JARRAH HONEY - THE HEALING HONEY*

Jarrah honey is produced by bees from the nectar of Jarrah trees (Eucalyptus marginata). These trees are very slow growing and only found in the native forests in the south western region of Western Australia.

Jarrah honey is a relatively rare honey for several reasons. Firstly, individual trees only produce flowers for a few months every four years. The trees don’t all flower at the same time, rather some trees flower every year, but beekeepers only expect a commercial harvest every two years. Secondly,  natural and controlled bush fires happen in the Jarrah Forests yearly. It takes 4-5 years for the affected trees to flower again limiting the the amount of potential Jarrah honey. Finally, climate change has produced a significant reduction in the amount of rainfall on the forest, so nectar production is reduced.

Jarrah honey has been referred to as both a healing honey and liquid gold. It has a superb, smooth, caramel-like flavour and is packed with beneficial properties.