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| Lighter honey usually has a milder flavor (not quite as strong). The darker honey will typically have a more intense flavor- and it all depends on what the bees visit! |
3,000 different types worldwide? That means that you could try a new variety of honey every day for over eight years!
Some common and popular types of honey:
Clover- one of the most readily available sources of honey in the United States. Most clover honey comes from the Midwest (especially North and South Dakota, and Minnesota).
Buckwheat- a very dark honey that has a rich, robust flavor. Many people use the darkest varieties of honey for baking. Check out some honey recipes at the "Cooking with Honey" tab or on honey.com.
Fireweed- Fireweed honey from Alaska could possibly be mistaken for water! It's a much lighter color and has a very light taste, too.
See if your state has a unique type of honey! Look on honeylocator.com , ask a local beekeeper at a farmer's market or fair, or see your state's beekeeping fact!
"Bee in the Know": Honey draws in moisture from the air, so you can use it to keep muffins and bread fresh!
Great Site and Congratulations Lisa and Amy! You all are doing a great job of making folks aware about all the great types of honey out there to be tried. Local beeks are a great source for honey I'm lucky enough to be one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Local Honey! Definitely pass the word around about the Honey Queen and Princess- and check with your state association- you may have a state honey queen to help market that wonderful local honey att your fair or farmer's market. Good luck with your bees this winter!
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