Himalayan Honey

Floral, earthy, rich

Himalayan

About this Honey

Harvested from giant Rhododendron forests in the cliffs of Nepal and the Himalayas. This honey is famous (and infamous) for containing grayanotoxins, which can be psychoactive or toxic in large doses ("Mad Honey"). It has a reddish hue and a biting, bitter-sweet flavor. It is traditionally used in very small amounts as a medicine, not a food.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Rhododendron (Himalayan)

Harvest Season

Spring

Rarity Level

Rare

Primary Regions

Nepal (Himalayas)

Flavor Profile

Floral, earthy, rich

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Honey Facts

Did you know that Himalayan honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?

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