Honey flavors range from mild to robust

Nothing against clover honey, but there are 300 or so other varieties to be explored, each with a distinct flavor ranging from mild to robust. Tupelo is lovely in tea, a drizzle of wildflower transforms a slice of pecorino cheese, and buckwheat, like molasses, is best in small amounts in specific recipes.

Clover — Mild and sweet; the most common.

Tupelo — Delicately flavored and pricey.

Orange Blossom — Faint flower flavor.

Wildflower — Intriguing, intense honey flavor.

Buckwheat — Robust and malty in flavor and dark in color. Not suitable as a substitution for other honeys.