Sumac Honey

Gathered from the intricate, torch-like summer clusters of Rhus typhina across the rolling fields of the Northeastern United States, Sumac honey is a masterclass in fruit-driven acidity. Sourced exclusively from harmless staghorn and smooth sumac varieties, honey bees must work these tight drupes during peak summer to capture the brilliant, sharp organic acids native to the plant’s red berries.\n\nIt features a standard glucose profile that sets a predictable, steady crystallization path over a few months, shifting the dark amber syrup into a uniform grain. On the palate, it exhibits a fascinating structural design: an initial, sharp wave of tart, lemony citrus high-notes that instantly cuts through a deep, rich, and earthy honey base, functioning as an elite finishing element for high-fat proteins like roasted poultry and fresh goat cheese logs.