Pine Honey

Resinous, woody, balsamic

Pine

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

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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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