Smells Like Florida in March
Orange groves in bloom. White flowers covering every tree, fragrance so strong you can smell it from the road. Four to six weeks in spring when the entire grove turns into a nectar factory. Beekeepers position hives among the trees, bees work the blossoms, and the honey that comes out tastes like citrus without tasting like orange juice.
What Makes Our Orange Blossom Honey Special?
- True Monofloral: Harvested during the 4–6 week spring bloom period when Florida's orange trees flower, with bees foraging almost exclusively from orange blossoms — giving this honey its distinctively clean, floral character.
- Jasmine and Citrus Notes: Light, warm sweetness with delicate floral notes and subtle citrus undertones. Tastes like orange blossoms, not orange fruit — recognizable even to those new to varietal honeys.
- Raw and Minimally Filtered: We keep it simple. Our honey is raw and minimally filtered to preserve all its natural goodness and delicate flavor.
- Golden and Smooth: Light to medium amber color, smooth and pourable — drizzles without mess and dissolves quickly in both hot and cold beverages.
- May Crystallize: Higher glucose content means this honey crystallizes naturally over time. That's normal and expected — warm the jar gently in hot water under 110°F to restore its liquid texture.
- Kosher Certified: Star K Kosher certified, thoughtfully prepared to meet kosher standards for everyone to enjoy.
This is your last chance for this batch. Next batch we're going west, we hear there's gold out there.
How to use: Orange blossom honey is one of the most versatile honeys in the kitchen. Stir it into hot or iced tea and the floral notes open up beautifully — it works with black tea, herbal blends, whatever you're drinking. It sweetens coffee without overwhelming it, and in baking it adds subtle citrus complexity to cakes, muffins, and scones. For savory applications, it caramelizes beautifully as a glaze on roasted chicken, pork, or salmon. Drizzle it over yogurt or fresh fruit at breakfast, or pair it with soft cheeses like brie, mascarpone, or goat cheese on a cheese board. It also makes a bright addition to salad dressings and marinades where the floral citrus notes work naturally with acid. Or just eat it straight from the jar — the jasmine aroma and refreshing sweetness make that easy to do.
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Orange Blossom Honey FAQs
What makes Orange Blossom Honey different from wildflower honey?
Wildflower honey is polyfloral, meaning the bees forage across whatever is blooming in a given region during a given week, so the flavor shifts with the season and the location. Orange Blossom Honey is monofloral: during the four-to-six-week spring bloom, beekeepers position hives directly in citrus groves so the bees are working almost exclusively from orange blossoms. The result is a honey with a consistent, identifiable character (light amber, smooth, jasmine and citrus notes underneath) rather than the variable, blended flavor of a wildflower.
Is Orange Blossom Honey flavored, or does the citrus character come from the bees?
The citrus character is entirely natural. Nothing is added. The "orange blossom" name refers to the nectar source the bees collected from, not an added flavoring or infusion. Our Orange Blossom Honey is pure raw honey made by bees foraging from orange tree flowers during the spring bloom, then bottled with no heat treatment and no ultra-filtration. The jasmine and citrus notes you taste are present in the nectar of the blossoms themselves, which is why monofloral honey tastes like a specific place rather than a generic sweetener.
What is Orange Blossom Honey good for in the kitchen?
It's one of the more versatile honeys to cook with because the flavor is distinct but not aggressive. The jasmine and citrus notes hold up well in baked goods, glazes, and salad dressings without overwhelming other ingredients, and it dissolves quickly in both hot and cold beverages, which makes it a natural for tea, lemonade, and cocktails. On a cheese board it shines next to soft cheeses like brie, mascarpone, or fresh goat cheese, where the floral sweetness offsets the tang. It also caramelizes beautifully as a glaze for roasted chicken, pork, or salmon.
Why is my honey crystallizing, and is it still good?
Crystallization is what raw, minimally filtered honey does. It is not spoilage, not a defect, and not a sign that anything has gone wrong. Most varieties will start to set within a few months, depending on the floral source and the temperature of your kitchen. To return it to a pourable state, place the sealed jar in a bowl of warm (not boiling) water for a few minutes and stir gently. Skip the microwave, which can scorch the natural enzymes and aromatic compounds that make raw honey worth buying in the first place.
How should I store raw honey?
Keep your honey at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, with the lid screwed on tight. A pantry shelf or cabinet works beautifully. Honey is one of the few foods that does not spoil, so there is no need to refrigerate it. In fact, the cold will speed up crystallization. If your jar does begin to set, that is normal and easily reversed with a warm water bath. Use a clean, dry spoon every time, and your honey will hold its character for years.
Ingredients
Pure, Raw, Minimally Filtered Orange Blossom Honey
Dimensions
2.75 x 2.75 x 3.375 inches
All orders ship via UPS Ground. We DO NOT ship to PO Boxes.
You can also order and pick up from Honey House in Owings Mills, MD.

