Sourwood

Explore the story and character of this honey.

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A Sourwood tree in the Appalachian Mountains beside a close view of white Sourwood blossoms

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Flavor and Character

Sourwood honey is commonly described as floral and light, with a smooth, buttery caramel character. Tasters often notice hints of baking spice and anise, followed by a distinctive gingerbread style finish.

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What Makes Sourwood Special?

  • Despite its name, Sourwood honey is not sour. The tree gets its name from the tart taste of its leaves.
  • Sourwood honey comes primarily from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Beekeepers often move their hives into mountain areas where enough Sourwood trees grow together to produce a concentrated harvest.
  • The tree’s distinctive white flowers grow in long, drooping clusters of small bell shaped blossoms.
  • Sourwood honey naturally resists crystallization and often remains liquid much longer than common varieties.
  • Producing a pure Sourwood harvest requires careful timing because beekeepers must place colonies after earlier nectar sources fade and before the short Sourwood bloom is missed.
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