The tepu is a tree endemic to Chile.

Tépu honey is harvested on the beautiful and colorful island of Chiloé.

This island in Patagonia occupies a special place in Chile, thanks to its geographical location and isolation. Its landscapes are reminiscent of Ireland, and its greenery gives it an unusual edge.

The island of Chiloé is Chile’s second largest island after the main island of Tierra del Fuego. Chiloé Archipelago archipelago, which comprises numerous islands and islets. In fact, with 155,000 inhabitants, the archipelago isn’t very densely populated!

Castro and Ancud are the two main towns. One is located on the east coast and the other in the far north, south of Puerto Montt.

The island of Chiloé is home to several national parks. This allows the bees to flourish peacefully. They harvest the precious nectar in abundance to produce a honey with a sweet, mellow aroma slightly reminiscent of aniseed.

The Mapuche Indians are the original inhabitants of this vast territory stretching towards Argentina. They resisted the Incas and then the ferocity of the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. In fact, the Mapuche are the only Amerindians to have resisted the invaders!

Finally declared national property at the end of the 19th century, their territory was confiscated, relegating the Mapuches to reserves, territories far too small to ensure their subsistence.

The taste and flavor of Tepu honey:

Its unique taste is slightly aniseed. Because of the ubiquitousulmo throughout Patagonia, the taste of aniseed is accentuated. There are also sweet notes of caramel.

Tépu honey has a fine crystallization. It is quite stealthy on the palate, but very enjoyable. As a result, it is one of the sweet honeys that can easily be spread for breakfast in the morning. It also keeps well.

The properties of Tepu honey :

Natural honey produces glycogen in the liver, which is the energy reserve the brain needs for normal functioning. Natural honey significantly reduces stress.

In fact, consuming honey in the morning, during the day and in the evening before bed helps to store this glycogen in the liver. This prevents the release of stress hormones.

Therefore, consuming honey at regular intervals stimulates relaxation and night-time sleep.

Did you know?

Most of the churches on the island of Chiloé are World Heritage Sites.