Strawberry Tree Honey

It never ceases to amaze me that each honey we buy and taste, although mainly sweet, also has their own unique flavor which at times can be surprising.

Strawberry tree honey is quite "herby" plus can be quite pungent, smoky and also bitter at times which rather knocks the theory that honey is always sweet! It doesn’t as the name suggests taste like strawberries.

It is enjoyed by artisanal honey lovers who seek monofloral blends, those that arrive from mainly one source of nectar.

Because of its rarity, that by no means you shouldn’t enjoy a taste yourself. I am actually on a mission to taste as many honeys as I possibly can.

We always associate honey with the color of gold or amber so it comes as a bit of a surprise to know this honey can differ in color from clear amber to an almost grey.

Grey honey doesn’t sound particularly appetizing but hidden inside this special honey are a huge amount of natural healing qualities.

It does start as a runny honey but tends to slowly crystallize over a period of time, anything up to a year!

All good types of honey have antioxidants, this is just one reason we can enjoy the benefits of honey. However there have been extensive tests performed on Strawberry tree honey.

This next link will take you to another website which explains in "scientific detail" the impressive antioxidant profile of this very rare honey.

It has high antioxidant content; antioxidants are found in many food sources and are extremely important to us when it comes to maintaining good health.

It has been traditionally used to relieve cough and bronchial infections, improve blood circulation and also has a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.

This honey is highly recommended for all the benefits of eating honey plus the wonderful benefits of medicinal honey..

This honey is generally harvested in autumn months, a late honey and one that our honey bees will need plenty of to keep them alive during the winter months.

The bees will start the collection of their nectar during late summer; however there are at times very cold weather conditions and also heavy rain and storms that can severely affect the ability of bees to do this.

When the weather conditions are right the Strawberry tree bursts into bloom with beautiful flowers blossoms which from a distance do strongly resemble a strawberry.

Most people associate this plant with Italy or Sardinia; however it is popular in Britain and could actually be grown anywhere with the right soil and weather conditions.

I discovered this very informative website which goes into great detail about this plant. They explain everything about the Plant Portrait of The Strawberry Tree and teach you how to grow it.

This could be a very useful addition to your own honeybee gardens.

Believe it or not this honey because of its smoky and bitter taste is very popular with cheese! Not just any old cheese, Pecorino, Ricotta and soft creamy cheeses are wonderful accompaniments.

Impress your guests at your next dinner party by placing a bowl of this honey on your cheeses board. They will be surprised but pleasantly so. It is also popular with cold meats and savory honey recipes.

Have you tried this special and rare honey? Why not write to me and share your experience? I really love to read and share my special readers own stories.