Knapweed Honey: Flavor, Origin and How to Use It

Quick facts: very light · floral, caramel and anise notes · raw, unfiltered, organic and kosher.

What is knapweed honey?

Knapweed honey comes mainly from spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe), a summer-blooming wildflower common across the northern plains and mountain states. Ranchers consider it a weed; bees love it.

Where our knapweed honey comes from

Ours is a product of the USA, from South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana.

Color, flavor and texture

One of the lightest honeys there is. The flavor is floral and bright, with hints of light caramel and anise.

How to use knapweed honey

Pair it with pears and nutty cheeses, stir it into tea or coffee, or spread it on buttered bread.

Good pairings: Pears, Gruyère, buttered bread, coffee.

Frequently asked questions

Is your knapweed honey raw?

Yes. It's raw and unfiltered, never pasteurized. It's also organic and kosher.

Does knapweed honey crystallize?

Readily, into a smooth, nearly white texture. Crystallization is natural and doesn't mean the honey has spoiled.

Why is knapweed honey uncommon?

Few shops sell it as a single variety. Most knapweed nectar ends up blended into generic wildflower honey.

What sizes do you sell?

3 lb jar. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more to the continental US.

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Do not feed honey to infants under 12 months old.