| Type of Honey |
Distinguishing Characteristics |
| Acacia Honey |
Pale yellow color. Delicate flavor. |
| Alfalfa Honey |
Light amber color. Mild flavor and aroma. |
| Avocado Honey |
Dark amber color. Strong buttery flavor |
| Basswood Honey |
Water-white color. Strong "biting" flavor. |
| Buckwheat Honey |
Dark amber color. Strong, slightly malty flavor. |
| Blueberry Honey |
Light amber color. Distinct fruity flavor. |
| Clover Honey |
Color varies from water-white to amber. Mild, "classic
honey" flavor. |
| Eucalyptus Honey |
Varies greatly in color. Generally strong flavor with very
slight menthol notes. |
| Heather Honey |
Reddish brown to deep amber color. Heavy-bodied. Bittersweet,
aromatic flavor. |
| Orange Blossom Honey |
Light amber color. Mild, flavor reminiscent of the scent
of citrus blossoms. |
| Sage Honey |
Water-white color. Mild flavor. |
| Safflower Honey |
Color varies from amber to dark amber with slight greenish
cast. Mild flavor. |
| Sourwood Honey |
Light amber color. Mild flavor. |
| Tupelo Honey |
Light amber color with slight greenish cast. Mild distinctive
flavor. Very slow to crystallize. |
| Mixed Wildflower Honey |
Varies greatly in color and flavor. Typically strong flavor. |