Goldswarm Honey Wins Superior Taste Award – What It Means and Why It Matters

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We’re honored to share that Goldswarm Honey has officially been awarded the prestigious Superior Taste Award with a 2-Star distinction by the International Taste Institute, one of the highest global recognitions for flavor and quality.

This certification is more than just a gold sticker; it’s a blind-tasted, independently evaluated seal of excellence that speaks to the unmatched purity, complexity, and richness of our natural raw honey.

What Is the Superior Taste Award?

The Superior Taste Award is one of the most respected international certifications for food and beverage products. Organized by the International Taste Institute in Brussels, the award is determined by a panel of over 200 professional chefs and sommeliers from 20+ countries, including experts recognized by Michelin, Gault & Millau, and other top institutions.

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Every product is evaluated through a blind tasting, following strict sensory criteria:

  • First Impression
  • Visual Quality
  • Aroma (Olfaction)
  • Taste
  • Texture

The jury doesn't know the brand, origin, or packaging. This ensures complete objectivity.


Why This Award Matters to You

At Goldswarm, we don’t just produce honey. We protect a legacy of pure, multiflora raw honey harvested in the montane forests of West Africa, rooted in centuries of natural harmony and ethical beekeeping.

This award reinforces what we’ve always believed:
Goldswarm isn’t just good honey — it’s exceptional honey, recognized on the global stage.

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What a 2-Star Rating Really Means

Only a small percentage of products submitted to the International Taste Institute earn any stars at all, and a 2-Star rating is reserved for products considered “remarkable” by expert standards. It’s a rare and respected distinction that sets Goldswarm apart in the world of natural honeys.

The 2-Star award confirms that Goldswarm stood out in every category: from first impression to aroma, flavor, and texture, as judged by some of the most discerning palates in the world.

What This Means for Our Customers

This award is a powerful symbol of:

  • Verified taste quality you can trust
  • Global recognition of our unique West African terroir
  • Unwavering commitment to purity, sustainability, and craftsmanship

Whether you’re enjoying a spoonful in your tea, your workout routine, or your culinary creations, you’re tasting something that’s been judged among the best natural honeys in the world.

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Ready to Taste an Award-Winning Honey?

Prefer the full experience?

Explore our 12-oz jar of Multiflora Natural Raw Honey — the very product recognized by the International Taste Institute.

On the go?

Try our Goldswarm Honey To Go Packets — the same award-winning honey, in convenient, no-mess sachets for daily rituals, workouts, and travel.

Taste the difference that international judges recognized.

Pure. Awarded. Unforgettable.