What is Varietal Honey?

Honey from the Alfalfa flower. Alfalfa honey has a lighter color with a very mild flavor. Alfalfa honey is not as sweet as Clover honey. Some flavor notes may include a subtle floral flavor and mild spice or vanilla. Perfect to use in baking, teas, or cooking as the flavor of the honey will not overpower the other parts of the dish. 

Honey from the Almond blossom and harvested in California. Almond honey tastes bittersweet with a strong aftertaste. It has a very distinct and unique flavor which is different than most any other honey. Almond honey is less sweet than other varieties of honey making it a great addition to baking or charcuterie boards.  

Honey from the Apple blossom and harvested in the spring. Typically a light amber colored honey. Apple blossom has a sweet and somewhat fruity flavor with a hint of some floral notes. While it does not taste like a fresh apple, it works great in baking, teas, and drizzled over yogurt or toast. 

Honey from the aster flower which blooms in the early fall. Aster honey has a distinctive taste sometimes compared to butterscotch or anise. This honey tends to crystalize very quickly and can make for a delicious creamed honey.

Honey from the nectar of avocado trees harvested in Mexico. Avocado honey tastes nothing like an avocado, but instead it is known for its rich, dark color that resembled molasses. Due to its less sweet flavor, Avocado honey tastes great paired with savory dishes for cooking.

Honey from the basswood tree harvested during the summer in Pennsylvania. Basswood honey is sometimes called linden honey. Basswood honey is light in color with a mildly sweet flavor and floral notes. Tastes great in teas or as a glaze to sweeten up any dish.

Honey from the nectar of blackberry blossoms. We offer two types of blackberry honey one harvested in Pennsylvania and the other is harvested in the Pacific North. Blackberry honey often is thicker and tends to crystalize quickly. The honey tastes fruity and sweet, some people say it tastes like ripe berries.

Honey from the nectar of Black Gum trees sourced from the southern states of the United States. Black Gum honey is also known as Black Gum Tupelo honey or Black Tupelo honey. Black Gum honey often has a light, mild and sweet flavor. Due to the natural sugar contents of Black Gum honey, it does not crystalize easily.  

Honey from the nectar of blueberries. Our local blueberry honey is harvested locally in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, but we also have blueberry honey that is harvested in Maine. Blueberry honey does not actually taste like a fresh blueberry, but instead it is known for its sweet and mild flavor.

Honey from the blossom of the buckwheat flower. Buckwheat honey is a very dark and thick honey often compared to the taste and appearance of molasses. This honey is not often eaten by the spoonful but works great in baked goods where molasses may be used. 

Honey from the lima bean blossom harvested in New Jersey and considered a regional honey. Butterbean honey has a mild and light flavor that is very sweet. Since butterbean honey does not have a strong flavor it works well in virtually any paring like yogurt, tea, or by the spoon.

Honey from the Canola flower, not to be confused with canola oil. Canola honey is a very light honey with a sweet and creamy flavor. Canola honey crystalizes very quickly and can turn almost white when fully crystalized. We sell our canola flower honey fully crystalized as a creamed honey. 

Honey from the nectar of cherry trees. Cherry blossom honey does not taste like the sweet fruit, but instead has a delicate, sweet floral flavor. Cherry blossom honey is a rare honey to find because cherry blossoms only blossom for a short window in the spring. 

Honey from the wildflowers of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Depending on the season, the honey will vary in taste and color due to the varying types of flowers the bees visited. 

Honey from the nectar of the clover flower. Clover honey is often described as an everyday honey because it has a mild, sweet and delicate flavor. Clover honey does not overpower dishes and pairs well with many flavors. This honey tends to crystalize quicker than other honeys.

Honey from the nectar of cranberry blossoms. Cranberry honey usually tastes bright and sweet with some notes of tartness. Cranberry bogs only blossom for a few weeks out of the year, so cranberry honey can be more difficult to find and is definitely unique.  

Honey from the blooms of dandelions. Dandelion honey has a bold and sweet flavor with citrus and floral notes. Dandelion honey has a strong smell and a slightly bitter aftertaste.

Honey from the nectar of wildflowers. Dark wildflower honey is harvested from flowers that bloom late in the season. The flavor will depend on which flowers were blooming at the time and in the region. Dark wildflower honey is dark in color and usually has a deep, robust flavor with notes of molasses. 

Honey from the blossoms of the eucalyptus trees. Eucalyptus honey has a bold and sweet flavor that is described as earthy with herbal notes. This honey is unlike any other honey variety. 

Honey from the blossoms of the fireweed plant harvested in Oregon. Fireweed honey is a rare and premium honey variety known to be an ideal and 'prized' honey. Fireweed honey has a mild flavor and is smooth and sweet working perfectly with any pairing. 

Honey from the blossoms of the citrus plants in Florida. Florida citrus is a one of a kind honey variety that is mild and sweet. There are notes of fragrant citrus. The exact flavor and color of this honey depends on which plants and trees the bees collect nectar from in Florida. 

Honey from the Brazilian Pepper tree or gallberry shrubs. Florida Holly honey has a smooth buttery flavor with a citrus aftertaste. Pairs great with teas and different cheeses.

