Buckwheat

Single-flower honey

Buckwheat

Dark, malty, and not for everyone.

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What is it?

The espresso of honeys — nearly black, dense with minerals, and tasting more like molasses than flowers.

Where does it come from?

New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and pockets of Washington where buckwheat is grown as a cover crop.
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What does it taste like?

Bold, earthy and lingering, with malt and molasses up front and a distinctive funky edge that devotees adore.

What does it look like?

Deep mahogany to almost black. Thick and slow, crystallizes coarsely.

When is it harvested?

Late summer into early autumn

What goes well with it?

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What can you make with it?

Ideas for the jar

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