Italy is famous for her food and there are lots and lots of things, endless things to taste and try when you travel around the country. However, if you have found a vacation rental in Abruzzo and end up in the Teramo area, make sure to make a point of trying the province's famous “Millefiori” (or “Wildflower”) honey.
Wildflower honey is produced in various areas, in the hills, mountains and plains of Italy. However, the honey that is produced in the Teramo area is especially famous and acclaimed. With a unique flavour and perfume that is borrowed from the multitude of different kinds of flowers in the areas that it comes from, there are two different kinds: a clear and transparent variety that is more delicate and sweet, with a less intense flavour and a dark or amber coloured variety that has a stronger flavour.
Wildflower honey is produced in various areas, in the hills, mountains and plains of Italy. However, the honey that is produced in the Teramo area is especially famous and acclaimed. With a unique flavour and perfume that is borrowed from the multitude of different kinds of flowers in the areas that it comes from, there are two different kinds: a clear and transparent variety that is more delicate and sweet, with a less intense flavour and a dark or amber coloured variety that has a stronger flavour.
In addition to having unique flavours, this honey also has therapeutic characteristics, as it is full of pollen from different backgrounds and contains an incredible amount of minerals and antioxidants. It is known to be good for children, pregnant women, people recovering from illnesses and the elderly, as it energises, can help combat flu, soothe coughs and lung disease, is a natural antibacterial, stimulates the digestive system, is effective for liver detox, can improve circulation, and can be used externally for nourishing skin and hair and in aiding the healing of burns and wounds. Tasty and good for you...what more could you want?
So, if you find yourself exploring beautiful Abruzzo, make sure to track this honey down in grocery shops and gift stores all over the region and give it a try!
So, if you find yourself exploring beautiful Abruzzo, make sure to track this honey down in grocery shops and gift stores all over the region and give it a try!
