Raw Tupelo Honey
$7.95 – $56.95
- Origin: Tupelo Trees in Wewahitchka, FL, and Savannah River near Savannah, GA
- Source: Tupelo Honey comes from the nectar of white Ogeechee tupelo trees blossoms (nyssa ogeche). White Tupelo has a short blooming season from early April – early May.
- Taste: A bright, fruity-floral burst and warm buttery finish
- Pairings: Strong cheeses, chicken, salmon, fresh fruit, vegetables, teas, coffee, pastries, and bread
Why Raw Tupelo Honey?
Raw tupelo honey is lighter in color, and buttery in flavor with a mild and magical taste. With tones of cinnamon and hints of anise, this delicious honey comes from white Ogeechee tupelo trees blossoms. These blossoms are fragile, and favorable weather is necessary to produce a strong, plentiful crop. Our tupelo honey supply comes from the Wewahitchka area in the Florida panhandle and the Savannah river banks in Georgia.
Flavor Profile-A Taste Like No Other
Raw, unfiltered Tupelo honey has an amazing flavor profile. It has a bright, fruity-floral burst that dissolves on the tongue, with a warm buttery finish.
Tupelo honey has a lower glycemic index (51) than most honey and has a high resistance to crystallization. The lower glycemic index makes it easier to process and digest than most honey.
Tupelo honey pairs very well with strong cheeses, chicken, salmon, fresh fruit, vegetables, teas, coffee, pastries, and bread.
Contrast this with processed sugars that add no nutritional value. Raw sugars play a major role in the development of chronic diseases and mood disorders. They lower immune function and are responsible for weight gain.
From the Swamp Tree
The “tupelo” name came from the Native Indian phrase meaning “swamp tree.” Tupelo trees thrive adjacent to active rivers in lower wetlands that flood regularly. White Ogeechee Tupelo trees are from the Nyssa genus and prefer wet soils and seasonal flooding (the Nyssa were freshwater nymphs in Greek mythology).
Where is Tupelo Honey Harvested From?
A hub of the commercial tupelo honey industry is the Apalachicola River in the Florida Panhandle. This is near the Apalachicola National Forest. There are also other hotspots for Tupelo trees up the Savannah river, especially where it intersects the Florida-Georgia state line.
Tupelo beekeepers transport their beehives by boat and float them along the river swamps during the tupelo blossom in late April and early May to collect the tupelo honey.
How Does Built By Bees Bottle Raw Tupelo Honey?
Built by Bees’ bottling process gently heats the honey to speed pouring. Customers are recommended to gently warm at home if crystallization occurs. We recommend warming crystallized Tupelo at no more than 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not microwave honey – in order to preserve nutrients and vitamins.
To learn more details about this tupelo honey, including its origins, growing season, and history, please visit our tupelo blog page on Amazing Tupelo Honey.
Built by Bees’ tupelo honey is a great way to treat your body and start your day. Please read the next section below to learn why.
Benefits of Built By Bees’ Tupelo Honey
- Tupelo honey is a rare and highly sought-after honey.
- Because of its distinctive taste
- It’s a limited, weather-dependent annual production
- Lower Glycemic Index
- Lower Glucose Content
- Diabetics may experience a reduced impact
- Unique Taste
- Cinnamon
- Caramel
- Notes of light floral scents
- jasmine and citrus
- Finish light and buttery
- Unique Qualities
- Great for hair and skin!
- ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is high. This protects the skin from free radical damage caused by the sun and other environmental pollutants.
- Tupelo honey is one of the most nutritious honey in the world.
Where to Buy Tupelo Honey?
We’re glad you asked. You can Buy our Raw Tupelo honey on our website at: https://builtbybees.com/product/tupelo-honey/.
| Weight | 2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 7 in |
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What Makes Built By Bees' Tupelo Honey Special?
Our Tupelo Honey is sourced from the pristine swamps of the Apalachicola River basin and is known for its unique taste, light color, and high fructose plus lower glucose content.
Is Raw Tupelo Honey Organic?
Our tupelo honey beekeepers are not certified organic, nor have they organically certified the Tupelo honey. They do, however, practice sustainable and ethical beekeeping to ensure the health and well-being of our bees and the environment. They also source from the same areas where organic Tupelo honey originates. Just at a lower cost, because this certification step and associated costs were omitted. In addition, a core requirement of organic honey is that no other ingredients or additives are permitted. Our Raw Tupelo Honey is 100% tupelo honey with zero additives.
Can I Use Built By Bees' Tupelo Honey For Cooking?
Yes, our Tupelo Honey is a versatile sweetener that can be used for baking, cooking, in drinks or as a topping for your favorite foods.
Does Built By Bees Offer Other Honey Varieties?
Yes, we offer a wide range of artisanal honey varieties, including, but not limited to: Wildflower Honey, Sourwood Honey, Blackberry Honey, Blueberry Honey, Cranberry Honey, Raspberry Honey and Raw Honeycomb.
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