Honey - Acacia Honey - Thun Honey

Acacia Honey:

Mieli Thun's Acacia honey is one of the most elegant monofloral honeys in Italian beekeeping. Made from pure, intact blooms, it stands out for its almost transparent color and naturally liquid consistency, indicative of a balanced ratio of fructose and glucose. On the nose, it reveals delicate notes of white flowers and vanilla, while on the palate it is refined, sweet but never cloying.

Perfect for those seeking a versatile honey, ideal for use raw: it sweetens herbal teas, yogurt, and fruit without altering their aromas. It's also the most suitable honey for children and those seeking a very subtle flavor.

Main features
• Origin: Robinia pseudoacacia blooms
• Color: very light, almost transparent
• Taste: sweet, fine, floral
• Physical state: naturally liquid

The Plant:

Each monofloral honey comes from a specific plant, with its own flowering cycle, natural habitat, and unique nectar composition. Knowing the plant helps us understand the aromas, colors, and structure of honey, because nectar is influenced by soil, climate, altitude, and surrounding biodiversity.

1. Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Native to North America but naturalized throughout Italy, it blooms between late April and May with clusters of highly fragrant, nectar-rich white flowers. It prefers calcareous soils and hilly or valley floor environments.
Nectar is very rich in fructose, which is why honey remains naturally liquid.

Thun Honey:

Mieli Thun is one of the most respected beekeeping companies in Italy, founded in Trentino and specializing in the production of pure monofloral honeys. The company practices nomadic beekeeping , moving its hives to over sixty selected sites throughout Italy to monitor the blooms at their optimal time.

Each honey comes from a single, recognizable bloom , harvested without heat treatment, preserving its aromas, enzymes, and botanical identity. This approach allows for honeys that faithfully reflect the landscape, season, and plant from which they originate.

The company's philosophy is based on three principles:
• Pure ingredient , unpasteurized and unrefined.
• Territoriality , with collections in selected and uncontaminated places.
• Transparency , from the choice of sites to honey extraction and maturation.

The result is a collection of honeys that does not seek standardization, but enhances biodiversity and the unique character of each vintage and each territory .