The best types of honey in the world
The top 3 according to 447 votes from people: Manuka · Acacia · Sourwood. (Updated Jul 21, 2019.)
Manuka, acacia, tupelo, sourwood, leatherwood and chestnut: the most prized single-flower honeys.
Top 21
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1
Manuka
New Zealand honey from the manuka bush, strong and prized.
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2
Acacia
Light, very sweet honey from black locust that stays liquid.
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3
Sourwood
Southern Appalachian honey with a caramel finish.
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4
Tupelo
Light, buttery honey from Florida and Georgia swamps that rarely crystallises.
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5
Heather
Thick, jelly-like honey from heather moors.
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6
Chestnut
Dark, bitter-edged European honey.
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7
Leatherwood
Tasmanian honey with a strong, spicy flavour.
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8
Orange blossom
Fragrant citrus honey from Spain, Florida and California.
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9
Linden (lime blossom)
Pale honey with a minty, slightly spicy taste.
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10
Lavender
Floral honey from Provence and Spain.
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11
Wild thyme
Aromatic Mediterranean honey, famed in Greece.
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12
Rosemary
Light honey from Mediterranean rosemary.
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13
Buckwheat
Dark, malty, molasses-like honey.
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14
Strawberry tree
Bitter Mediterranean honey from the arbutus.
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15
Sidr (jujube)
Prized Yemeni honey from the sidr tree.
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16
Ulmo
Chilean honey with a hint of jasmine.
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17
Jarrah
Western Australian eucalyptus honey, slow to crystallise.
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18
Avocado
Dark Californian honey with a rich, buttery flavour.
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19
Fireweed
Light honey from northern wildflowers.
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Blueberry
New England honey with a fruity tang.
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21
Clover
The classic mild table honey.
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Comments (22)
Manuka at number one is mostly marketing, honestly. Great honey, crazy price.
The price is wild, but the high-grade stuff really does taste different
Agree, tupelo or sourwood taste way better for half the price
Thyme should be top 3, it's the most aromatic of all
Tupelo honey on a hot biscuit, Southern perfection
Heather honey is like jelly, you have to scoop it. Love it.
Avocado honey is weird and wonderful, very dark
Strawberry tree honey from Sardinia is bitter in the best way
Chestnut honey is too bitter for me, but it's amazing with cheese
Chestnut honey with gorgonzola, try it
Leatherwood is Tasmania's treasure, very distinctive
Orange blossom honey from Valencia, smells like spring
Acacia is so mild, I find it boring compared to darker honeys
That's why it's the best for tea though
Fireweed honey from Alaska is so delicate
Clover is the most basic one but sometimes basic is perfect
Sourwood from a roadside stand in North Carolina, best honey I've ever had
Buckwheat honey is an acquired taste, very strong, almost like molasses
Sidr honey from Yemen is incredibly expensive and incredibly good
Never heard of ulmo honey, will look for it
Greek thyme honey on yoghurt is the best breakfast
Lavender honey from Provence, bought at a market in Valensole