How to choose your honey properly

Honey is much more than just a sweet treat. Each variety has a unique identity, shaped by the flowers, the terroir, and the bees' expertise. But with such a wide variety of honeys available, how do you choose the right one? Origin, taste, texture, quality… This article will guide you in understanding honey, recognizing an authentic product, and finding the one that truly suits your taste.

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Which honey is best for a cough ?

Honey is a powerful natural remedy for soothing coughs: antibacterial, calming, and effective on both dry coughs and herbal remedies. This article explains which honey to choose based on your symptoms (linden, lavender, thyme, eucalyptus, etc.) and how to use it most effectively, with bonus quick recipes to soothe your throat and breathe more freely. A simple and helpful read to regain comfort quickly and naturally.

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What are the best honeys in France ?

Between acacia, lavender, linden, or even the famous Manuka honey, the choice can quickly become a headache. Each honey has its own flavor, origin, and benefits: a touch of sweetness for breakfast, aromas for herbal teas, properties that soothe the throat, or antibacterial properties. This article will help you understand what makes a honey high-quality and how to find the one that truly meets your needs, your tastes… and your values.

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What are the benefits of honey?

Honey is a natural product with varied aromas and textures depending on the flower from which it is gathered. Each honey has its own personality: the sweetness of acacia, the freshness of lime blossom, the strength of thyme, or the character of chestnut. Hédène honeys, harvested in France and cold-extracted, preserve all their quality. They can be used every day in a hot drink, on toast, or by the spoonful, and can be incorporated into wellness routines thanks to preparations such as honey-propolis, honey-royal jelly, or honey-lemon lozenges. 

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Why does the texture of honey change over time?

Honey crystallization is a natural phenomenon where honey changes from a liquid state to a grainy texture due to the formation of glucose crystals. This process depends on its composition (glucose and fructose), the temperature, and its floral origin. The higher the glucose content, the faster the honey crystallizes. This is not a sign of spoilage, but rather of purity and authenticity. Honeys rich in fructose, such as acacia or chestnut, remain liquid longer, while others, like lavender, crystallize more quickly and can be cold-stirred to obtain a creamy texture.

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Honey invites itself into your beauty routine!

Widely used in our kitchens, honey is also an essential part of our beauty routines.Since ancient times, its many benefits have been recognized by the Egyptians...

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What are we without bees?

Born 100 million years ago, bees are among the oldest animals still present on Earth. Constantly evolving since their first appearance...

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Flower honey vs Honeydew honey

When you think of honey, you immediately think of bees (and you're right) and the flowers they hungrily gather to offer you delicious honey nectars.

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How to taste honey?

Let's face it, honey is like wine: you have to taste it! You take your time to admire its light or dark color and creamy or liquid texture, then open the jar to smell the perfume...

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A look back at 2019 where honey was very rare

If you weren't aware, 2019 has been rechristened as "the black year" for our French bees and beekeepers. Indeed, in 2018, French honey production had recovered nicely, with almost 28,000 tons of honey produced...

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