Mint-Clover Blend Honey

Minty, herbal, sweet

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Light
Specialty
Mint-Clover Blend Honey

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

Botanical Name

Mentha piperita

Harvest Season

Summer

Rarity Level

Specialty

Primary Regions

Pacific Northwest

Aroma

Refreshing peppermint oil, clean cut grass, cool sugar sweetness

Texture

Smooth, fluid, clean medium viscosity

Honey Profile Chart

Scale: 1 (Low) β†’ 5 (High)

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

Tap a note to highlight it. These are the defining sensory characteristics of Mint-Clover Blend Honey.

Balanced mintSubtle herbal liftCooling aftertaste hintRefreshing

Where Mint-Clover Blend Honey is Produced

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Culinary Applications

The absolute premier selection for sweetening iced black teas
Brings a spectacular, refreshing herbal lift to craft mojitos
Drizzled over summer fruit salads containing fresh berries

Best Pairings

Foods and drinks that bring out the best in Mint-Clover Blend Honey.

🍯Chilled Iced Black Tea
🍯Artisanal Mojitos or Cocktails
🍯Fresh Summer Raspberries
πŸ«™Light Whipped Pastry Creams

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At a Glance

A Specialty variety, harvested in Summer, from Pacific Northwest, derived from Mentha piperita blossoms.

Moisture
16.5% - 18%
Sweetness
Crystallization