California Orange Blossom Honey

Spring 2024 Harvest - Extra Light Amber

Raw, Unfiltered, Varietal Honey

Gathered in Tulare County, where citrus trees grow in abundance, this honey is pale in color with the aroma of an orange tree in bloom.

Its taste is sweet and seductive, bringing back memories of our youth when we sucked out the nectar of blooming citrus flowers! This has always been one of our favorites.

Harvested from California’s orange groves in peak bloom and sourced directly from a local beekeeper, it is bottled raw and unfiltered to retain its floral vitality and vibrant aromatics. Naturally unblended and sustainably harvested, this is a true varietal honey crisp, fresh, and unmistakably citrus forward.

Jar Size

13.5 Oz

6 Oz

$16.00

Shipping calculated at checkout. Local Pickup Available.

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How to Use:

A lively honey ideal for brightening both sweet and savory dishes. Stir into black tea, layer into citrus vinaigrettes, glaze roast chicken, or finish ricotta toast. Its natural floral-citrus flavor pairs beautifully with soft cheeses, tropical fruits, and sparkling cocktails. Use it to bring a vibrant lift to desserts and marinades alike.

Nutrition

Ingredients: Orange Blossom Honey

Tasting Notes

Redolent with intense orange blossom aroma, with a fresh, slightly tangy sweetness. Delicate florals are balanced by a clean citrusy zest. Light bodied but aromatic, with a crisp, refreshing finish.

About Our Honey

Bees produce honey from the nectar of blooming plants, and the nectar produced by one flower will be different than that of another flower. Our mission is to seek out distinctive California flora which produce honeys that have the qualities in aroma, taste, texture, and color reflective of their particular species of flower.

As many of you know, it has become increasingly difficult for hard-working honeybees to gather the nectar necessary to produce honey due to dwindling floral sources caused by the ongoing drought in California, the continued impact of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and the increasingly harmful effects of habitat loss. We work closely with our beekeeper friends to bring you the highest quality and best tasting, sustainably sourced honey currently available.

All of our honeys are gathered directly from the hive and bottled unpasteurized. This allows the honey to maintain a multitude of health benefits which are often lost in traditional, commercial honey production processes.

Please note: Crystallization is natural for raw, unprocessed honey like ours. Don't worry, though, honey is good forever because of its antibiotic properties which keep it from spoiling! Crystallized honey can be enjoyed in its own right but, if you prefer a more liquid honey, you can soften your crystalized honey by placing the opened jar in hot water bath (make sure not to put the honey over direct heat or you risk changing the flavor and losing some of those great health benefits!) and stirring the honey inside until it liquefies.

Pickup Available At:

Pickup Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment Only

Pickup Location:
11811 Monterey Hwy, San Martin, CA 95046

Shipping Info

Shipping Times We strive to process and ship your order as quickly as possible. Typically, orders are shipped the next business day. Orders placed during weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.

For more information, please see our Shipping Policy

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