HONEY VARIETIES
Flavor Characteristics and Recommended Uses
With more than 300 varieties of honey in the U.S., there is a honey for every occasion. Following is a sampling of varietal honeys ranging from light to dark, with darker honeys having a stronger flavor.
LIGHT HONEY - FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Alfalfa:
Mild flavor; beeswax aroma.
Use in desserts such as tarts and cookies.
Clover:
Sweet, flowery flavor
Delicious in fresh brewed tea and other beverages.
Sage:
Sweet, clover-like flavor; mild floral aftertaste.
Pair with cheese and crackers for a tantalizing appetizer.
MEDIUM HONEY - FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Blueberry:
Aroma reminiscent of green leaves with a touch of lemon.
Adds fruity flavor to warm scones.
Orange Blossom:
Sweet, fruity taste with notes of citrus.
Delicious in frosty smoothies.
Tupelo:
Complex floral, herbal flavor and aftertaste.
Decadent atop warm biscuits.
DARK HONEY FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Buckwheat:
Pungent, molasses-like flavor.
Use this dark and malty honey to create rich barbecue sauces.
Eucalyptus:
Herbal flavor with a fruity aftertaste; sometimes with a menthol flavor.
Mild, sweet flavor complements tender lamb shanks.
Wildflower:
Pungent, floral flavor.
Ranges from dark to very dark and is delicious blended in dressings and marinades.
Source: National Honey Board
Flavor Characteristics and Recommended Uses
With more than 300 varieties of honey in the U.S., there is a honey for every occasion. Following is a sampling of varietal honeys ranging from light to dark, with darker honeys having a stronger flavor.
LIGHT HONEY - FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Alfalfa:
Mild flavor; beeswax aroma.
Use in desserts such as tarts and cookies.
Clover:
Sweet, flowery flavor
Delicious in fresh brewed tea and other beverages.
Sage:
Sweet, clover-like flavor; mild floral aftertaste.
Pair with cheese and crackers for a tantalizing appetizer.
MEDIUM HONEY - FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Blueberry:
Aroma reminiscent of green leaves with a touch of lemon.
Adds fruity flavor to warm scones.
Orange Blossom:
Sweet, fruity taste with notes of citrus.
Delicious in frosty smoothies.
Tupelo:
Complex floral, herbal flavor and aftertaste.
Decadent atop warm biscuits.
DARK HONEY FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS
Buckwheat:
Pungent, molasses-like flavor.
Use this dark and malty honey to create rich barbecue sauces.
Eucalyptus:
Herbal flavor with a fruity aftertaste; sometimes with a menthol flavor.
Mild, sweet flavor complements tender lamb shanks.
Wildflower:
Pungent, floral flavor.
Ranges from dark to very dark and is delicious blended in dressings and marinades.
Source: National Honey Board
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