{"title":"Monofloral Honey","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonofloral honey is a fancy way of saying the honey was made by bees pollinating only one type of plant. We love the intriguing tang and sweetness of our raw monofloral honeys and how different they are not only from each other, but also from other monofloral honeys of the same varietal produced in a different country or region. You may notice one honey on this page that isn’t monofloral, however: our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/saratoga-wildflower-honey\" title=\"Buy Local New York Wildflower Honey Online, Saratoga Tea \u0026amp; Honey Company\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/saratoga-wildflower-honey\"\u003elocal New York Wildflower honey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, produced by busy local bees who just love the fields of wildflowers in Upstate NY!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfalfa-honey","title":"Alfalfa Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOur raw Alfalfa Honey comes to us from North Dakota, and it is our favorite for baking or use as an everyday sweetener! Visitors to our Saratoga Springs Tea Bar will recognize our Alfalfa honey as the sweetener in our locally acclaimed, fresh-squeezed Lemonade in the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Note on Alfalfa Honey \u0026amp; Crystallization\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa honey is notorious amongst beekeepers and honey purveyors for being quick to crystallize. The great news is \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/does-honey-go-bad\" title=\"Learn: Does Honey Go Bad? Crystallization \u0026amp; Honey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecrystallization does not mean your honey is bad\u003c\/a\u003e and there's an easy fix! You can simply put your jar of Alfalfa honey in a hot water bath (about 120 degrees F) and it will re-liquify. Or, you can whip up your crystallized honey in a blender to make a delicious spread! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Hint: If you're looking for a honey that rarely crystallizes, check out our \u003ca title=\"Shop Tupelo Honey Online\" href=\"\/products\/tupelo-honey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTupelo Honey\u003c\/a\u003e!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":43076581982394,"sku":"212MF1001","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076582015162,"sku":"23MF1001","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/AlfalfaHoney-1.jpg?v=1678979327"},{"product_id":"buckwheat-honey","title":"Buckwheat Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis is the strongest, darkest raw honey that we carry. Loved by honey connoisseurs for its rich molasses flavor, our raw Buckwheat Honey hails from the prairies of Washington State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in minerals and antioxidants, Buckwheat Honey is an excellent native alternative to Manuka Honey. You can \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-benefits-of-dark-honey\" title=\"Learn About The Health Benefits of Dark Honeys \u0026amp; Manuka Honey Substitutes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more about the specific health benefits of our dark honeys on our blog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Use Your Buckwheat Honey\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBubble Tea fans will enjoy \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-boba-and-how-do-you-make-it\" title=\"Learn How to Make Boba at Home\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-boba-and-how-do-you-make-it\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emaking boba at home with buckwheat honey\u003c\/a\u003e and trying their hand at homemade bubble tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to cooking and baking, we also love adding this particular honey to breakfast porridge, toast with almond butter, or as warm glaze for cake with dark berries. Or you can try subbing Buckwheat honey for the molasses or sugar in recipes like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/blogs\/honey-recipes\/buckwheat-honey-bbq-bean-bake\" title=\"Get the Recipe for Buckwheat Honey BBQ Beans!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBQ sauce\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jars","offer_id":1281081601,"sku":"212MF1006","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076597121210,"sku":"23MF1006","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/Buckwheat.jpg?v=1620062417"},{"product_id":"orange-blossom-honey","title":"Orange Blossom Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOur raw Orange Blossom Honey comes to us straight from the citrus groves of California. An exceptional, light citrus honey with a sweet and tangy finish, you can close your eyes and taste the succulent orange citrus dancing on your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing Your Orange Blossom Honey at Home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this raw Orange Blossom Honey with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/assam-organic\" title=\"Assam\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast Assam\u003c\/a\u003e and our dark oolongs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/bai-hao-jingmai\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bai Hao Jingmai Oolong Tea\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBai Hao Jingmai\u003c\/a\u003e for a match made in citrus heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend Orange Blossom honey for fruit deserts, used in fresh salad dressings, or drizzled over fresh fruit salads. For specific recipes using raw honey, check out our blog article: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/blogs\/blog\/6-snacks-with-honey-so-easy-they-are-recipe-free\" title=\"Recipe Free Snacks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6 Recipe Free Snacks with Honey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jars","offer_id":32570036813910,"sku":"212MF1018","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz Bottles","offer_id":32570036846678,"sku":"219MF1018","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076624285882,"sku":"23MF1018","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/OrangeBlossom_pair.jpg?v=1620063017"},{"product_id":"tupelo-honey","title":"Tupelo Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOur raw Tupelo honey is known as the Cadillac of honeys - and this particular harvest is like driving one with gold-plated wheels! Sweet and buttery smooth, beekeepers have long considered Tupelo honey the best of the best. