About this Honey
A refreshing agricultural blend. The strong, cooling aroma of Mint honey (often too potent on its own) is mellowed by the neutral, sugary sweetness of Clover. This creates a balanced, light amber honey that works beautifully in iced tea or mojitos, providing a subtle herbal lift without overpowering the drink.
Honey Characteristics
Mentha piperita
Summer
Specialty
Pacific Northwest
Refreshing peppermint oil, clean cut grass, cool sugar sweetness
Smooth, fluid, clean medium viscosity
Honey Profile Chart
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The Story
Crafted across the fertile agricultural fields of the Pacific Northwest, the Mint-Clover Blend represents an exceptional masterclass in culinary balance. Because pure, monofloral mint honey contains an intensely powerful, overwhelmingly camphorous punch from native menthol oils, smart beekeepers harness natural summer overlaps with White Clover fields to temper the profile. The honey bees forage concurrently across both crops, automatically blending the highly aromatic mint nectar with the gentle, neutral sugar compounds of clover directly inside the hive cells.\n\nThe resulting light amber syrup captures a high glucose foundation that drives a rapid crystallization speed over a few months, shifting into a smooth, uniform microcrystalline state. The integration of clover sugars tames the aggressive, cooling essential oils of the peppermint plant, transforming the flavor into a sweet, balanced herbal experience. This unique chemical layout functions as an exceptional asset for chilled mixology and fine pastry creams, providing a refreshing herbal lift that dissolves cleanly without overpowering sensitive flavor structures.
Sensory Profile
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At a Glance
A Specialty variety, harvested in Summer, from Pacific Northwest, derived from Mentha piperita blossoms.