Clary Sage Honey

A field of clary sage in bloom with pink and white flower spikes

Available now

Clary sage honey is one of our rarest varietals. Our bees gather it from the pink-and-white blossoms of clary sage (Salvia sclarea), an aromatic herb grown on farms in eastern North Carolina. The result is a light amber honey that is smooth, buttery, and mild, with a gentle floral sweetness that sets it apart from our darker honeys. Because clary sage blooms only briefly and in limited plantings, we can bottle this honey only in small batches.

At a glance

Floral source: Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
Where it's made: Eastern North Carolina
Season: Early summer, during the brief clary sage bloom
Color: Light amber
Flavor and texture: Smooth, buttery, and mild, with a delicate floral sweetness
Availability: Limited — bottled in small batches when the crop allows
Crystallization: May crystallize over time; this is a natural characteristic of raw honey and does not indicate spoilage. Warming the jar in warm water returns it to liquid form.

Available sizes

8 ounces
16 ounces
32 ounces

How to purchase

Buy directly from our locations in Mebane or Jamesville, NC—please email Hye-Sook Lee first at hyesook@leesbees.org. Our products are also carried by local stores.

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