Single-flower honey
Orange Blossom
Spring in a Florida grove, bottled.
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What is it?
One of America's most beloved single-flower honeys, made when bees work citrus groves during their brief spring bloom.
Where does it come from?
Central and south Florida above all, plus California's Central Valley, the Texas Rio Grande Valley and Arizona.
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What were the bees visiting?
What does it taste like?
Gently perfumed with a fresh citrus edge and a floral finish that lingers longer than you expect. Sweet but never heavy.
What does it look like?
Pale gold, sometimes with a faint greenish cast. Light, pours easily, crystallizes slowly into a fine cream.
When is it harvested?
Late March through April, right after the bloom
What goes well with it?
ricotta and fresh figsEarl Greyolive oil cakegoat cheesegrilled peaches
What can you make with it?
Ideas for the jar
Infusions
Vanilla Bean Honey
A split vanilla bean and a light honey. In a week it tastes like the inside of a bakery.
Drinks
Honey, Lemon & Thyme Tea
Fresh thyme steeped in hot water with lemon and a light floral honey. Bright, herbal, and quietly restorative.
Breakfast
Ricotta, Figs & Orange Blossom Honey
The best breakfast requires no cooking. Good bread, fresh ricotta, ripe figs, and a honey that tastes like citrus flowers.
Drinks
Honey Lemonade with Mint
Lemonade sweetened with honey instead of sugar has more depth and a softer edge. Use a light honey so the lemon stays bright.
Find it
Who makes it
Follow the honey