Honey gets its color from the pollen that a hive gathers to make it. Because plants blossom at different times of year and bees collect honey nearly year-round, a single hive can produce radically different colors of honey from season to season.

Why do honey have different colors?

Honey Color and Flavor - It all depends on where the bees buzz. The color and flavor of honeys differ depending on the nectar source (the blossoms) visited by the honey bees. ... As a general rule, light-colored honey is milder in taste and dark-colored honey is stronger.

What does the color of honey mean?

Light colored honey usually has a mild flavor, while darker honey usually has a stronger flavor. Besides the taste, the color of honey can also determine the number of antioxidants in the honey. Darker colored honey usually has a higher concentration of antioxidants, while lighter has a lower concentration.