La3, Linden Honey
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The honey
In Latvia, linden flower honey is mostly collected from urban Tilia trees. The common Linden tree (Tilia Cordata) also grows wild in Latvia, but does not usually form large continuous groves. Although lindens bloom almost every year, each year is not necessarily a good linden honey year.
The honey collected from different linden species or hybrids of linden is slightly different, but in general it is characterized by a light yellow to darker yellow color, perhaps also slightly greenish, which depends on how much linden leaf secretions the bees have collected, the more of them – the darker the honey. The honey crystallizes within 3-6 months, forms medium-sized crystals, the smell and taste are of medium to strong intensity, fresh, characterized by a light menthol, lemon, vanilla aroma, the taste feels cool, slightly astringent with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The beekeeping
Liena’s Honey bees are located in Riga, within the territory of the Luther Parish in Tornkalns, where there are many linden trees. When meeting the beekeeper Liena, parish members often ask how the church’s bees are doing.
The parish community is proud to have their own bee colonies and honey, which they can enjoy together during celebrations and in everyday life. Working in such a specific area of the city, Liena carries out educational work and communication with the surrounding people. Lienas Medus is a premium Latvian honey brand born from a love of nature and sustainable living. Since 2006, we’ve crafted pure wildflower honey, and in 2013, became Latvia’s first to create blends with organic herbs and spices. Inspired by forests, rivers, and our garden, we grow 70% of ingredients ourselves. Every jar captures tradition, bold flavor, and a touch of nature’s magic — perfect for tea, desserts, or savory dishes. Find us https://www.facebook.com/lienasmedus |
