Lehua Blossom Honey

  This honey is from the nectar of the Ohia Lehua, a flower with a beautiful red bloom that is closely associated with the volcano goddess Pele. It is found throughout Hawaii and is one of the first trees to grow after a lava flow. On Kauai, it is most frequently found high up in the mountains and it can be seen in Koke'e on many of the canyon and valley hikes. This honey has a buttery mouthfeel and sings with floral notes. We're finding that our Lehua Blossom honey is regularly crystalizing, and we love it. Learn more about the natural process of honey crystallization below. Crystallized Honey & Why It Happens Honey is made up of about 70 percent sugar and less than 20 percent water. Crystallization is dependent on the ratio of the two principal sugars found inside: fructose and glucose. With far more sugar than the water can dissolve, honey is in a constant flux of states. When the glucose molecules separate from the water, they begin to form a crystal. Once one crystal has forme