We add nothing — no sugar syrup, no water, no colours or preservatives. What’s in the jar is 100% honey from our own hives.

What’s the difference between your rock bee, red dwarf bee, and hive bee honey?

Each bee forages different flora, so each honey has its own character. Rock bee (Apis dorsata) honey is bold and deeply floral; red dwarf bee (Apis florea) honey is lighter and more aromatic; and the native hive bee (Apis cerana indica) gives a smooth, well-balanced honey. All three are wild or native to India.

How should I store my honey?

Keep it at room temperature in a tightly closed jar, away from direct sunlight and heat. Don’t refrigerate it — cold only speeds up crystallisation. Always use a clean, dry spoon; moisture is honey’s only real enemy.

Does honey have an expiry date?

Pure honey doesn’t truly spoil — sealed jars found in ancient tombs were still edible. We print a “best before” date as food regulations require, but stored properly, honey keeps its quality for years. If it crystallises along the way, it’s still perfectly good to eat.

Can I give this honey to my baby?

Honey is not recommended for children under 12 months, as an infant’s digestive system can’t yet handle the natural spores honey may contain (a precaution against infant botulism). For anyone above one year of age, it’s completely safe to enjoy.

Can I add honey to hot tea or warm water?

Warm is fine, but avoid stirring honey into boiling-hot liquid — very high heat can dull its natural aroma and character. Let your drink cool to a comfortable, drinkable warmth first, then stir it in.

Do you deliver across India, and how do I order?

Yes, we ship pan-India. Add your jars to the cart and check out on the site, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you order directly. We’re based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, and dispatch orders promptly with careful, leak-proof packing.