About this Honey
The most famous honey of Greece and Turkey. This is a honeydew honey produced by bees collecting secretions from the Marchalina hellenica insect living on pine trees. It is dark, thick, and not very sweet compared to floral honeys. It offers strong resinous, woody, and spicy notes and is highly resistant to crystallization.
Honey Characteristics
Botanical Name
Pinus (Honeydew)
Harvest Season
Summer/Fall
Rarity Level
Specialty
Primary Regions
Greece & Turkey
Flavor Profile
Resinous, woody, balsamic
Honey Profile Chart
Scale: 1 (Low) → 5 (High)
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Honey Facts
Did you know that Pine honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?
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