Eucalyptus honey

Honey from the summer blossom of eucalyptus, in the Mediterranean mainly the river red gum, Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Light to dark amber when liquid, it crystallises quickly to a greyish beige.

Origin

Italy (Sardinia, Maremma, Lazio), Mediterranean

Colour

55 mm · light amber

Taste

not very sweet, savoury, caramel

Crystallization

fast

Season

Plant

Eucalyptus camaldulensis · eucalyptus →

Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.

Eucalyptus reached the Italian coast in the 19th century; in Sardinia it was planted on a large scale in the 20th century to drain marshland.