Pine honey is one of the more exceptional honey varieties in our assortment. Unlike most honey, pine honey does not originate from flower nectar, but from honeydew of pine trees. This gives this honey a very distinct color, texture, and taste. In this article, we explain how pine honey is made, where it comes from, and what you can expect from it.
What is Pine Honey?
Pine honey is not made from nectar, but from honeydew: a sweet excretion from sap-sucking insects on coniferous trees. Bees collect this honeydew and process it into an amber-colored, viscous honey with notes of resin and pine. Because the honey does not originate from blossoms, both the production process and the final taste differ significantly from floral honey.
Where Does Pine Honey Come From?
Pine honey is primarily produced in countries with extensive coniferous forests, such as Greece and Turkey. In these forests, bees find sufficient honeydew on the pine trees to make honey from it. At Honingwinkel.nl, our pine honey comes from Greece, where the honey is traditionally harvested by local beekeepers.
Taste, Color, and Texture
Pine honey has an earthy, slightly resinous taste with an amber hue. The texture is generally liquid, with a structure that feels slightly more viscous than lighter honey varieties such as acacia honey. It is a distinctive honey, suitable for those who prefer a stronger, less sweet character than classic floral honey.
Using Pine Honey
Pine honey lends itself well to various uses in the kitchen:
- With tea – a spoon of pine honey gives green or chamomile tea a subtle, resinous sweetness.
- On a cheese board – its distinct taste creates a beautiful contrast with strong or aged cheeses.
- Straight from the spoon – for those who want to savor the powerful, earthy taste on its own.
View Our Pine Honey Assortment
At Honingwinkel.nl, you will find pine honey in various packaging, including the Pine Honey from Greece 450g and the Pine Honey from Greece 900g. Prefer an organic option? Then check out our organic pine honey.
Curious about other special honey varieties? View our full assortment on the honey collection of Honingwinkel.nl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't pine honey have a floral taste? Because pine honey is not made from nectar, but from honeydew from pine trees. This gives the honey an earthy, resinous taste instead of a floral one.
Where does pine honey come from? Pine honey is primarily produced in countries with extensive coniferous forests, such as Greece and Turkey.
Is pine honey the same as forest honey? Forest honey is a broader term for honey made from honeydew from forests in general. Pine honey is a specific variant within this, originating from coniferous trees.
Where can I buy pine honey? At Honingwinkel.nl, you will find pure pine honey from Greece, directly from local beekeepers, in both conventional and organic varieties.
