There are moments in life when devastation brings a new and hidden beauty. Fireweed Honey is a testament to those moments.
Each jar of this unparalleled honey is the result of bees harvesting the nectar from the beautiful pink flowers of fireweed plants that grow across the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Canada. It is without a doubt the most sought-after raw honey we offer, with short run availability due to its limited supply it is a guaranteed sellout every fall. You are sure to savor every moment this brilliant natural treat offers.
Fireweed honey earns its namesake from the first plant life to appear after a forest fire - the Fireweed. After the devastation of fire and a long cold winter, the spring brings light to the fireweed seeds on the ground. These seeds have been there for years waiting for the sun to finally shine on their time, offering them a chance to grow and thrive.
In fact, it was one of the first plants to appear after the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980.
Color: Pale yellow with sunny hues of butterscotch and sunflower.
Aroma: Warm fragrance of brown sugar and dried fruit
Flavor:It's flavors are richly layered and sweet. Like pure velvet on your tongue, you'll discover hints of pear or pineapple alongside slight caramel notes that melt quickly into the brown sugar aftertaste. There is an electric note in the fireweed honey, but it doesn't last long
FIREWEED HONEY comes straight from the fireweed fields surrounding Mt. Rainier in Washington State.
Its light, buttery flavor is known and loved around the world. It is a rare, delicate treat. It is known as the "champagne" of all honeys! FIREWEED is the first flower to grow in after a forest fire or controlled burn. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the bright pink cone of delicate flowers is a beautiful reminder of the miracle of rebirth and the wonder of God's creation. All of our honeys are RAW, NATURAL and PURE, but the high alpine nature of this floral source is something you should not miss!
BeeKing's is unfiltered and never heated above natural hive temperatures (<104°) to preserve its natural authenticity.