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Sesame (Til) Honey from Gujarat

SHAHADWALE Sesame Honey comes from sesame (til) fields in Gujarat, gathered during the short May flowering window when the crop is in full bloom. It’s a single-floral honey, meaning the bees are working one main source rather than a mix, and that focus is exactly what gives this honey its own distinct personality.

What Makes It Worth Trying

Most people default to the same one or two honey types without ever branching out, and sesame honey is a good reason to change that. Its flavor sits apart from the usual florals — a little different, a little more grounded — which makes it worth a try if you’re curious about regional, single-source honeys rather than the generic blends found everywhere.

A quick rundown of what you’re getting: nectar pulled specifically from sesame blossoms, harvested from Gujarat’s sesame-growing belt, collected during the May season when the flowers peak, and bottled with nothing else mixed in. It’s naturally sweet, works in pretty much anything you’d normally reach for honey in, and carries a floral character that’s genuinely its own.

From Flower to Jar

It’s a short chain: sesame flowers bloom across Gujarat, bees forage on them, local beekeepers harvest the honey, and it goes straight into SHAHADWALE jars. That direct sourcing is part of why the floral character comes through so clearly in the final product.

On Purity and Consistency

There’s nothing added here — no artificial flavoring, no preservatives, just honey as the bees and the season made it. Because of that, don’t be surprised if one jar looks or tastes slightly different from the next. Flowering conditions shift year to year, and that shows up in the color, aroma and texture. It’s a natural sign this hasn’t been processed to force uniformity, not a quality issue.

How to Use It

Straight off the spoon works fine, but it’s also a solid everyday sweetener. Stir it into tea or coffee, drizzle it over toast, parathas, yogurt or oatmeal, blend it into a smoothie, or fold it into desserts and baking. It holds up well in homemade salad dressings too, if you want something with more character than plain sugar syrup.

A few ways to put it to use in the kitchen: toss cooked carrots with a spoonful of the honey, a little butter and a pinch of salt for a quick glaze. Blend banana, Greek yogurt, a spoon of sesame seeds and this honey with ice for a simple breakfast smoothie. Stir it into tea with a splash of lemon for an easy naturally sweetened drink. Or mix oats, nuts and seeds with the honey and a little coconut oil, then bake until golden for homemade granola.

Storing It Right

Keep the jar somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sun, and make sure the lid is sealed between uses. That’s really all raw honey needs to stay good.

Common Questions

What is Sesame Honey?

Honey collected from nectar that bees gather off sesame (til) flowers — SHAHADWALE’s version is sourced from Gujarat.

Where does it come from?

Gujarat’s sesame-growing regions, harvested during the flowering season.

When is it harvested?

May, when sesame flowers are at their peak.

What does it taste like?

Naturally sweet with a floral character that’s distinctly tied to sesame blossoms — different from more common honey varieties.

How do I use it?

However you’d normally use honey — tea, coffee, smoothies, breakfast, desserts, baking, or everyday cooking.

Does the color or texture change between jars?

Yes, slightly. That’s expected with raw, seasonal honey and depends on the flowering conditions that year.

Details at a Glance

• Harvested From: Gujarat, India
• Floral Source: Sesame (Til) flowers
• Harvest Season: May
• GST: 5% additional
• Freight: Charged separately

If sesame isn’t your only interest, SHAHADWALE has a few other regional honey varieties worth comparing — each one carries the character of wherever its bees were foraging.