Description

About Our True Ling Heather Honey

Our True Ling Heather Honey comes from the Calluna vulgaris flower, found in remote, wild Norwegian landscapes at 600 meters above sea level. We carefully place our bees where True Ling Heather blooms in abundance and where few other plants compete for pollination. This dedication ensures you get a strong, pungent honey that embodies the very essence of the Norwegian mountains.

A Distinct, Pungent Flavor

Often described as one of the strongest and most earthy among honeys, Ling Heather Honey has a long-lasting aftertaste that can lean toward bitter or smoky notes. You might even detect a hint of caramel or tanginess—some say it tastes like autumn in a jar!

How to Enjoy It

• Spread: Perfect on fresh bread or toast.
• Cooking & Marinades: Elevate ham, chicken, lamb, or seafood with its bold flavor.
• Cheese & Charcuterie: A superb sweetener for cheese plates or cold meats.
• Desserts & Drinks: Drizzle over yogurt, ice cream, or stir into tea or warm milk.
• Historic Mead: Vikings famously used Ling Heather Honey to brew their mead.

Unique Thixotropic Consistency

Like Manuka honey, Ling Heather Honey is thixotropic—gel-like at rest but temporarily liquid when stirred. This natural property is part of what makes it so special.

Health Insights

With a high antioxidant content, plus vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols, Ling Heather Honey is celebrated for its potential antibacterial effects. Irish research even suggests some heather honeys have a higher total phenolic content (TPC) than Manuka honey. While we don’t make medical claims, generations of Norwegian beekeepers have prized Ling Heather Honey for its health benefits.

Time-Honored Traditions

This honey has deep roots going back to the Viking Era, and many Norwegian beekeepers believe it supports bee health during harsh winters. Older generations still prefer Ling Heather Honey, convinced it’s the best for overall well-being.

Sizing and Packaging

Each jar contains 250 grams (0.55 lbs) of pure honey. We pack our jars in eco-friendly cardboard boxes to ensure safe delivery—even over long distances.

100% Natural, Raw, Unheated, Unfiltered

We respect what nature provides. That’s why our honey is unheated, unfiltered, and unpasteurized, preserving all the nutrients and character the bees work so hard to create.