Lychee Honey (Light Amber)
Source Plant & Botanical Notes
Botanical name: Litchi chinensis
Across Mexico’s tropical Gulf coast and the Soconusco region of Chiapas, lychee orchards burst into cream-white panicles each winter’s end. The trees need ≈100 chill hours below 10 °C to set buds; once daytime warmth returns, thousands of tiny, fragrant flowers open in unison, offering bees a nectar that is naturally high in fructose and rich in volatile esters reminiscent of rose, pear, and ripe lychee fruit. Because most orchards flower for only 2–3 weeks, the resulting honey is limited to a single, early-spring harvest.
Color
Light Amber — crystal-clear with a soft golden blush. The hue is delicate enough for premium infusions yet warm enough to lend a gentle glow to pastries and bottled beverages.
Aroma & Flavor
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Aroma: Fresh lychee blossom, rose petal and a trace of tropical melon.
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Flavor: Opens with bright floral sweetness, rises into juicy stone-fruit notes, then finishes with a clean hint of vanilla pollen. No bitterness, no heavy aftertaste—just a lingering tropical lift.
Texture & Crystallization
A high fructose-to-glucose ratio keeps Lychee Honey fluid for months. When crystallization finally sets in, it forms ultra-fine, creamy crystals that dissolve instantly—ideal for squeeze bottles, café service, or whipped-honey formats.
Origin & Harvest
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Region: Chiapas coast, Veracruz micro-orchards, and select groves in Colima
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Bloom window: Late January – mid-February (weather-dependent)
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Method: Frames pulled within 24 h of capping, spun at ambient temperature, gravity-strained only—never pasteurized or ultrafiltered. Annual volumes are small; each drum reflects the subtle terroir of a single orchard block.
Culinary Pairings & Uses
| Application | Why It Shines |
|---|---|
| Premium teas & tisanes | Sweetens without masking delicate green or oolong notes |
| Tropical desserts | Elevates panna cotta, sorbet, chiffon cake with floral-fruit nuance |
| Breakfast bowls & crêpes | Drizzle over Greek yogurt, açai or fresh mango for exotic lift |
| Cocktails & shrubs | Adds clear sweetness and lychee aroma to gin fizzes or spritzers |
| Cheese & charcuterie | Complements mild chèvre, Brie and prosciutto with fragrant elegance |
Why Choose Lychee Blossom Honey?
For chefs, beverage developers and honey collectors who crave distinctive yet graceful flavor, Lychee Honey offers a rare snapshot of tropical spring—light amber clarity, extended pourability and a bouquet that echoes the orchard’s prized fruit. Harvested once a year, kept raw and unfiltered, it turns everyday recipes into vibrant, aromatic experiences.
Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Quality
This honey is presented in its most natural state, completely raw and unfiltered. There’s no pasteurization, no ultrafine filtering, and absolutely no shortcuts. It’s harvested at peak bloom and gently strained to remove large pieces of comb, while preserving all the beneficial elements: live enzymes, antioxidants, natural pollen, and delicate aromatic compounds. The result is pure, unaltered honey, just as nature intended, delivered without heat damage, so every batch retains its full strength and true flavor.
