Yamada Bee Farm Satoyama Renge Honey

Satoyama Renge Honey (里山のれんげ蜂蜜) is Japanese renge honey, from Chinese milk vetch, in the Satoyama series of Yamada Bee Farm (山田養蜂場). The producer writes that domestic renge honey has become rare as its nectar sources have declined. It is valued for a gentle, refined sweetness, a pleasant smoothness in the mouth and a mellow flavour. The ingredient line reads honey (Japan), and the maker is Yamada Bee Farm head office. The best-before date is 2 years from production. The honey is sold in 100 g and 200 g glass jars, and there is also a 300 g plastic container. The label shows a large 里山 character and a drawing of the renge flower.

Why this matters to you: Japanese renge honey is getting harder to find, so this jar is a simple way to taste a classic Japanese spring honey with a stated origin.