Hummingbird Mint Blossom Honey

16 oz jar - Oregon

This Mint Honey has a dark golden color with a strong flavor. It is slightly sweet and leaves a cool sensation.

Let’s get this out first. Linden honey (also known as basswood or lime honey) has minty tones and aroma.

Mint honey, which in this case comes from the blossom of the mint grown in the Northwest, does not have any clear minty characteristics of the plant.

Did you know that the United States produces the most mint (spearmint and peppermint) in the world, about 70% of the total mint production worldwide?

And that over 80% of the mint is grown in these three Northwest states: Washington (#1), Oregon (#2), and Idaho (#3)?

And that a monofloral mint honey is very rare? Even though mint grows like a weed, it is difficult to find enough mint in one area large enough to satisfy foraging bees. Within 1 mile from the hive is fabulous, though bees will go 5 miles from the hive to find the nectar.

This floral mint honey is super dark in color, with a rich, full, deep honey nose. It is smooth and less viscous than some honeys that are so dark in color.

To the mouth, the honey is smooth and evenly sweet, with a familiar but unidentifiable flavor profile that is surprisingly satisfying.

Perhaps the most pleasing honey that is monofloral with the characteristics and versatility of a multifloral honey.