The best selection of linden honeys.

Summary: Linden honey is not produced in Spain, as there is not enough land here to produce this kind of honey. For thir reason, linden honey is imported from other countries. Also, we work small withbeekeepers from other countries who are committed to quality and the environment. In our shop in Las Rozas you have at your disposal this fantastic selection of conventional and organic lime tree honeys.

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1. Our raw linden honey

Firstly, we show you the most important characteristics of raw linden honey:

a) Color

Raw Linden Tree Honey is a light amber-coloured honey with green tones when freshly harvested and which over time change to yellow tones. When it crystallizes, it takes on a very white or pale yellow colour.

b) Aroma

It has a very characerisitic aroma. In mouth it surprises for its aroma of great intensity and persistent, where notes to mint, balsamic and camphor are appreciated.

c) Crystallization

Raw linden honey has a normally rapid crystallization. Once crystallized, it has a buttery appearance with large white crystals.

d) Linden tree

Linden is also a tree of the genus Tilia. There are different varieties of this tree. In Spain we find the following varieties: Tilia cordata and Tilia Paltyphillos. These varieties are found mainly in the Pyrenees, Basque Country, Cuenca, Burgos, Cantabria and Logroño.

Other varieties of Linden are found in other countries in the northern hemisphere, such as Poland, Germany, Russia.

Video 1: Linden tree flowers

e) Flowering and harvesting

Linden flowers in late spring and early summer. This honey is harvested in mid-summer.

f) Pollen

Furthermore, the pollen found in this linden tree honey belongs mainly to Tilia cordata. However, you can find other species such as Tilia spp, tiliceae.

g) Sustainable production

We work with beekeepers who only use sustainable beekeeping practices.

2. Benefits and properties

Linden honey is a product low in moisture and rich in peroxidases and has antiseptic, bactericidal and healing properties.

Specific components provided by Linden nectar, provide this honey with sedative and expectorant properties. It also helps in digestion and reduces stomach acidity.

3. Recommendations

Linden honey is an ideal honey for those looking for pleasant, aromatic and mild flavours.

Great cooks recommend using Linden honey to sweeten any kind of infusion.

4. Indications

Rapid crystallization and crystallizes with a medium grain size.

a) Useful life

So, from the age of two you can lose some of its properties.

b) Destination population

In addition, this linden tree honey is indicated for the whole population in general. However, for children under the age of two, we recommend the adivise of your doctor.

5. Origin 

Our raw Linden honey is obtained from two sources: from a beekeeper in Germany and from an importer of honeys, and the latter is usually imported from Croatia.

6. Frequent asked Questions

Here you can find some frequent asked questions:

a) Acacia vs linden honey. What is the best?

Both have very distinctive flavours. Both are produced outside Spain. Therefore, it depends on the taste of each consumer.

“Finally, if you have any further questions. Consequently, we will be happy to help you”