What is summer honey?

Summer honey is a polyfloral honey (derived from several types of flowers) harvested by bees during the summer months, generally from June / July in Moselle, France. This is a time when nature is in full bloom, offering a wide diversity of nectar to the bees.

Here are the main characteristics of summer honey:

• Diverse floral origin: It comes from foraging on various flowers emblematic of summer. This floral diversity gives it a rich and complex aromatic profile. In Moselle, this will include:
  • Clover
  • Bramble
  • Linden
    
• Color: Its color generally varies from golden to amber, or even darker, depending on the dominant flowers.
• Texture: It is often creamy and smooth, naturally crystallizing over time. Crystallization is a sign of the honey's quality and purity.
• Taste and aroma: Summer honey is generally floral, warm, slightly fruity, and can sometimes present woody notes or a fuller-bodied character than spring honey. It is often described as having "sunny" flavors.
• Properties: Like all honeys, it is a source of natural energy (simple carbohydrates), rich in antioxidants (depending on the flowers foraged), and may have soothing properties for the throat and digestive system.

In summary, summer honey is a concentrate of summer flavors, reflecting the richness and diversity of the flora of this season.

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