Vernonia honey
Vernonia amygdalina
Honey from the bitter-leaf shrub Vernonia amygdalina in the montane forests of south-western Ethiopia. It stays very dark even when granulated and sets evenly with fine crystals.
- Origin
- Ethiopia (south-western forests: Gesha-Sayilem, Gera)
- Colour
- 120 mm · dark amber
- Plant
- Vernonia amygdalina · bitter leaf (Vernonia) →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
In Ethiopia the plant’s leaves are used in place of hops for brewing tella beer and tej mead.
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