Heather Honey

Scientific name
Erica arborea / Erica multiflora
Regions
  • Sejnane
  • Tabarka
  • Ain Draham (Mogods and Kroumirie)
Harvest month
  • October
  • November
  • December
Heather Honey

A typical terroir honey from the humid Northwest of Tunisia, characterized by its thick, almost gelatinous (thixotropic) texture and its high mineral content.

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Color

Dark amber with reddish reflections

Texture

Very thick, gelatinous to creamy

Crystallization

Speed

Fast

Type

Large crystals or very compact texture

Taste Profile

Intense, woody, with marked aromas of caramel, licorice, and bitter cocoa

Harvest Season

Autumn

Altitude

Medium altitude (maquis and coastal forests)

Main Benefits

  • Powerful antiseptic for the urinary tract
  • Exceptional richness in iron and minerals (anti-anemic)
  • Diuretic and purifying
  • General tonic during the winter period

Recommended Uses

  • Recommended for cystitis or kidney problems
  • Consumed by athletes and convalescents for its mineral richness
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Tree heath

Erica arborea / Erica multiflora

  • Mogods (Sejnane)
  • Kroumirie (Tabarka, Ain Draham)
  • Bizerte
  • Heather Honey
  • Mountain Honey / Wildflower

Major component of the maquis in the humid and subhumid northern Tunisia.