May. These river valleys are the only places in the world where tupelo honey is produced commercially. Tupelo honey is a light golden amber color with a greenish cast. The flavor is delicate and distinctive.
Tupelo honey is more expensive than most honeys because it costs more to produce.
To gain access to the river location near the tupelo trees requires expensive labor and equipment. In order to ensure the honey is pure tupelo, the bee colonies must be stripped of all stored honey just as the white tupelo bloom begins. Then, the new crop must be removed before it can be mixed by the honey bees with additional honey sources. Approximately 200 million pounds of honey are produced each year in the United States and there are over 300 types of honey produced. In general, lighter colored honeys are milder in flavor while darker colored honeys are more bold.