Sage Honey: Flavor, Origin and How to Use It

Quick facts: water-white to pale gold · mild, clean, gently floral · raw, unfiltered, organic and kosher.

What is sage honey?

Sage honey comes from the native sages of California's coastal hills and chaparral, mainly black sage (Salvia mellifera), white sage and purple sage. They bloom in spring, and how much nectar they produce depends heavily on winter rain.

Where our sage honey comes from

Ours is a product of California.

Color, flavor and texture

One of the lightest, mildest honeys you can buy. It pours pale gold, tastes clean and gently floral with a soft herbal finish, and is never sharp or bitter.

How to use sage honey

Stir it into tea without masking the leaves, drizzle it over biscuits, yogurt or fruit, or use it anywhere you want sweetness without a strong honey flavor.

Good pairings: Green and white teas, fresh goat cheese, stone fruit, vanilla ice cream.

Frequently asked questions

Is your sage honey raw?

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

Does sage honey crystallize?

Very slowly. Sage honey is naturally high in fructose, so it stays liquid far longer than most raw honeys. Crystallization is natural and doesn't mean the honey has spoiled.

Why is sage honey harder to find some years?

Sage blooms best after a wet winter. In drought years the plants produce little nectar, so harvests are small and prices rise.

What sizes do you sell?

1 lb jar, 3 lb jar, 12 oz honey bear and 24 oz honey bear. 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.