Borage honey is a single-floral honey produced by bees foraging on the blue blossoms of the borage plant (Borago officinalis), often referred to in the UK as starflower. Grown commercially for starflower seed oil, the flowers produce clear nectar that yields a remarkably pale, delicate honey.

The colour of honey reflects the plant nectar gathered by the bees. Starflower nectar contains very few dark pigments or minerals, giving fresh borage honey a pale, water-clear to pale straw appearance. Over time and with temperature shifts, its shade may naturally deepen slightly.

All honeys contain natural glucose and fructose sugars. Glucose crystallises readily, while fructose remains liquid. Borage honey naturally contains a high ratio of fructose to glucose, allowing it to remain smooth and runny for longer than spring or summer wildflower honeys under normal household temperatures.

Borage honey has a mild, clean, and delicate sweetness. Unlike robust, darker honeys that carry heavy caramel or molasses notes, borage offers a gentle floral flavour with a very faint, refreshing herbal note. It is ideal for sweetening food and drink without overpowering other ingredients.

Store your jar in a dry cupboard at normal room temperature with the lid firmly sealed. Do not store honey in the refrigerator, as cool temperatures can encourage premature crystallisation.