Our prized sourwood honey from the 2026 spring flow. The sourwood trees on our mountainside bloomed beautifully this year after late spring rains. This batch has the classic light, delicate character that Appalachian sourwood is famous for — buttery smooth with a hint of anise and a clean, lingering finish.
The Beekeeper
Sunny Hill Apiary
Sarah Mitchell
North Carolina, US
Third-generation beekeeper nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our family has tended bees on this land since 1968. We believe in le…
The Apiary
Mountain Meadow Yard
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
This honey comes from bees foraging across Sourwood, Wildflower, Tulip Poplar, Blackberry, Clover in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC.
Flora
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Approximate forage region
The Harvest
Harvest Date
Extraction Method
Color
Processing
Total Yield
Jars Produced
Extracted at low temperatures to preserve enzymes, aromatics, and raw nutritional quality.
Floral Sources
“Buttery smooth with delicate anise notes, hint of caramel, and a clean lingering finish. Pairs beautifully with sharp cheese, biscuits, or simply by the spoonful.”
Tasting Notes
This batch produced 142 jars of Spring Sourwood Honey.
Lab Results
Pollen Analysis
Jun 20, 2026
Lab tested by Appalachian Bee Lab
Pollen analysis confirms 78% sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), 12% tulip poplar, 10% mixed wildflower. No foreign pollens detected. Moisture content: 17.2%. HMF: 3.1 mg/kg (well below 40 mg/kg threshold).
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