The Best 5 Honey in the World

The Best 5 Honey in the World

Prehistoric bees have been present for over 14 million years, therefore we’re guessing honey has been around for that long as well. Today, we’ve decided to compile a list of the best 5 honey we think to be the greatest in the world, so you can have fun looking for them or be miserable if you can’t. But, seriously, knowing what to look for when you have the chance isn’t a terrible thing. Using these for cooking would, of course, be criminal.

It’s probably best served simply or with a dollop of mascarpone, whipped cream, or a cup of coffee. It’d make a fantastic Crème brûlée.

It’s not a terrible idea to replace sugar with honey as much as possible because honey has numerous health benefits and is used to treat colds, flu, and diaper rashes in many cultures.

Always keep in mind that honey is hygroscopic (it absorbs moisture), and if you decide to replace sugar in your diet with honey, keep in mind that cooking with honey is not the same as cooking with sugar; although you do not need to change the recipes too dramatically. Honey goes best with your breakfast, however, it’s never bad to experiment a bit. Here are the best 5 honeys in the world.

Best 5 Honey in the World

  1. Beech Honeydew Honey 
Beech Honeydew Honey - Zesacentral

Honeydew is produced by two aphids that live in New Zealand’s red and black beech trees. Ultracoelostoma assimile and Ultracoelostoma brittini are two insects that live in the Black Beech (Nothofagus solandri) and Red Beech (Nothofagus fusca). The former favors the top branches and trunks, while the latter prefers the lower. The bees that feed on this honeydew make unique honey known as Beech Honeydew honey, which has a dark color, a deep malt flavor, and is slightly richer in minerals and sugars than the others.

  1. Heather Honey 
Heather Honey - Zesacentral

Many children are raised on legends and myths about heather, heroes, and honey in Scottish glens and Scandinavian slopes. Thick Ling Heather honey, with its deep aroma and taste for the brave, Cross-leaved heather honey, with its thin light honey for maidens, and Bell heather honey, with its intense taste that is never too sweet for heroes. Heather honey melts in the mouth and never sticks to your palate, despite its thick and waxy texture. It is very tasty and one of the yummiest and best 5 honeys around the globe. 

  1. Hymettus Honey 
Hymettus Honey  - Zesacentral

This ancient honey comes from Mount Hymettus, which is located south of Athens and is one among the best 5 honeys in the world. What makes it unique is that it is a monofloral honey, meaning that the bees have access to only one type of flower, in this case, a specific variety of wild thyme from which the Cecropian bees collect nectar. Beautifully liquid honey with dark flecks and a wild thyme aroma, it shouldn’t be wasted in the kitchen (unless it’s poured over delicious baklava or bread), because nothing beats thick Greek yogurt drizzled generously with this age-old, absolutely excellent Greek delicacy.

  1. Sidr Honey
Sidr Honey - Zesacentral

This is the most expensive honey and one of the best 5 honeys in the world, and it’s only harvested twice a year in Yemen and Saudi Arabia’s Hadramaut Mountains. It has been around for 7,000 years and is thought to have special medicinal characteristics; the honey is produced by bees that feed on the sidr tree. In the Muslim faith, it is a sacred tree, while Christians refer to it as Christ’s thorn. Honey is harvested over a forty-day period, and it is not the easiest task on the earth. I’ve tried it now, and while it’s sweet, it’s not overpoweringly so. It is incredibly experienced, and rightly so.

  1. Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey - Zesacentral

Manuka bush is the name given to a little scrubby bush that produces tiny leaves and flowers (sometimes rose-colored, sometimes white) (the New Zealand tea tree). It has a rich, thick, and generous flavor, is dark gold in color with a hint of eucalyptus, and is absolutely, completely delicious!

This Manuka honey is made from a shrub that the Maori have used for centuries for healing and is now marketed specifically for its health benefits. Internally, honey is used to treat gastrointestinal problems, while externally, it is used to treat burns. A Manuka dressing for wounds was approved for use in NHS hospitals in 2004. This can be used for many purposes and is one of the best 5 honeys in the world.

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