About this Honey
Sourced from wetlands and marshes where Cattails (Typha) dominate. While cattails are primarily wind-pollinated, bees collect the abundant pollen and honeydew secretions found on the plants. The resulting honey is often dark and rich, with an earthy, vegetal flavor profile that distinguishes it from floral nectars. It is considered a niche varietal often found in swamp blends.
Honey Characteristics
Typha / Plant Secrets
Summer
Rare
US Wetlands
Earthy marsh water, damp reeds, swamp moss, heavy vegetal mulch
Thick, heavy, rustic dark syrup with medium-fast crystal setting
Honey Profile Chart
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The Story
Bypassing conventional floral structures, Cattail honey relies on honey bees harvesting from Typha marsh systems where they collect abundant pollen grains and ambient aphid-driven honeydew secretions. Foraging in these dense, water-saturated wetlands forces the colony to handle high ambient humidity within the hive, requiring prolonged, energy-intensive fanning cycles to cure the heavy syrup. This primeval mire nectar cures into a thick, heavy, dark brown syrup with a high moisture threshold and medium-fast crystal setting kinetics. Its high mineral ash content and bold, vegetal chemical makeup render it unsuited for light pastries, but make it a magnificent, deep-flavored base helper for wood-fired barbecue sauces and rustic wilderness stews.
Sensory Profile
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At a Glance
A Rare variety, harvested in Summer, from US Wetlands, derived from Typha / Plant Secrets blossoms.