What makes Tupelo Honey so special?

It’s been a long time since Tin Roof has gotten our hands on an excellent Tupelo honey, and let me tell you that this crop is excellent. Did you know that Tupelo honey is the only honey that will not crystallize? Due to the honeys high fructose low glucose ratios this type of honey is safe for certain diabetic individuals to consume.

So where does Tupelo honey come from? The white tupelo gum tree can be found within the swampy areas of northeast Florida, in the Chipola and Apalachicola rivers. The tree groves can also be found in some areas of Georgia. The tree only blooms for three short weeks, usually from late April to May.

These two locations are the only place in the world were Tupelo Honey is produced. The honey is a light golden amber with a greenish cast. The champagne of honeys some have said.

The blooming environment is rather unique, and you really have to know what you are doing. Black tupelo, ti-ti, black gum, and willow are the first trees to bloom before the white tupelo, producing a less desirable, darker honey. These honeys are mostly used as bakery honeys. Gallberry is another honey that blooms right after the white tupelo. You really need know where your honey comes from and don’t be fooled. Tupelo as you know, is not a cheap honey. Remember to always look for the green cast, as stated above. The reason for the top shelf price has to due with the expensive labor and equipment. Just imagine lugging all of that equipment on a boat, through the swamp and setting up the hives. You have to drop them at just the right time, or taint your honey with other pollen varieties.

I hope to see you at the shop with a bottle of Tupelo honey. I don’t know how long we will have it in stock, or if we will be able to purchase more of it.

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