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Portuguese Black Forest dark amber honeydew honey from Saratoga Tea & Honey Co.

Portuguese Black Forest Honey

Name: Portuguese Black Forest Honey
Brand: Saratoga Tea & Honey Co.
SKU: 212MF1030
Price: 20.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 20.00

Tasting Notes

Warm dark amber color with nutty notes of caramel and molasses.

Ingredients & Origin

Extremadura and Portugal

100% Raw Honeydew (Black Forest) Honey

About the Pollen

Coming to us from Portugal and the autonomous Extremadura community of Spain, this gorgeous Forest Honey reminds us of why this area of Europe is famous for its deeply flavored wines and cured ham.

Forest Honey, also known as honeydew honey, is unique among honeys in that it is made when bees collect honeydew (a sticky clear fluid left by aphids feeding on trees and plants) rather than or in addition to nectar.

Our Portuguese Forest Honey is largely made with honeydew and nectar from the Holm Oak, the tree whose acorns famously feed the hogs for Pata Negra Jamón Iberico. Forest Honey made from this nectar has its own unique character and is replete with notes of caramel and molasses.

We love to use our Portuguese Forest Honey on charcuterie boards, especially with soft cheese like Brie or Camembert.

Honey Facts

Crystallization is a natural process that happens with most raw honeys over time. Crystallized honey has little sugar crystals in it and therefore feels granular on the palate. We have a few suggestions for what to do if your honey is crystallized and you don't love its new consistency!
If your honey starts to crystallize, you can re-liquify it in a warm water bath (~120°F). Just be careful not to get any water in your honey!
You might also try blending your honey until it turns into a creamy, spreadable consistency perfect for slathering on toast or cheese and crackers!
Learn more about crystalization on our blog!
We use honey simple syrup at our Tea Bar to sweeten drinks. This more liquid version of honey combines easily and thoroughly with both hot and cold drinks and makes a wonderful addition to cocktails and marinades!
Making honey simple syrup is as simple as the name!
Simply take 1 part Portuguese Black Forest Honey and one part hot water, stir to combine, and store in the refrgerator.
Your honey simple syrup will last in the fridge for up to two weeks.