Merry Christmas from the Quiet Apiary


Hello, everyone. It is December 24th, Christmas Eve here in Korea.

Outside my window, the apiary is silent. The bees are tightly clustered together, keeping each other warm against the winter chill.

Usually, I share stories about traditional farming or culture. But today, I simply want to send you a sweet greeting.

In the photo, I am adding a generous squeeze of our honey to a warm cup of tea. Just like this convenient bottle makes it easy to add sweetness to life, I hope your holidays are filled with simple, easy joys.

Starting this blog and sharing my stories about bees, Ondol, and Kimchi with you has been the highlight of my year. Thank you for following our journey.

I am currently enjoying this warm Honey Tea and planning for the exciting projects coming next year—like our NFC system and Olive trees.

Stay warm, and I will see you next Wednesday with more stories from the Korean countryside.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From, Mr. Shin & Mrs. Pak (Gokseong, South Korea)

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