October 27, 2018

Orange Blossom

  • Packager:         Distributed by: Forever Cheese, 36-36 33rd St. Suite 307, Long Island City, NY 11106, (718) 777-0772   https://forevercheese.com/
  • Nectar Origin:  Murica, Spain 
  • Color:               Water White
  • Filtration:          Raw
  • Price:                $17.00/pound
  • Flavor:             The flavor of this honey is less orange than citrus in general.  It has a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.  Thanks go out to my parents for the gift.

Buckwheat

  • Packager:         Dutch Gold Honey, Inc., 2220 Dutch Gold Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 USA, (717) 393-1716  https://www.dutchgoldhoney.com/
  • Nectar Origin:  Unknown.  Presumably USA.
  • Color:               Dark Amber
  • Filtration:          Raw
  • Price:                $7.15/pound
  • Flavor:              "Tastes like medicine!" was my son's comment.  That's about right.  This has a strong, bitter, molasses-like flavor.  The bitterness of the buckwheat comes through and would probably pair well with buckwheat pancakes (although I haven't tried it).  Thanks to Geoffrey and Alessandra for this gift.   

Camelthorn

  • Packager:          Absolutely Delightful Arizona Honey,  (602) 331-8721   http://absolutelydelightfulazhoney.com
  • Nectar Origin:   Winslow, Arizona
  • Color:               Extra White
  • Filtration:          Raw
  • Price:                $13.70/pound
  • Flavor:              This has a flavor similar to clover honey, but has a strong, pleasant floral flavor.