Forest honey is fundamentally different from flower honey because it is not made from flower nectar, but from honeydew. This honeydew is the excretions of sap-sucking insects that live on trees and plants. This gives forest honey its incomparably spicy aroma and makes it a special type of honey.
Properties of forest honey:
Color and consistency: Forest honey is naturally liquid and has a dark color that can vary depending on the plant species and the insects that suck it. Its strong flavor makes it unique.
Production: Harvesting forest honey is a laborious process. Beekeepers have to move their bee colonies close to forests to bring the bees within the forest's flight radius. The bees then decide for themselves whether to collect honeydew or flower nectar.
Special features: Each forest honey is unique, as the exact composition of the honeydew depends on the flora and fauna of the region. In Germany, the dense forests of the Black Forest are particularly known for their high-quality forest honey. Here the bees find a rich source of honeydew, especially from the spruce trees native to the area.
Enjoy and use: If you would like to try the strong taste of this special honey, you can contact a beekeeper from the Black Forest and have the forest honey conveniently sent to your home.
Health warning: Test a small amount before consumption to rule out possible allergic reactions.
