About this Honey
Produced from the Hairy Vetch or Purple Vetch plant, often used as a cover crop in the Northern U.S. and Canada. This honey is very light, almost clear, and is extremely slow to crystallize. It is known for its mild, delicate floral taste that is smoother and less "spicy" than clover, making it an elegant choice for sweetening delicate teas.
Honey Characteristics
Vicia villosa
Summer
Specialty
Northern US & Canada
Soft, faint meadow flowers, clean sugar sweetness
Silky, remarkably clear, smooth pour
Honey Profile Chart
Scale: 1 (Low) β 5 (High)
The Story
Sourced from the sweeping purple blooms of Vicia villosa, a vital nitrogen-fixing cover crop integrated throughout Northern US and Canadian agricultural fields, Vetch honey is a masterclass in delicate flavor mechanics. Honey bees easily access the shallow nectararies of these blossoms during the mid-summer heat, producing a honey that is characteristically transparent, water-clear, and exceptionally clean.\n\nBoasting an elevated fructose balance, Vetch honey is highly resistant to crystallization on the kitchen shelf, maintaining its silky, low-viscosity liquid state for extended periods. It delivers a strikingly smooth, soft floral profile that proves even gentler and less 'spicy' than classic clover alternatives, acting as a prized choice among tea enthusiasts for its ability to sweeten premium, sensitive white or green tea varieties without masking the subtle nuances of the leaves.
Sensory Profile
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Where Vetch Honey is Produced
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Culinary Applications
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At a Glance
A Specialty variety, harvested in Summer, from Northern US & Canada, derived from Vicia villosa blossoms.
