Honey Tasting Experience La Floresta - Quito

La Floresta, Ecuador



Indulge in a honey tasting experience in Quito’s La Floresta. Sample high-quality local honey paired with cheese, coffee, chocolate, and more.

Honey Tasting Experience in Quito's La Floresta

This guided tasting showcases Ecuadorian honey and hive products, ideal for food lovers and those interested in sustainable beekeeping.

Highlights

  • Sample authentic Ecuadorian honey in an intimate setting
  • Learn about Ecuador's beekeeping history from a local host
  • Enjoy honey paired with cheese, coffee, chocolate, and more
  • Discover honey production techniques and fair trade practices
  • Experience a sensory tasting in Quito’s La Floresta neighborhood

Description

Visit a local fair-trade honey producer in Quito, gaining insight into Ecuador’s apiculture. Your host will welcome you and explain the production processes, certifications, and the cultural importance of beekeeping.

Sample a variety of high-quality local honeys paired with complementary products such as cheese, coffee, chocolate, mead, and beer—all crafted from hive products. The experience takes place in a cozy setting within the popular La Floresta area.

Includes

  • Warm welcome with explanations on production, certifications, and apiculture in Ecuador
  • Guided tasting of Ecuadorian honey varieties
  • Andean-style mead shot
  • Choice of craft beer or honey-based soft drink
  • Miski espresso with propolis and CBD honey or hot honey tea
  • Choice of 3 baos, 6 dumplings, or a cheese board (subject to availability)
  • 'Bee Happy' cocktail: Andean gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice
  • Shared 70% fine-aroma cacao chocolate bar with honey and bee pollen

Excludes

Additional purchases not included in the tasting such as extra food, cocktails, beer, home products, or personal care items will incur separate charges.

Important Information

  • Reservation required
  • Maximum group size: 6 people
  • Located in the tourist-friendly La Floresta neighborhood, Quito

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Book in advance to secure your spot. Wear comfortable clothing and arrive with an open palate to enjoy the full sensory experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an intimate tasting event where visitors sample various Ecuadorian honeys and learn about local beekeeping traditions.
The experience is hosted in the La Floresta neighborhood, known for its vibrant local culture and artisanal businesses.
A local host knowledgeable in Ecuadorian beekeeping and honey production guides the tasting and provides educational insights.
The activity is designed for small groups to ensure a personalized and interactive experience.
Participants taste a variety of Ecuadorian honeys, showcasing different flavors and textures unique to the region.
Yes, the tasting includes pairings with local cheese, coffee, chocolate, mead, and beer made from hive products.
Yes, the experience covers fair trade honey production methods practiced in Ecuador.
Check the website for age recommendations, as the experience may involve alcoholic pairings like mead and beer.
Check the website for current availability and hours to plan your visit accordingly.
Advance booking is recommended to secure a spot for this small-group honey tasting event in Quito.

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