Honey from the nectar of goldenrod blossoms harvested during the fall in Pennsylvania. Goldenrod honey has a very distinct aroma and its flavor is strong and sweet similar to butterscotch with a tangy finish. Goldenrod honey is a light amber color that tends to crystalize quickly.  

Honey from the nectar of honeysuckle blossoms. Honeysuckle honey is a light honey that is delicate and has floral notes. Honeysuckle honey is a sweet honey with some notes of vanilla. Honeysuckle is considered a rare honey and hard to source. A definite must try

Honey from lavender blossoms. Lavender honey has a delicate and mildly sweet and floral taste. It is completely unlike scented lavender perfumes or soaps you may find because lavender honey is harvested from the nectar of the lavender flowers. 

Honey from the locust tree blossoms. Locust honey is also referred to as Acacia honey. Locust honey is a light springtime honey that has a sweet and delicate taste. Since locust trees only blossom for ten days, this makes locust honey extremely hard to harvest. Locust honey is a must try for any honey lover. 

Honey from the purple loosestrife plant. Loosestrife honey initially has a sweet light flavor, but its bitter aftertaste categorizes loosestrife as a bitter honey. The loosestrife plant is an invasive species, and its blooming period paired with its habitat makes loosestrife a rare variety of honey.  

Honey from the orange trees blossoms harvested in Florida. Orange blossom honey is very sweet and bright with notes of citrus. The honey tastes more like the floral blossoms than the sweet orange fruit. It pairs great in baking recipes or in your favorite cup of tea. 

Honey from Brazil. Our organic honey tends to have a darker color and can vary on taste depending on which organic flowers the bees collect nectar from. 

Honey from the Palmetto tree in Florida and the southern United States. Palmetto honey has a complex flavor profile that is less sweet than the typical honey. Palmetto honey often is a darker in color and works well in both savory and sweet pairings.

Honey from the Pine Barrens in New Jersey. Pine barrens honey is often described as a bold honey that is moderately sweet. The taste and color of the honey can vary due to the different species of wildflowers that bloom in the pine barrens. 

Honey from the sourwood tree native to North Carolina and southern United States. What makes purple sourwood honey purple? That is still a mystery. Some believe the purple color comes from bees snacking on berries while others believe it is purple pollen brought back to the hive. Either way this rare phenomena produces a unique purple honey you must try. 

Honey from raspberry blossoms. We offer a Raspberry honey from Pennsylvania that has a mildly sweet and delicate flavor with subtle floral notes. We also offer an Oregon Raspberry honey that tastes more similar to the raspberry fruit and it is uniquely delicious. 

Honey from the nectar of Japanese knotweed or often called American Bamboo. Red Bamboo honey has  a red hue and is very dark honey in color. Red bamboo honey tastes similar to buckwheat honey with strong notes of molasses.  

Honey from the flowering Sage plant. Sage honey is mild and delicate, completely unlike the herb. Sage honey is neutral and sweet in flavor and commonly used in cooking and baking dishes. 

Honey from the Sourwood trees found in the southern United States. Sourwood honey is known for its smooth and buttery sweet flavor, and is not sour. Due to the short blossoms of the sourwood tree, sourwood honey is considered a rare and sought after delicacy.

Honey from the nectar of the Star Thistle plant. Star thistle honey is known for its mild and sweet flavor that is commonly paired with cheeses and teas. It has a light and golden color. We offer both local and non local Star Thistle honey.

Honey from the blossoms of sunflowers. Sunflower honey is a bright and moderately sweet honey that is very rich. You may be able to taste the pollen in this honey which makes it's flavor unique. Sunflower honey is considered rare to find in North America making it a must try for honey lovers. 

Honey from the blossoms of the tallow tree or referred to as the Chinese Tallow tree found along the Gulf Coast of America. Tallow honey is typically a dark, amber color with a bold and tangy flavor profile. It may be described as not very sweet and slightly bitter. 

Honey from the nectar of the White Tupelo Tree. Tupelo honey is considered to be the rarest honey in the world and can only be harvested from the trees found in wetlands of the southeastern United States. Tupelo honey has a sweet and mild flavor that is resistant to crystalizing. Many people consider this the best tasting honey in the world. 

Honey from the nectar of berries grown in the midwest United States. Western berry honey has a rich, sweet flavor with subtle fruity notes. The color and taste can vary depending on where and what types of berries the bees foraged the nectar from. 

Honey from the clover flowers located in Montana and the Dakotas. Western clover has the mild and sweet flavor traditional clover has with an extra spice flavor note. If you like clover, this western variety is a must try. 

Honey from the White Mesquite trees from the Southwest United States. White mesquite honey has a very sweet flavor and despite its name has no resemblance to a smokey mesquite wood that is used for grilling. White Mesquite honey is prone to crystallization due to its natural sugar contents. 

Honey harvested from wildflowers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. There is not one flower source for wildflower honey, so the taste, color, and overall appearance can vary greatly depending on location and seasons. You can expect to find a generally mild and sweet flavor when purchasing a wildflower honey.