Description

Linden Honey

A surprisingly strong, yet refreshing honey. Ideal for teas, its unique taste is herbal with a near citrus sweetness. 

The intensity of the aroma and the taste is stronger than the colour would indicate. The usual rule of darker is stronger is broken with Linden honey. When very fresh it has a greenish colour, but after a time it becomes clear to amber with a yellow tone. The aroma is described as woody, herbal and fresh, also described as mint, balsamic, menthol and camphor.

It has low acidity, medium sweet and sometimes a light bitterness. It has a persistent aftertaste and is slightly astringent. The crystallisation rate is medium to fast with fine to medium-sized crystals.

Linden Honey – very fresh and light

Obtained from the blossoms of Linden or Basswood trees from species Tilia; it is known as Linden honey or Basswood honey in North America and Lime honey in the UK and Europe.

It is premier honey that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. At the height of blossoming in a Linden grove or on a street lined with Linden trees, the ambrosial aroma of the tiny yellow-white flowers surrounds you and draws bees from miles around.

Linden trees and honey are most common in the east of Europe, especially in the more temperate northern regions. Linden grows vigorously around Russia and China as the Small-leaved Lime (Tilia Cordata). During strong nectar flows it can be seen glistening on the flowers like morning dew. Nectar flows in late spring to early summer and flows strongest in warm humid weather.

What does it taste like?

The intensity of the aroma and the taste is stronger than the colour would indicate. The usual rule of darker is stronger is broken with Linden honey. When very fresh it has a greenish colour, but after a time it becomes clear to amber with a yellow tone. The aroma is described as woody, pharmaceutical and fresh, also described as mint, balsamic, menthol, and camphor.

It has low acidity, medium sweet, and sometimes a light bitterness. It has a persistent aftertaste and is slightly astringent. The crystallisation rate is medium to fast with fine to medium-sized crystals.

Linden Honey is a must for the winter, throat soothing, and ideal for the infamous Hot Toddy

Natural Remedies with Linden Honey

Linden honey is ideal for homemade cough syrup – visit our blog for the full article.

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