Miele di Favino - L'Ape nell'Orto

Favino (Fava Bean) Honey from Puglia | Delicate, Creamy, Fast-Crystallizing

€4.00

Delicate and comforting, our Favino (Fava Bean) Honey is harvested in Puglia at peak bloom. Its bouquet recalls milk toffee and gentle vegetal notes, with a moderately sweet, clean finish. Naturally fast-crystallizing into a fine, creamy paste, it’s perfect for spreading on toast, blending into yogurt, or sweetening warm milk and herbal teas. A subtle, kid-friendly honey that shines with fresh cheeses and dairy-based desserts—pure Apulian simplicity in a jar.

Characteristics:

  • Origin: Hand-harvested in Puglia, Italy

  • Aroma & taste: Milky candy, light floral/vegetal accents; moderately sweet

  • Texture: Rapid, fine crystallization → smooth, spreadable cream

  • Culinary use: Excellent natural sweetener that doesn’t overpower flavors

  • Pure & simple: 100% monofloral Favino honey, unblended, no additives

Pairings:

  • Fresh cheeses & dairy: Ricotta, burrata, mascarpone, yogurt

  • Breakfast & bakery: Warm biscuits, sourdough toast, pancakes, brioche

  • Desserts: Panna cotta, milk puddings, almond cakes

  • Drinks: Herbal teas, chamomile, warm milk; mild coffee roasts

  • Sauces & dressings: Light vinaigrettes with EVOO and lemon