Drawn from the mid-to-late summer bloom of Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet / Sweet Pepperbush), this monofloral honey captures an abundant yet fleeting nectar flow when creamy white flower spikes open over several July–August weeks. The Light Amber color is clear and pale: bright enough to keep teas, tonics, and RTD beverages visually clean, yet warm enough to add a soft golden glow to glazes, laminated doughs, vinaigrettes, and bottled drinks without pushing them dark.
Robust flavor & slow crystallization
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Aroma: warm, spice-kissed florals—honeyed bouquet with a whisper of clove and wildflower.
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Flavor: immediate, pure honey sweetness (often likened to marshmallow/cotton candy) that unfolds into mellow baking-spice tones—subtle pepper, hints of cinnamon/clove, and a light anise-like nuance. The finish is clean and smooth, with a lingering vanilla-spice warmth and no bitterness.
- Texture & stability: naturally silky and slow-flowing. A favorable fructose-to-glucose ratio keeps Summersweet Honey fluid for months, resisting a rapid set. When crystallization occurs, it forms ultra-fine, creamy crystals that melt instantly on the tongue—ideal for squeeze bottles, drizzles, stirred-in applications, and whipped/creamed formats.
Pure, Raw & Unfiltered integrity
Single-floral frames are pulled within 1–2 days of full capping, extracted at ambient temperature by centrifuge, and gravity-strained only. Never heated, pasteurized, ultrafiltered, or blended. This minimal handling preserves native enzymes, pollen, antioxidants, and volatile aromatic compounds—the authentic signature of Summersweet’s late-summer bloom.
60-lb Bucket advantages (packaging, handling, logistics)
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Foodservice-ready: ~60 lb (27.2 kg) in a food-grade HDPE open-head pail with tight-sealing, tamper-evident lid for clean storage and transport.
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Easy operations: wide opening fits standard pail pumps; smooth pourability simplifies decanting into squeeze bottles, kettles, or batching tanks.
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Cost efficiency: optimal price-per-ounce for bakeries, cafés, caterers, and beverage producers balancing throughput with handling ease.
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Smart logistics: stackable and shrink-wrappable; each lot is coded for full traceability, with COA available. Recommended storage 59–77°F (15–25°C). For gentle reliquefaction, use a warm room or water bath; avoid high heat to protect flavor integrity.
Culinary versatility
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Premium teas & chai: lifts delicate green/herbal profiles and chai lattes with subtle clove-like sweetness; maintains clarity in hot or iced service.
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Spiced desserts: brush onto gingerbread, spice cakes, pumpkin pie, or cinnamon rolls; enriches apple tarts and pear crumbles with cozy aromatic depth.
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Breakfast & brunch: drizzle over waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, crêpes, yogurt bowls, or cornbread; adds a comforting, lightly spiced note.
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Cocktails & warm drinks: build a fast-dissolving spiced honey syrup for toddies, mulled wine, cider, iced teas, lemonades, or a honeyed gin fizz.
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Cheese & charcuterie: complements chèvre, Brie, sharp cheddar, and Gouda; beautiful with prosciutto or cured ham for a refined sweet-savory balance.
Why choose our Summersweet Honey — 60-lb Bucket
Sourced from select high-altitude Mexican micro-regions—cloud-kissed hillsides where wild and naturalized Clethra stands thrive—this honey is harvested once per year at summer’s end, when few other nectar sources compete. Annual yields are inherently limited; each batch is kept separate to reflect the terroir of its grove or hillside. The result is a Light Amber, single-origin Summersweet Honey with graceful floral sweetness, gentle spice, extended fluidity, and clean-label authenticity—delivered in a production-friendly 60-lb format for consistent dosing across beverage, bakery, and culinary programs.
Do not feed honey to infants under 1 year of age.