The Buzzings

A day in the life of the Mariola bee, Costa Rica’s tiny, stingless pollinator, vital for biodiversity and producing prized medicinal honey.

Melipona honey's unique bioactive compounds show promise in cancer research, with studies highlighting its antioxidant and cytotoxic effects

Costa Rica is leading the way in bee conservation! Discover how the country is protecting pollinators through sustainable farming and refore

What makes Melipona honey so unique? Explore its sugars, enzymes, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that set it apart from regular honey

Wake up right with Melipona honey! Get a natural energy boost, support digestion, and strengthen immunity with this powerful superfood!

Melipona honey is a medicinal powerhouse, used for healing wounds, boosting immunity, and supporting gut health. Find out why it’s so unique

Discover why Melipona honey is one of the world's rarest, most expensive honeys—and how to use it for health, beauty, and gourmet delights.

Costa Rica’s stingless bees are vital pollinators facing threats. Learn about their differences and conservation efforts at Torunes Farm.

Melipona honey isn’t just honey—it’s the rainforest’s soul in a drop, crafted by stingless bees through relentless effort and precision.

Stingless bees thrive in a structured colony where each bee has a role, from foragers to guards, ensuring the hive's survival and success.

Each jar of Melipona honey is a taste of time and place, reflecting the rainforest’s seasonal blooms in a way that makes every harvest uniqu

The gentle hum of bees' wings is more than just a sound—it’s a healing vibration, harmonizing with nature’s rhythms and soothing the soul.

Jaime finds pure joy in watching his bees thrive—humming with life, gathering nectar, and working in perfect harmony. 🐝✨

Help save Melipona stingless bees at Torunes Farm! Support sustainable beekeeping and protect these vital pollinators and their honey.

Torunes Farm in Palmares is a Bee Oasis where Melipona bees thrive, supporting organic coffee production and biodiversity.

Dolichandra unguis-cati, or Cat’s Claw Vine, boosts biodiversity, attracts Melipona bees, and may have medicinal benefits. Learn more!

Straightneck squash supports biodiversity, nourishes soil, and provides medicinal nectar for Melipona bees in Costa Rica.

Savor organic coffee in Palmares, Costa Rica, and support bee conservation at Torunes Farm, where nature and tradition thrive. ☕🐝🌿

Passion fruit (maracuyá) provides Melipona bees with medicinal nectar and pollen, boosting their immunity, energy, and colony health.

The Jupiter Bush nourishes Melipona bees with medicinal nectar and pollen, enhancing biodiversity and sustaining native ecosystems.