Hive & Thrive Honey Co.
Harvested from the forests of the Appalachian Mountains at certain elevations, Sourwood Honey is renowned for its unique flavor profile and smooth texture.
With hints of caramel and spice, this light amber honey is a versatile ingredient perfect for culinary creations or enjoying straight from the jar. Rich in antioxidants and minerals, Sourwood Honey offers potential health benefits, including soothing sore throats and aiding digestion.
Nectar Source: The Sourwood Tree
Color: A light, golden amber
Pairs Well With: Everything! Especially with charcuterie boards, cheese, fruit, tea, yogurt, and biscuits.
Tasting Notes: Buttery and smooth with hints of caramel
Honey doesn't expire if it's natural, properly preserved, and stored in a sealed container.
We recommend storing your honey on the counter or in the cabinet of your kitchen away from direct sunlight. If your honey hardens over time, you can soften the honey by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes.
Please do not give honey to children younger than 1 year old.
Our natural honey is strained, not pasteurized.
The welfare of our bees is our top priority, that is why we take proactive measures when harvesting honey to ensure that our bees remain safe. When bees are harmed in the harvesting process, this is often the result of stinging a beekeeper, but not from the honey harvesting process.
Sourwood honey, celebrated for its distinctive rich flavor and light color, originates from the nectar collected by bees from the sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum). This tree is native to the Appalachian Mountains, particularly flourishing in areas from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. The sourwood tree blooms from late June - July, producing delicate, lily-of-the-valley-like flowers that are a major source of nectar for bees in these regions. The unique timing of its bloom, often after other spring flowers have faded and before the full onset of summer blooms, allows bees to produce a mono-floral honey that is highly prized. The result is a honey with a unique, spicy, and buttery taste, often with a hint of caramel.
Sourwood honey is not only sought after for its exceptional taste but also for its health benefits. Like other raw honeys, sourwood honey contains antioxidants which help to protect the body against cellular damage and inflammation. It is also reputed to have antimicrobial properties, making it beneficial in the treatment of wounds and infections. Additionally, its use as a natural cough suppressant and throat soother makes it a popular choice during cold and flu season.
