Cedar Honey is harvested from the Cedars of Lebanon.
Cedar honey produced in the cedar forests of Lebanon where the primary vegetation is the Cedar of Lebanon.
Cedar honey is produced mainly by the Lebanese bee strain called Apis Mellifera Syriaca. This is the only type of bee that can withstand the vast fluctuations in climate and temperature that are found in the high altitudes of the Lebanese mountains, where the weather can be very hot during the day and very cold at night. Although their production in terms of quantity is relatively lower than that of other strains of bees, they are still the most efficient in such an environment.
As with most other types of honey, there are natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories in Cedar honey, making it an effective way to naturally boost the bodyâ??s immune system, fight infections that cause colds, soothe sore throats, help with digestion and fight the damage done by the free radicals that cause many diseases
Cedar honey is attributed with wound healing properties and is widely used in folk medicine.
Wild mountain flowers honey is harvested from Laklouk, Lebanon.
The nectar collected by bees, when they're pollinating wildflowers, almost always comes from a number of different species; The honey is called poly-floral for that reason, since it comes from a variety of nectar sources that grow without deliberate cultivation. That means beekeepers and honey producers don't plant a field full of wildflowers.
The easiest way to describe wildflower honey is that most of the time it will be light and fruity.
Perhaps the best way to describe this honey is that it's somewhat similar but a bit stronger than other types of honey known for being fruity and light, such as the orange blossom honey
It's ideal for use in cooking or in baking since its light taste won't drown out the other ingredients. This honey is an ideal sweetener for tea, delicious when mixed with fruits to make smoothies, and is one of the best honeys for simply drizzling onto your choice of breakfast foods.
As with most other types of honey, there are natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories in wildflower honey, making it an effective way to naturally boost the body's immune system, fight infections that cause colds, soothe sore throats, help with digestion and fight the damage done by the free radicals that cause many diseases.
And also as with other types of honey, those health benefits come with an asterisk: they're only present in raw wildflower honey.
There's one other health benefit to wildflower honey that other varieties can't provide: relief for some allergy sufferers.
One of the biggest causes of seasonal allergies is pollen from wildflowers
And studies have found that eating small amounts of local wildflower honey can help limit allergic reactions caused by pollen from flowers native to the area.
Orange blossom honey is harvested from the country of Lebanon.
Sweet and relatively thick, orange blossom honey is one of the best honey varietals you can add to tea, drizzle over granola or spread on toast.
Orange blossom honey has a beautiful light amber color, although it can range more toward a water white color when thereâ??s little or no other citrus nectar used to produce it. Donâ??t be surprised if your orange blossom honey crystallizes extremely quickly, because it has very high glucose content. A gentle warm water bath will restore the honey to its liquid state.
Orange blossom honey does indeed smell like oranges and citrus, although the aroma is a mild and delicate one. If you wait a while before eating the honey, its aroma and â??honey tasteâ?? will take on added complexity. Orange blossom is a fruity and sweet honey, but only has light citrus overtones rather than a strong orange flavor. Itâ??s also rather acidic.
Well, its sweetness makes orange blossom an outstanding honey for eating straight out of the jar. If youâ??re trying to get a better idea of its sweetness, itâ??s definitely sweeter than wildflower honey.
Spreading orange blossom honey on English muffins, French toast or pancakes is a recipe for a yummy breakfast or snack, but itâ??s just as delicious when paired with aged cheeses, used to sweeten baked goods, added to marinades, sauces and dips and of course, replacing sugar as a sweetener for tea or coffee.
The primary medical benefits of all honeys are that theyâ??re high in antioxidants, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatories, largely due to their slow release of hydrogen peroxide into the body. Orange blossom honey is no exception; in fact, itâ??s better than most varieties in that regard.
The many antioxidants contained in this honey work to support the immunity system and fight the effects of free radicals that, over time, damage the bodyâ??s important organs and cause chronic illnesses. As for anti-bacterial properties, studies have shown that orange blossom honey is effective against some of the most serious bacterial pathogens and is an effective skin moisturizer.
Orange blossom honey is one of the best varieties for those who suffer from allergies, because of its relatively low pollen content. It also helps with digestion, eases sore throats, and is one of the honey varietals which can aid with wound healing when applied topically.
Oak honey is produced by bees in Annaya, Lebanon.
Our oak honey is forged from the sap of oak trees giving you a highly nutritious with a strong and not so sweet taste. Oak honey comes from tree sap, not from nectar like most honeys. This honey is dark and malty, with a taste and color similar to that of molasses
Oak honey is characterized as honey of very high nutritional value. Rich in antioxidants and minerals, it contains large quantities of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and sodium. The enzymes it contains support metabolism and vital organ function and is beneficial for the digestive system.
Eucalyptus honey is harvested from Lebanon.
Those who favor light, sweet varieties like orange blossom honey may find eucalyptus honey too strong for their taste. In fact, the difference between those varietals and eucalyptus is usually obvious as soon as you compare the jars; eucalyptus honey is normally dark brownish-orange or dark amber rather than a light amber color, and normally dull rather than translucent.
Unlike most honey varieties, eucalyptus honey contributes more than just sweetness when used in the kitchen. It can be added as a sweetener for tea, of course, but it will add its own rich flavor instead of simply replacing sugar.
Most honey has natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiseptic properties. But the eucalyptol compound that gives eucalyptus honey) its trademark aroma and taste is a potent anti-inflammatory on its own â?? adding to the medicinal power of this honey.
Eucalyptus honey is often used with great effectiveness to treat coughs and colds as well as upper respiratory infections; some studies have shown it to be more effective than cough syrups for sore throats, the menthol-like properties of eucalyptus makes it an excellent decongestant, and it has strong expectorant power to clear mucus. Some believe that eucalyptus honey may eventually be proven as a first-line treatment for more serious respiratory diseases
