What is "clover honey"?

Answer by  Erynn (1651)

Honey is different depending upon what nectar the bees gather from to make the honey. Clover honey uses the clover flower as it's primary source, which has a very "fresh" flavor. I find it works well as a spread or cake topping, rather than something to be used in cooking.

Answer by  LexiP (722)

Clover honey comes from bees that primarily feed on clover plants. The quality of said honey varies based on the bee's diet, the time of the year, and the process by which the honey is handled. Honey collected in late spring and summer tends to have the strongest flavor.

Answer by  compkat (37)

Honey is made from the nectar of different plants. Clover Honey is made primarily from the nectar of the clover plant. Different kinds of honey will have slightly to dramatically different flavors. If all you have ever had was clover honey, it would taste like Honey, however, set against, say, orange blossom honey the flavors would be different.

Answer by  tootsie3538comcastnet (6)

Clover honey is honey produced by bees which feed mostly on the nectar of clover plants. The quality of clover honey depends on the time of year and the diet of the bees. Late spring and summer honey is the best.