Linden honey

Description

We got to know Arno Löbe through Jens & Jule from the Ahrensdorfer Kräuterwelten. That’s right: that’s Jens Wyllegala and Jule Winkler, purveyors of the best German strawberries and tomatoes. Although the fields of Jens and Jule are within the flight range of Arno’s bees, Arno always provides them with a scion or a swarm of bees on request, so that nothing can go wrong with the pollination of the plants. In the direct surroundings of the two main locations there are plenty of maple, linden and fruit trees on offer for Arno’s little friends, while the fields around Ahrensdorf are certified organic, meaning that no pesticides or mineral fertilisers are used. In addition, there is a large number of wild herbs to be found in the crops, which is much appreciated by the bees. At the Siethen site, there are extensive stands of black locust (commonly called acacia) and linden, as well as a portion of organically managed cropland as well.

If you have ever been to Ahrensdorf, you will certainly remember the wide avenues of linden trees in this small village and its surrounding areas. So it makes perfect sense that Arno should offer a linden honey, and indeed he does – and it’s a real gem! 

Among connoisseurs, the local linden blossom honey is often considered an insider’s tip, as it has a strong herbal aroma as well as a fine menthol scent.