Thyme honey: characteristics and benefits

3Bee is the Nature Tech company that develops technologies for the protection of biodiversity. 3Bee Hive-Tech is 3Bee's first system for analysing the health and 'starvation' status of honeybees, environmental protectors par excellence. Over time, we have developed other technologies to study and monitor all the pollinating insects and created more than 200 Oases of Biodiversity with thousands of nectariferous plants to provide them with nourishment. In this way, we want to create a virtuous circle: our beekeepers are transformed by necessity into Oasis growers and promoters of environmental biodiversity. We do not encourage massive production and intensive breeding, which have a negative impact on biodiversity and pollinators. We do, however, recognise the value of honey as a valuable symbol of the biodiversity of an environment and a tool for disseminating the commitment and protection of an area, to be consumed sparingly and with respect for the life cycle of these insects.

The thyme plant looks like a small shrub forming small bushes, an aromatic plant that is easy to grow and therefore very common in gardens close to home. A plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, like basil and other plants. Not at all difficult to grow, it can be planted in pots on terraces or windowsills. They are also known as bee-saving flowers, as they are rich in nectar and pollen.

Thyme honey is mainly produced in Sicily, in the area of the Monti Iblei, although the plant is particularly widespread in other regions of southern Italy and in Sardinia. Thyme honey crystallises rather quickly. The light amber colour when liquid turns to beige-hazelnut when crystallised. Smell and taste are of medium intensity and rather persistent in the mouth. The nose presents floral and spicy notes, while the palate is reminiscent of thymol and herbs.

Thyme honey has many properties and benefits on human health. Indeed, it is digestive, depurative, balsamic and antibacterial. Thanks to its balsamic properties, it is an excellent remedy against coughs and for all seasonal ailments. It is an excellent intestinal, respiratory and immune antiseptic. Perfect and recommended in hot herbal teas or even enjoyed on a slice of bread. This honey is just one of the many honeys that we easistono thanks to the bio diversity of the Italian territory.

All honeys, as well as Thyme honey is not recommended for those suffering from allergies to various hive products or other diseases such as diabetes. It is a good idea to consult your doctor in such situations before consumption in order to reduce the risks. For those who like this type of honey, we recommend choosing genuine, quality honey. Look for our beekeepers who protect bees with technology and monitor their health status through Hive-Tech devices. Choose now!

The ancient Greeks claimed that thyme honey was the best in the world. Honey with a special flavour, characterised by a medium sweetness and an aromatic taste with a small balsamic note. Experts recommend it to those who like spicy and intense flavours, in fact the taste of Thyme honey is reminiscent of aromatic wood, mulled wine and cloves. Now that you know the taste, flavour and smell, all you have to do is try it on its own or with combinations to taste and enjoy the precious Thyme Honey.

The information contained in this blog concerns the importance of honey as the fruit of the indefatigable work of bees that transforms the collected nectar (including extra-floral nectar and honeydew) into a precious food product that encompasses the biodiversity with all the countless facets present in the hive's surroundings. On an environmental level, honey is the symbol of the bee's pollination activity, flying from flower to flower to collect nectar and, in so doing, transporting the pollen, becoming the vector for the pollination and reproduction of tens of thousands of plant species. Honey is still a little-known product, often devalued in its quality or sold as a panacea for all ills. Like all foods, however, it must be consumed with moderation and care as it contains a high content of simple sugars. But it is not in its basic values that its most important quality lies.

The aim of this blog is to promote and disseminate a deeper understanding of the crucial role of bees for the safeguarding of our ecosystem and for the continuation of scientific research directed towards the identification of more sustainable agricultural practices aiming at the regeneration of entire areas. The choice of honey goes far beyond what is written on the label. The true value of honey is linked to its method of production, whether it is respectful of bees and the ecosystems they inhabit. Favouring non-intensive beekeeping practices and promoting the best actions to support the health of the hive are the cornerstones of our activity. The beekeeper for us is not a breeder, but a true "Grower": he cultivates, cares for and feeds true oases of biodiversity, paying attention not only to bees, but also to ecosystems and their balance.