Honey Varieties from the Palouse

Wildflower Honey

Our most common variety, wildflower honey is produced from the diverse mix of blooms found across the Palouse -- including wild mustard, dandelion, lupine, and countless other native and naturalized flowers. The flavor profile changes subtly each year depending on rainfall, temperature, and which flowers bloom most abundantly. It tends to be rich, complex, and medium-amber in color.

Clover Honey

White and red clover are abundant in the Moscow area, especially along roadsides, pastures, and lawns. When clover is the dominant bloom, the resulting honey is lighter in color and milder in flavor -- smooth, sweet, and a crowd favorite. Clover honey is one of the most popular table honeys in the United States.

Spring vs. Summer Harvest

Honey harvested earlier in the season tends to be lighter and more floral, reflecting spring blooms like fruit tree blossoms and early wildflowers. Later harvests from mid to late summer are typically darker and more robust, picking up flavors from blackberry, knapweed, and late-season wildflowers. Each harvest is a snapshot of what was blooming.

What Makes Raw Honey Different

All of our honey is raw -- meaning it's never heated above hive temperature or ultra-filtered. This preserves the natural enzymes, pollen, and beneficial compounds that make honey more than just a sweetener. Raw honey may crystallize over time, which is completely natural. Simply warm the jar gently in warm water to return it to a liquid state.

Learn more about the benefits of raw honey.

Comb Honey

When conditions allow, we harvest small amounts of comb honey -- sections of beeswax honeycomb filled with raw honey, just as the bees made it. Comb honey is the most unprocessed form of honey available and is a real treat spread on toast or paired with cheese.