The Benefits of Thyme Honey: Virtues and Uses
Of all terroir honeys, thyme honey is probably the one whose benefits are the most renowned. Used since antiquity (the ancient Egyptians…
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The honey blog
Choosing, storing and tasting honey, crystallisation, terroirs and recipes: short answers and in-depth articles about honeys harvested in Provence.
The Benefits of Forest Honey: the Treasure of Honeydew
Darker, maltier and less sweet than blossom honeys, forest honey comes mainly from honeydew. Its origin, its nutritional qualities and how to…
The Benefits of Chestnut Honey: a Concentrate of Minerals
Behind its robust taste, which divides food lovers, chestnut honey hides some of the most interesting benefits of all French honeys. Its…
Which Honey for a Cough and Sore Throat? The Best Honeys
Thyme, lavender, forest or eucalyptus honey: which honey is traditionally chosen in winter for a cough or a sore throat, how to…
How Do Bees Make Honey?
From the nectar of a flower to the jar on your table: how foraging bees, enzymes, fanning and wax capping turn nectar…
Does Honey Go Off? Storage, Best-Before Date and the Fridge
Honey does not go off if it is stored properly. What the best-before date means, why honey does not spoil, whether it…
Honey Calories, Sugars and Glycaemic Index: What You Need to Know
How many calories in a spoonful of honey, how it differs from sugar, what its glycaemic index is worth and where it…
Crystallised Honey: Why It Happens and How to Make It Runny
Honey crystallisation is natural and often the sign of a raw honey. Why it happens, which honeys set quickly, and how to…
Why Do Bees Make Honey?
Honey is the colony's winter larder: why bees make it, how much a colony produces, and what the beekeeper can take while…
What Is the Best Honey?
The best honey depends on how you use it: tasting, health, cooking or every day. Varieties compared, and the quality criteria that…
3 Homemade Honey Face Masks for Winter
Three simple homemade honey face masks for winter: moisturising with avocado, nourishing with banana and soothing with oats, with the right honey…
Which Honey Should You Choose for a Child’s Cough?
From the age of one, honey is one of the most effective remedies for children's coughs. Which honeys to choose, how much…