Star Thistle Honey

Anise, spicy, herbal

Star Thistle

About this Honey

Harvested primarily in Northern California and the Western U.S. from the Yellow Star Thistle, an invasive weed that bees happen to love. Produced in mid-to-late summer, this honey is highly prized for its champagne-like light color and mild flavor with notes of almond or candy. It has a low glucose content, meaning it resists crystallization and stays liquid for a long time.

Honey Characteristics

Botanical Name

Centaurea solstitialis

Harvest Season

Summer

Rarity Level

Common

Primary Regions

Northern California & Pacific NW

Flavor Profile

Anise, spicy, herbal

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Where Star Thistle Honey is Produced

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Apiaries with Star Thistle honey

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Honey Facts

Did you know that Star Thistle honey gets its unique flavor profile solely from the nectar of the flowers the bees visit?

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