The Stout of Honey
Dark, almost black. Molasses-like depth. Malty, earthy, robust flavor that doesn't apologize for being intense. Buckwheat honey is what people who love dark beer and chewable red wine reach for when they want honey with character.
Buckwheat isn't related to wheat—it's in the same family as rhubarb. The plants bloom in early summer with clusters of small white to pinkish flowers. Strong fragrance. Bees work them hard because they bloom late, when many other plants have finished. The nectar concentration is high. The honey that results is one of the darkest, boldest varieties you can find.
One customer mixes it with sriracha and drizzles it over smoked salmon. Another uses it over everything—oatmeal, ice cream, cheese. Someone else sends jars to their grown kids every winter. People who try it either become devoted fans or realize they prefer milder honey. There's no middle ground.
The dark color signals high antioxidant content. The flavor intensity means it holds up in recipes where lighter honey would disappear. This is honey for people who want their honey to taste like something.
What This Honey Does
- In Bread Recipes: The depth of flavor comes through even after baking. Beer bread especially—the malty notes work together.
- For BBQ Sauce: Smoked meats, blueberry BBQ sauce, anything that needs complex sweetness with backbone.
- Over Roasted Squash: Butternut, acorn. The caramelized sweetness balances the vegetable's natural earthiness.
- With Aged Cheddar or Goat Cheese: Strong cheeses that can stand up to strong honey. Sophisticated cheese boards.
- In Black Tea: Bold, warming. The flavor doesn't get lost in hot drinks the way milder honey does.
- For Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie: Recipes that benefit from depth. Rich, seasonal baking.
- Over Ice Cream: Vanilla especially. The contrast between light and dark creates layered flavor.
- In Warm Milk Before Bed: Soothing, comforting. The intense flavor makes it feel purposeful.
- Mixed with Sriracha Over Smoked Salmon: Sweet heat, smoky fish. Works better than you'd think.
- Over Oatmeal: Breakfast where you want complexity, not just sweetness.
- In Marinades: The robust flavor holds up to grilling and high heat.
- For Banana Bread: Moist, flavorful. The molasses notes complement banana naturally.
What’s Inside?
- Buckwheat Honey (11oz): Pure, raw, minimally filtered; made by bees from buckwheat blossom nectar during late summer/early fall bloom
- Star K Kosher Certified: Meets kosher standards
- Monofloral, United States: Harvested when buckwheat fields bloom with white to pinkish flowers
Why This Buckwheat Honey?
- Intensely Rich: Molasses-like, malty, earthy. Bold flavor that doesn't fade into the background.
- Almost Black: Deep, dark amber to nearly black color. The darkness indicates antioxidant concentration.
- Late-Season Bloom: Buckwheat flowers when other plants have finished. Provides nectar when bees need it most.
- High Antioxidants: The dark color means concentrated plant compounds. One of the most antioxidant-rich honeys available.
- May Crystallize: Raw honey does this. Warm gently to restore liquid state.
Ingredients
Pure, Raw, Minimally Filtered Buckwheat Blossom Honey
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