A surprisingly strong, yet refreshing honey. Ideal for teas, its unique taste is herbal with a near citrus sweetness. The intensity of the aroma and the taste is stronger than the colour would indicate. The usual rule of darker is stronger is broken with Linden honey. When very fresh it has a greenish colour, but after a time it becomes clear to amber with a yellow tone. The aroma is described as woody, herbal and fresh, also described as mint, balsamic, menthol and camphor. It has low acidity, medium sweet and sometimes a light bitterness. It has a persistent aftertaste and is slightly astringent. The crystallisation rate is medium to fast with fine to medium-sized crystals. Linden Honey – very fresh and light Obtained from the blossoms of Linden or Basswood trees from species Tilia; it is known as Linden honey or Basswood honey in North America and Lime honey in the UK and Europe.