Sea Grape Honey

Spicy, fruity, sweet

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Sea Grape Honey

About this Honey

A coastal treasure found in Florida and the Caribbean. Harvested from the Sea Grape trees that line the beaches. The honey is light to medium amber and has a distinct spicy-sweet flavor with fruity undertones. It is often produced in small batches and sold at seaside markets.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Coccoloba uvifera

Harvest Season

Late Spring

Rarity Level

Specialty

Primary Regions

Florida Coast & Caribbean

Aroma

Bright tropical fruit, ocean brine air, sweet dynamic spice

Texture

Silky, beautifully fluid, clean pour

Honey Profile Chart

Scale: 1 (Low) → 5 (High)

The Story

Clinging tightly to the pristine, sun-soaked beaches of Florida and the Caribbean, the coastal groves of Coccoloba uvifera yield the magnificent, small-batch treasure known as Sea Grape honey. Produced during the late spring breeze, this medium amber nectar is deeply shaped by its maritime terroir, absorbing subtle salt-air elements that honey bees trap straight from the shoreline blooms.\n\nDriven by a naturally elevated fructose blueprint, it features an exceptionally slow crystallization speed, maintaining its silky, brilliant fluid state for long cycles in the pantry without clouding. It treats the palate to a spectacular performance, unfolding with an immediate wave of tropical fruit high-notes before settling into a distinct, zesty spicy-sweet finish that pairs flawlessly with grilled mahi-mahi and soft whipped Neufchâtel.

Sensory Profile

Tap a note to highlight it. These are the defining sensory characteristics of Sea Grape Honey.

Spicy-sweetFruity undertoneTropical airSeaside classic

Where Sea Grape Honey is Produced

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Culinary Applications

An exceptional, world-class glaze for roasting coastal seafood
Brings a refreshing tropical element to sweet iced teas
Drizzled raw over fresh island fruits like mango and papaya

Best Pairings

Foods and drinks that bring out the best in Sea Grape Honey.

🍯Glazed Wild Mahi-Mahi
🍯Fresh Sliced Mangoes
🍯Southern Iced Tea
🍯Soft Whipped Neufchâtel

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At a Glance

A Specialty variety, harvested in Late Spring, from Florida Coast & Caribbean, derived from Coccoloba uvifera blossoms.

Moisture
17.5% - 19%
Sweetness
Crystallization