2026 Basswood Raw Comb Honey (Linden)
Our fresh 2026 Basswood Comb Honey comes from the fragrant blossoms of the Basswood tree, also known as the Linden tree. This seasonal honey is presented in its natural comb, giving you a chance to enjoy the honey in the wax structure created by the bees.
What Is Basswood Comb Honey?
Basswood honey comes from nectar gathered from Basswood blossoms. The tree is also commonly known as the Linden tree, which is why this variety may be called either Basswood Honey or Linden Honey.
The floral source plays an important role in the character of varietal honey. Different flowers can produce honey with naturally different colors, aromas, flavors, and textures. Basswood is known for producing an exceptionally light honey with a delicate character. Our 2026 harvest is very fragrant, with subtle hints of mint and citrus.
Comb honey is honey that remains stored inside the natural wax comb made by the bees. Rather than extracting the honey and separating it from the comb, the honey stays in the wax cells until you are ready to enjoy it. This creates a different experience from a traditional jar of honey. You get the honey along with the natural structure in which the bees stored it.
What Makes Basswood Comb Honey Special?
Basswood honey has a character all its own, and keeping this harvest in the natural comb adds another dimension to the experience.
A Naturally Light Honey
Basswood honey is some of the lightest in color and flavor to be found anywhere in the world. Its delicate profile allows the floral character to remain at the forefront.
Fragrant & Delicate
The fresh 2026 harvest is very fragrant, with subtle hints of mint and citrus that give this honey a gentle, refreshing character.
Preserved in the Comb
The honey remains sealed within the natural wax cells created by the bees, helping preserve the fresh nuances of the flowers and nectar until the moment you taste it.
A Distinctive Seasonal Harvest
This is fresh 2026 Basswood Comb Honey, giving you the opportunity to experience a particular season's expression of this distinctive floral honey.
Fresh From the 2026 Harvest
Seasonal honey is a reflection of a particular harvest. Weather, bloom timing, and the flowers available to the bees can all contribute to natural differences between one year's honey and another.
The fresh 2026 Basswood harvest gives you the opportunity to experience this year's expression of this distinctive floral variety.
For honey enthusiasts who enjoy comparing varietals, these seasonal differences are part of the appeal. No two harvests have to be exactly alike for each one to be special in its own way. This season has subtle hints of mint and citrus. The natural comb also helps preserve the fresh nuances of the flowers and nectar until the moment you taste it.
Prefer Basswood Honey Without the Comb?
If you love the flavor profile of Basswood but prefer honey in a traditional jar, Ames Farm also offers Basswood Honey in a traditional form. This is a convenient option when you want the distinctive flavor of Basswood for drizzling, spooning, cooking, or everyday use.
Ways to Enjoy Basswood Comb Honey
Basswood's lighter flavor makes it especially enjoyable in simple preparations where the honey can remain the focus. The natural comb also makes it a beautiful addition to a serving board or special meal.
Straight From the Comb
Start with the simplest way to experience the harvest. Take a small piece of honeycomb and enjoy it on its own. This lets you focus on the fragrance, sweetness, and subtle mint and citrus notes of the 2026 Basswood honey.
Cheese Boards
Pair the natural sweetness of honey with your favorite cheeses. A piece of honeycomb makes an attractive addition to a cheese board and gives you the opportunity to combine the honey with different cheeses to find your favorite pairing.
Breakfast
Bring something special to the breakfast table. Serve pieces of comb alongside toast, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or oatmeal. The lighter flavor of Basswood honey can add sweetness without overwhelming the rest of the meal.
Desserts
Use honeycomb as a finishing touch. Serve a small piece alongside fruit, pastries, ice cream, or another favorite dessert. The combination of honey and natural comb adds both flavor and visual interest.
Special Gatherings
Make the honey part of the presentation. Add pieces of Basswood Comb Honey to a brunch spread or as an appetizer on your next charcuterie board.
How to Enjoy Basswood Comb Honey
Open the Comb
Open the honeycomb when you're ready to serve it. You'll see the natural wax structure containing the honey inside its individual cells.
Taste It First
Try a small piece on its own before pairing it with other foods. You can eat the entire thing including the naturally made wax.
Try a Pairing
Experiment with cheese, bread, fruit, yogurt, breakfast foods, or desserts. Choose foods that complement the honey rather than overpowering its subtle flavor.
Charcuterie
Place pieces of Basswood Comb Honey alongside cheese, fruit, bread, and other favorites for a beautiful presentation on a charcuterie board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Basswood Comb Honey
Below are answers to common questions about our fresh 2026 Basswood Comb Honey, including its floral source, flavor, natural comb, and how to enjoy it.
What is Basswood honey?
Basswood honey is honey made from nectar gathered from Basswood blossoms. Basswood is also known as the Linden tree, so this variety may also be referred to as Linden Honey.
Is Basswood honey the same as Linden honey?
Yes. Basswood and Linden are names used for the same floral source. You may therefore see this variety described as either Basswood Honey or Linden Honey.
What does fresh 2026 Basswood honey taste like?
The fresh 2026 Basswood harvest is very fragrant with a delicate flavor and subtle hints of mint and citrus. Basswood honey is also known for being exceptionally light in color and flavor.
What is comb honey?
Comb honey is honey that remains stored inside the natural wax comb created by the bees. Instead of extracting the honey from the comb, the honey is presented in its natural wax structure.
Why is Basswood honey so light?
Basswood honey is naturally known for its light color and delicate flavor. The floral source contributes to the characteristics of the finished honey.
How do you eat honeycomb?
Honeycomb can be enjoyed directly on its own or paired with foods such as cheese, bread, fruit, yogurt, breakfast foods, and desserts. Starting with a small piece by itself is a good way to experience the flavor before trying different pairings.
Can you eat the beeswax in honeycomb?
Yes, the beeswax in honeycomb is completely safe to eat. Many people chew the comb to enjoy the honey and then remove the remaining wax, but you can also choose to swallow it.
What makes the 2026 Basswood harvest special?
Seasonal honey can naturally vary from one harvest to another. Our fresh 2026 Basswood harvest is particularly fragrant, with subtle hints of mint and citrus, while retaining the light color and delicate character associated with Basswood honey.
Does Ames Farm sell Basswood Honey without the comb?
Yes. Ames Farm also offers Basswood Honey in a traditional honey format. You can purchase the Basswood Honey here.
Loved the honey and the honeycomb! Inwanted my grandkids to experience the honeycomb. We all loved it!
I am so glad I found Ames Farm on the internet. The brasswood honey tastes amazing. It was packaged very well. I heard the worst reviews from people who purchased honey comb from other places. They said it arrived leaking honey all over. A sticky mess. Thank you Ames Farm for your excellent work. I trust you and know and taste the pureness of your single source honey. I come from Germany and every jar has a registered number. The number is given after a team of experts thoroughly inspects the quality of the honey and passes the test.
Awesome flavor very good sweet too
I like the basswood honey the best but all of them are great. I’ll be ordering more.
My daughter loves honey and loves to taste different kinds. She was very impressed with the basswood and loved the clover which we are used to from Montana. The wildflower was a little more bitter she said but still really good