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and difficult to harvest honey, Tupelo is harvested for only 2 weeks in the spring in northwest Florida and southern Georgia from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOgechee Lime tree (also known as White Tupelo or White Gum Tupelo)\u003c\/span\u003e. Tupelo honey is typically light in color with a buttery sweet, stone fruit finish that is like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTupelo honey is also the only honey that does not crystallize in its pure unadulterated form due to its high fructose content!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn: What is Tupelo Honey?\" href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-tupelo-honey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurious to know \"What is Tupelo Honey?\" Learn more about how bees make Tupelo honey (and why it's so prized) on our blog! \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUsing Your Raw Tupelo Honey at Home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOn the sweeter side (even for honey!) we recommend using Tupelo in our more oxidized oolongs and black teas. The perfect addition to sweet tea in the summer, Tupelo honey will take you back to sultry summer nights sitting on the porch swing, listening to the cicadas sing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFans of honey on their charcuterie boards will also enjoy Tupelo with sharp cheeses and preserved meats. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":43076646895802,"sku":"212MF1025","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076646928570,"sku":"23MF1025","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/Tupelo.jpg?v=1620060973"},{"product_id":"sourwood-honey","title":"Sourwood Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis mono-floral honey is harvested in late June and July in the high hilly areas of the Appalachians. Sourwood is revered by honey enthusiasts from around the world and has won countless awards. Our Sourwood is harvested in northern Georgia, USA and has a dark amber color with an extremely aromatic nose. Wait until the end of your tasting, and you will notice a beautiful marzipan finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourwood is one of our featured dark honeys, valued not only for its delicious and velvety taste, but also its health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn About the Health Benefits of Honey\" href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-benefits-of-dark-honey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the health benefits of Sourwood and other dark honeys on our blog! \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing Your Raw Sourwood Honey at Home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a little tea with your honey, we recommend pairing Sourwood honey with any of our more oxidized \u003ca title=\"black teas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/collections\/black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack teas\u003c\/a\u003e, especially \u003ca title=\"Shop English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea Online\" href=\"\/products\/assam-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast Assam\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Shop Darjeeling Loose Leaf Black Tea Online\" href=\"\/products\/darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDarjeeling\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourwood also makes an excellent addition to the traditional Appalachian summer drink: Switchel. A tonic made from honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, lemon, and water, Switchel is a tasty and healthful alternative to sugary drinks like soda! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":43076632838330,"sku":"212MF1021","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076632871098,"sku":"23MF1021","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/Sourwood.jpg?v=1620061093"},{"product_id":"saratoga-wildflower-honey","title":"Saratoga Springs Wildflower Honey","description":"","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jars","offer_id":1281087361,"sku":"212MF1027","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz Bottles","offer_id":1281087553,"sku":"219MF1027","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076632182970,"sku":"23MF1027","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/SaratgaWildFlowerPair.jpg?v=1620062251"},{"product_id":"italian-acacia-honey","title":"Italian Acacia Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis single variety raw Acacia honey is produced from the delicate blossoms of the Acacia tree the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Our Acacia honey is as clear as golden, liquid glass and has delicate flavors of vanilla with a sweet finish of dried fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA runaway favorite in our Saratoga Springs Honey Tasting