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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.formaggio-kitchen.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:
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