Special Price, English Jewelweed Balsam Honey -Runny
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English Jewelweed Balsam Honey is Pale Light, Fragrant, Clear, Runny 340g .
Must try while it lasts!
Himalayan Balsam – Impatiens glandulifera is also known as Poor Man’s Orchid, Indian Touch-Me-Not, Pink Peril, Policeman’s Helmet, Ornamental Jewelweed. This genera Impatiens comes from Latin name which means impatient, referring to the explosive dispersal of seed. It is a highly invasive weed native to the Himalayan region of India found at an elevation of 4000 meters. It is thought to be naturalized throughout UK, most of Britain, Ireland, and little of British Isles.
It is the tallest annual herb of British Flora, germinating from February to March. Flowering takes place from June to October and flowers produces nectar in a high quantity. Pollinating agents are Bumblebees, honeybees and wasps. Its height ranges from three to ten feet. Stems are thick, juicy, hollow, upright, purplish and tender, so they can break easily. Leaf arrangement is opposite, whorled and usually have three leaves on each node , these are simple and are oblong, ovate, elliptical in shape, size is about six inch long and half inch. Note we nor our beekeepers plant or nurture this wild plant. It grows wild and our bees sometimes find it.
SPECIAL OFFER!! A full honeycomb frame just lifted out of our beehive. English Wildflower honeycombs have a varying degree of scattered natural bee pollen inside each frame. When we sort out our honeycomb we keep an eye out for combs that have natural bee pollen deposits. Then we set them aside as special Honeycomb & POLLEN Frames. Bee pollen contains vitamin B in large quantities also A, C, D and E.
The amount of pollen will vary. Look out for dark areas in the comb cells -thats the pollen (see the photos) Note our honeycomb is ENGLISH, collected form local British flowers. Not ACACIA Honey as many other online sites sell as this will not be British.
All the wax is edible, and is made by the honeybee from nectar. This is one of the best ways to enjoy honey! A chewy intoxicating treat indeed! Straight from the beehive, untouched, just as the bees have made it! The nectar is gathered in the surrounding areas of the UK. Runny/Set honey varying in texture. TEXTURE: We have no control over this natural food- only nature does. We do not alter this natural food so you receive it as nature intended.
For those who suffer from hayfever, these honeycombs with extra pollen deposits are rich in protein which helps boost the body’s immune system during the effects of hayfever. But most importantly it tastes really great!
No special storage requirement. Just keep it covered in a cupboard. Will keep fresh for 1-2 years! TEXTURE: Runny with slightly set honey which may have crystallisation. Contains patches of dense natural POLLEN. Note: Colours and textures may vary from the photo. Photos are for general reference only.
Serving Tips: Scoop the comb out and put on hot toast, muffins, cereal, ice cream , fresh fruit or yoghurt.- SPECIAL LOW PRICE! Best on the web!
Gathered from the wild heather moors in England, with great hopes of gathering a crop of this magical honey as it can be a very fickle crop to obtain. Highly aromatic, full-bodied and rich smoky fig distinctive flavour, a creamy texture with tiny natural honey crystals.
This rare honey is of exceptional quality, and is highly sought by honey connoisseurs.
To take the sharp edge off traditional marmalade, we blend our finest English Wildflower honey with orange peel & zest to create a tangy, not too sweet honey.
Serving Hints: On freshly baked scones or hot toast. A delicious alternative to marmalade, and a welcome addition to the breakfast table.
Fresh Honeycomb! Supplied as a large whole frame just as it sits within a beehive. You get the entire wooden frame completely untouched as it was when lifted out of the beehive.
Measures aprox. 36 cm long x 14cm wide x 3cm thick. Massive approx 1.2kg-1.6kg
Our Local Honeycomb is collected by our honeybees from our beehives situated near the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning countryside and plenty of bluebells during spring, Surrey is an amazing place for a stroll.
Our honeybees gather the rich nectar from the abundance of mixed wild flowers of the area and the taste has a alluring heavenly flavour to it. Find out more about our honey and how we harvest it read our Twitter and Facebook feeds
All the wax is edible. No special storage requirements- best before 5 years. Cut a bit at a time from the frame then wrap the frame with food wrap and store in a cupboard. Runny honey within with natural crystalisation. We do not tamper or alter the natural composition of our honeycomb. We do not heat this either to change what our honeybees have done naturally. This ensures you receive this honeycomb as nature intended. Will keep for 5 years once opened.
Comes food grade compostable shrink wrapped, then bubble wrapped and final touch burgundy tissue wrapped! (See main photo for start to finish wrapping)
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