Room, the Italian Acacia Honey is sure to win over even the most ardent of honey skeptics. Light and almost airy, it's easy to imagine the Roman Gods and Goddesses feasting on offerings of this highly prized honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":43076615078074,"sku":"212MF1012","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43076615110842,"sku":"23MF1012","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/ItalianAcacia.jpg?v=1620062541"},{"product_id":"basswood-honey","title":"Basswood Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasswood (or Linden) honey is prized as one of the finest honeys in the world. The Basswood tree blooms its hanging floral clusters for only a short time in late spring, while the bees are busy pollinating. Our mid-western Basswood honey is mild, light, and delicious with buttery, creamy notes. Enjoy this honey over toast, your favorite yogurt, or indulge by the spoonful!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33207055908950,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/Basswood.jpg?v=1620063135"},{"product_id":"whole-hungarian-acacia-honeycomb","title":"Hungarian Acacia Honeycomb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis gorgeously gold honeycomb has delicate floral notes with a hint of vanilla that will make your mouth water and your charcuterie boards sing! 100% edible, honeycomb is full of antioxidants and minerals, and is a heart-healthy snack and sweetener!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHungarian Acacia honey is a perennial favorite in our tasting room because its light and delicate sweetness is like nectar from the gods. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout 20% of the forests in Hungary are the acacia tree (the densest population in Europe!) and this light raw northern honey is just the touch to impress your friends, treat yourself, or tell your host\/hostess thank you!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough we recommend trying this honeycomb by the spoonful, there are many delicious ways to enjoy raw honeycomb! Besides making a delightful and artful addition to cheeseboards, honeycomb may be added to salads, fresh fruit, or enjoyed on toast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair with:\u003c\/em\u003e Cheese boards, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Warm Biscuits\/Toast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I eat the beeswax in honeycomb?\u003c\/em\u003e Absolutely! Beeswax is not hard and is 100% edible. It even contains valuable antioxidants and minerals. As with all foods, some people may find the texture more convenable than others, but we think it's delicious on crackers with a bit of cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40821583315130,"sku":"771206","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/HoneyComb-4.jpg?v=1685449961"},{"product_id":"italian-alps-honey","title":"Italian Alps Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wildflower honey from the Italian Alps, this lovely and herbaceous honey showcases the magic and taste of place. Incredibly different in character from our local wildflower, this Italian Alps Honey is almost savory in profile, tasting of crisp alpine brooks lined with gentian, edelweiss, and pine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":43198828445882,"sku":"212MF1029","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":43198828478650,"sku":"23MF1029","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/ItalianAlps.jpg?v=1718804913"},{"product_id":"tuscan-wildflower-honey","title":"Tuscan Wildflower Honey","description":"","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz Jar","offer_id":44797481943226,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini (3oz Jar)","offer_id":44797481975994,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/TuscanWildflower_f8d538ad-afff-4249-a239-a39c29868a7a.jpg?v=1747765787"},{"product_id":"jarred-hungarian-acacia-honeycomb","title":"Hungarian Acacia Raw Honeycomb 16 oz (Jar)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis special edition of our beloved honeycomb from Hungary is making its holiday debut! This beautiful golden honeycomb has delicate floral notes with a hint of vanilla that will make your mouth water and your charcuterie boards sing. 100% edible, honeycomb is full of antioxidants and minerals, and is a heart-healthy snack and sweetener!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHungarian Acacia honey is a perennial favorite in our tasting room because its light and delicate sweetness is like nectar from the gods. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout 20% of the forests in Hungary are the acacia tree (the densest population in Europe!) and this light raw northern honey is just the touch to impress your friends, treat yourself, or tell your host\/hostess thank you!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair with: \u003c\/em\u003echeese, toast, roasted root vegetables, yogurt, or ice cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I eat the beeswax in honeycomb?\u003c\/em\u003e Absolutely! Beeswax is not hard and is 100% edible. It even contains valuable antioxidants and minerals. As with all foods, some people may find the texture more convenable than others, but we think it's delicious on crackers with a bit of cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45262608335034,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/Hungarian_Acacia_Raw_Honeycomb.webp?v=1763997276"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/collections\/teandhoney-nav-honey-varietal_0c77c759-c553-4a62-a79f-faf5bb3eae38.png?v=1645210941","url":"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/collections\/monofloral-honey.oembed","provider":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}