Discover the world of Melipona Bees

Deep in the ancient forests of the Yucatán, the Maya have cared for Xunan Kab — the “Regal Lady Bee” — for over a thousand years. Its hives rest in hollow trees, breathing with the forest that shelters them.

Each drop of its honey holds history: rituals of healing, stories whispered in the language of the jungle, and a bond between people and nature that time could not break.

Every Melipona hive supports more than bees. It pollinates native trees, nurtures biodiversity, and safeguards ecosystems vital to our planet’s balance.

Our work grows from the belief that consuming should never be one-sided — we take, but we also give back. Each jar of Melipona honey becomes an act of reforestation, a gift to the lungs of our planet.

‍

Behind each hive stands a guardian, indigenous and local beekeepers who preserve ancestral knowledge and traditions.

By supporting their craft, we strengthen entire ecosystems: cultural, social, and environmental.

When you choose Melipona, you help protect livelihoods and landscapes, ensuring that the harmony between bees, people, and forest endures.

Melipona bees are nature’s quiet scientists. Their honey carries powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties studied by researchers worldwide.

Each discovery reveals what the Maya already knew — that Xunan Kab heals more than wounds; it restores balance.

We partner with scientists and conservationists to deepen understanding and expand protection for these extraordinary bees.