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What honey is made in Georgia?

Acacia, citrus, linden, chestnut and Jara honey.

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Short answer

Georgia produces acacia and citrus honey (very clear), linden and meadow flower honey (amber), dark chestnut honey and the special Jara honey from Ajara. Beekeeping is old in the country: the article says a well-developed beekeeping culture already existed in the Kingdom of Colchis in the 4th century BCE.

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Why

  1. The article links honey to the Argonaut myth and the "rivers of honey" in the palace of Aeëtes.
  2. A honey-preserving vessel over 5,000 years old was reportedly found near Borjomi.
  3. Three beekeeping styles are practiced: wild, semi-wild and domestic.

Details

Jara honey comes from a traditional hive made from a whole tree trunk, and the article says it has been granted status as a Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Machakhela Gorge honey is described as ecologically pure, while Racha, Tsalka and Bediani honeys are singled out for their taste, which the article attributes to clean rivers and relatively unpolluted air.

In the Khobistskali River Valley in Samegrelo lives the Mukhuri, a Georgian bee breed described as the most productive, with the longest proboscis. Honey is used as food, in distilling spirits and in cosmetics. For local products, see what to try in Georgia and Georgian dish names.

Tip

If you want a specific honey, ask the seller for the type (acacia, linden, chestnut) or the region: Racha, Tsalka or Bediani.

What may differ

Types and flavour depend on the region and the flowering plants. The article gives no prices or places to buy.

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Sources

This answer is for reference and is based on the Georgia Travel article. Recipes and serving in cafes may differ.

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