A distinctive Georgian honey produced in the Caucasus region of Georgia, a country renowned for its ancient food traditions and remarkable natural landscapes.
With its beautiful golden-amber colour, smooth texture and rich floral flavour, Alpine Honey is deliciously aromatic without being overpowering. Its distinctive character comes from the diverse mountain flora associated with Georgia's alpine regions, making it an excellent alternative to everyday honey.
Why you'll love it
- šÆ 100% natural honey
- šæ Distinctive alpine floral character
- āØ Rich, aromatic flavour with a smooth texture
- š« Generous 760g glass jar
- šļø A taste of Georgia's traditional honey-making culture
Naturally delicious & versatile
Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates and sugars, making it a convenient source of energy. It can also contain naturally occurring plant compounds and antioxidants, although the amounts vary depending on the floral source.
Enjoy Kula Alpine Honey straight from the spoon, spread over toast, drizzled over yoghurt or porridge, paired with cheese, added to marinades and desserts, or stirred into tea and other drinks.
Country of Origin: Georgia
Variety: Alpine Honey
Net Weight: 760g
Packaging: Glass Jar
Brand: Kula
Land of the Oldest Honey
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Georgia, the birthplace of wine, is also known as the land of the oldest honey discovered; Home for 13,000 flora species, blooming from semi desert to sub-tropical and alpine zones, Georgia is a true bliss for Caucasian Grey bee to make honey of distinguished taste.Ā
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AlpineĀ Honey
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A highly prized poly-floral honey harvested in the meadows of Georgiaās alpine zone. Honeybees collect the nectar of the vast array of alpine flowers, many of which are endemic in Georgia, blooming at altitudes of 1700- 2500 meters above sea level. It is harvested at the end of the summer by beekeepers engaged in transhumance. The honey harvested in the alpine zones differs throughout the regions due to the geographical location, where specific types of flower grow differently. Thus the taste of alpine honey is more complex and aromatic than others. It contains a higher level of glucose thus alpine honey crystalizes faster than some other honeys. The honey is golden-yellow, sometimes yellow-brown with pleasant aroma (very sweet)Ā and has a pleasant sweet taste. It contains a lot of nutrients. This is honey with strong antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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