Sourwood Blossom Honey

$13.00

Discover Sourwood Blossom Honey

Explore a Different Honey Varietal

Sourwood Blossom Honey is prized by connoisseurs worldwide. Amber in color and granulates slowly. Extremely aromatic, with a distinctive honey flavor of anise and spice.

Sourwood blossom honey gives you another way to explore how nectar sources influence the honey in your kitchen. Each varietal reflects the plants bees visit while foraging, allowing you to compare different honey varieties and find the ones you enjoy most.

Sourwood trees bloom during a limited period in regions where they grow. During this time, colonies forage from available blossoms and collect nectar that beekeepers later harvest as varietal honey. Healthy colonies supported by productive queen bees help maintain the bee population needed for this work. This short flowering window makes timing an important part of the sourwood honey harvest. Beekeepers must pay close attention to the bloom period so colonies can make the most of the available nectar while the flowers remain open.

Meyer Bees offers sourwood blossom honey for customers who want to try another varietal or add something different to their pantry. Have questions before ordering? Contact us for more information.

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Sourwood Blossom Honey is prized by connoisseurs worldwide. Amber in color and granulates slowly. Extremely aromatic, with a distinctive honey flavor of anise and spice.

8 oz bottle with flip top lid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a honey a varietal honey?

Beekeepers generally use the term varietal when nectar from one floral source makes up much of the honey. Bees can visit other plants in the surrounding area, so varietal honey reflects where colonies forage during a particular bloom.

Where do sourwood trees grow?

Sourwood trees are native to the eastern United States and are especially associated with the Appalachian region. Their growing range and seasonal flowering period help limit where sourwood honey can be produced.

How should I store sourwood blossom honey?

Keep the jar tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature. A kitchen cabinet or pantry works well. Avoid introducing water into the container when serving the honey.

Can I substitute sourwood honey for another honey in a recipe?

In many recipes, you can swap one honey variety for another in the same amount. However, changing varieties may affect the final flavor, so consider how the honey will work with the other ingredients before making the substitution.

Weight 9 oz
Dimensions 4 × 3 × 1 in