Consistency
Crystallised
Colour
From light to dark brown, with grey-green and amber tints
Aroma
Strong and pungent. Recalls ivy leaves, bitter herbs and cocoa beans
Taste
Similar to the aroma, bitter and lingering, with hints of carob beans and gentian root
Production area and period
Strawberry tree honey is made in central-southern Italy. The small, bushy tree has evergreen leaves and spherical yellowish-white flowers that appear from October to January. Its ideal habitat is the Mediterranean maquis (Tuscany and Sardinia) and its nectariferous flowers attract bees at times of year when few other flowers are available.
Tips for use
Its bitter flavour blends well with cardoons, artichokes and bitter vegetables, and provides a delicious contrast with mature cheeses (especially sheep’s cheeses) or full-fat, sweet, fresh cheeses such as mascarpone. Also ideal with coffee, bitter herbal infusions or detox teas made from roots and barks.
Our beekeepers put their bees’ welfare first and only harvest honey if their reserves are high enough to ensure their survival.
