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ALFALFA

Produced from the purple alfalfa blossoms, this light honey has a pleasingly mild flavor and the lovely aroma of beeswax.

AVOCADO

Dark amber in color, with a rich molasses, buttery taste and spicy aroma.

BASSWOOD

Also known as linden tree, basswood honey is light in color with a lovely lingering flavor of green, ripening fruit and herbal notes.

BLUEBERRY

Taken from the tiny white flowers of the blueberry bush, the nectar makes a honey that is typically light amber in color with a full, well-rounded fruit flavor and flowery, lemon aroma.

BUCKWHEAT

Dark and full-bodied with an aroma reminiscent of the best single-malt Scotch. Buckwheat honey has been found to contain more antioxidant compounds than some lighter honeys.

CLOVER

Has a pleasing, mild taste that, depending on the location and type of source clover, varies in color from water white to light amber to amber. Clover contributes more to honey production in the United States than any other group of plants.

FIREWEED

Light in color and mild in flavor, this honey comes from fireweed, a perennial herb with pinkish blossoms that grows in open woodlands.

ORANGE BLOSSOM

Often a combination of citrus sources, this light and mild honey has a fresh scent and light citrus taste.

SAGE

Light in color yet heavy bodied, with a mild but delightful flavor. It is extremely slow to granulate, making it a favorite among honey packers for blending with other honeys to slow down granulation.

STAR THISTLE

Bright yellow flowers ringed with long, sharp spines create this white or extra-light amber honey, whose delicate flavor has hints of cinnamon and summer fruit.

TUPELO

Light golden color with a greenish cast and a lovely spices and mint taste. Because of the high fructose content in Tupelo honey, it granulates very slowly.

For more information on honey, log onto The National Honey Board’s Web sites: www.honey.com or www.honeylocator.com.