What is Sulla honey and how is it different from regular honey?

Sulla honey is a monofloral honey produced when bees forage predominantly on the Sulla plant (Hedysarum coronarium) — a flowering legume that blooms across Sicilian meadows in spring. It is pale, almost water-white, with a delicate floral flavour quite different from a multifloral wildflower honey. Highly prized in Italian culinary tradition, it is rarer and more seasonal than multifloral, available in limited spring harvests only.

How is Sulla honey best used?

Sulla's delicate profile makes it ideal for situations where multifloral honey would dominate. Pair it with fresh cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, fresh goat), drizzle over Greek yoghurt, stir into delicate teas (chamomile, white tea) after they have cooled, or use as a child's gentle introduction to real honey. Sulla is also exceptional simply on a teaspoon, eaten raw, first thing in the morning.

How long does Sulla honey last?

Raw Sulla honey lasts indefinitely when stored correctly — sealed at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, with a clean dry spoon used every time. Like all genuine raw honey, it may crystallise over time. To return to liquid, place the closed jar in warm (not hot) water for 10–15 minutes. Never microwave; heat above 40°C destroys the enzymes and aromatics.

Is Sulla honey safe for pregnant women or young children?

Sulla honey, like any raw honey, must not be given to children under 12 months old due to the rare risk of infant botulism — this applies to all raw honey worldwide. For everyone over 12 months, including pregnant women, raw honey is safe in normal culinary quantities. If you have specific medical conditions, consult your GP. We do not market raw honey for medicinal use.

Will you have more Sulla honey if I order again?

Sulla is a spring-harvest seasonal product. Once a vintage sells out, we usually have to wait for the following spring's harvest. We typically have stock from April through to late autumn each year. To stay informed of new Sulla releases (and limited Sicilian harvests in general), subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of the homepage — we send roughly one email per harvest, never more.

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Sulla Blossom Honey from Sicily – 200g Jar

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Sulla Blossom Honey from Sicily – 200g

Our Sulla Blossom Honey is a delicate, creamy honey harvested in the hills of Sicily from the flowers of the Sulla plant (Hedysarum coronarium). Naturally pale in colour with a gentle floral sweetness, it is the kind of honey you keep on the table every day – elegant enough for a cheese board, comforting enough for toast and tea.

Flavour & Texture

Light, clean sweetness with subtle floral notes
Hints of vanilla and fresh hay
Naturally creamy texture that spreads beautifully on warm bread
Crystallises finely over time – a sign of quality, not a defect

How to Enjoy

Drizzle over Greek yoghurt, ricotta or panna cotta
Pair with soft cheeses (goat’s cheese, robiola, brie)
Stir into herbal teas instead of sugar
Spoon over fresh figs, pears or seasonal fruit
Use in dressings and marinades for a gentle, rounded sweetness

Provenance & Craft

100% mono-floral Sulla honey from Sicily, Italy
Harvested in small batches by our partner beekeepers
Gently filtered to preserve aroma, pollen and natural character
Filled and labelled in small runs for maximum freshness

We work closely with family producers in Sicily to bring you honest, carefully made pantry staples. This Sulla honey is part of our LAVERDE ARTISAN Sicilian range – created to taste like something you would find on the table of a Sicilian home, not on a supermarket shelf.

Storage & Crystallisation

Honey naturally crystallises over time, especially high-quality honeys like Sulla. This does not affect quality or safety.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
If you prefer it runny, place the closed jar in a bowl of warm water and stir gently until loosened (do not boil)

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