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What Is Heather Honey?<\/h1>\n

Did you know that heather honey is made out of the nectar gathered from small purple bell-shaped flowers of a heather plant? Heather\u2019s name comes from the areas it predominantly grows \u2013 heath and wetlands. It is also referred to as the ling heather. Other heather species like the bell heather flower a bit earlier and are less common –\u00a0 and so are used to make honey very rarely. Ling heather or Calluna vulgaris takes its name from the old Greek word meaning a broom. That\u2019s because heather sprigs were often bundled together and used for sweeping. <\/span><\/p>\n

Heather is a low growing evergreen that is native to Europe and prefers dry, acidic soils. Heather honey is usually dark amber, much darker than caramel, often with an orange or red tint. It also has a pungent smell, which combines woody and fruity notes, along with a rich but delicately sweet taste and a tangy aftertaste. This honey, as long as it is unfiltered and raw, has a plethora of health <\/span>korzy\u015bci<\/a> and it\u2019s especially highly rated <\/span>for its rich antioxidant properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Health Benefits of Heather Honey<\/h2>\n