This combination of flavors is like the month of June in a syrup – fresh and vibrant with a warm, honeyed sweetness. This unusual flavor profile is what inspired me to use it in a cocktail, and what better to pair it with than the mild, green and floral flavor of chamomile blossoms. Health and science aside, it’s pretty damn tasty! Bee pollen tastes like rich, concentrated honey, flowers, and earth, a uniquely bittersweet flavor. Bee pollen does contain a ton of vitamins, including all of the B vitamins, which is why some call it ‘nature’s perfect food’. There hasn’t been much research done in the US to show what benefits there are to consuming bee pollen, but a recent study in Spain showed that bee pollen contains very high levels of anti-inflammatory compounds like quercetin. This stuff tastes like a gloriously lazy summer afternoon and pairs perfectly with my honey spice cookies, glazed with lemon icing and topped with tasty bee pollen.īee pollen is a really interesting ingredient that’s been used throughout history as food and as a health supplement, touted as a powerful panacea by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese. Today I’m celebrating America’s whiskey and the fact that it’s almost (officially) summer with a pitcher of bourbon-spiked chamomile and bee pollen honeybush iced tea. You can learn more about my favorite purveyor of organic herbs & spices here. This post is part of a partnership with Mountain Rose Herbs.
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