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Amber Ambrosia
Gourmet Honeys to
Sweeten Your Day
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nothing wrong with your average honey
bear, but sometimes we get in the mood for some of the
gourmet sweet stuff. As avid tea-sippers, we’ve
tasted our way through more honeys than we’d like
to admit. Here are six that we tried. |
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VOLCANO
ISLAND
Hawaiian
Organic White Honey
www.volcanoislandhoney.com
This white honey has a texture and color like marshmallow
cream and a light, floral taste that’s full
of Hawaiian
sun. You’ll just want to eat it with a spoon.
$14
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BIG
TREE FARMS
Mango Blossom Honey
www.bigtreebali.com
Harvested from the island of Java, this deeply-colored
honey is reminiscent of molasses and has a lovely
fruity taste. The deep, buttery flavor complements
pancakes, ice cream or marinades. $11 |
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A.G.
FERRARI
Chestnut Honey
www.agferrarifoods.com
This bittersweet honey has a complex, intense flavor
that would give meat sauces and marinades an extra
kick that will get your palate dancing. Also try it
drizzled on pungent cheeses. $13
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DR.
PESCIA
Sulla Honey
www.ritrovo.com
The sweetest honey we tried is great as a sugar substitute
in anything from desserts to meat marinades. This
honey's rich, floral flavor could add depth to any
sauces, coffees or desserts. $13 |
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LO
BRUSC
Foret des Maures
www.formaggiokitchen.com
This honey from the heart of Provence,
France, is perfect for any type of tea.
Its light flavor allowed the true flavor of our favorite
brews to come out. $16
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J.R.
MUSHROOMS
White Truffle Honey
www.jrmushroomsandspecialties.com
We swoon over white truffles but this marriage of
truffle and honey from Italy
isn’t quite working. The bouquet is off-putting
and, while the actual flavor is quite nice on the
palate, it leaves a lingering metallic taste. $19 |
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(Updated:
02/07/11 CT) |
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