How to taste honey: five steps from colour to aftertaste
A simple way to tell honey varieties apart and notice more than just sweetness.
Start with the colour: from almost clear to deep amber. Darker varieties usually have a richer and slightly bitter taste.
Then the aroma: warm the spoon in your hands and breathe in. Next, a small amount on the tongue, taken slowly so the honey melts on its own.
Notice the texture and how long the aftertaste lingers. Between varieties, a sip of warm water or a slice of apple cleanses the palate better than bread.
