Miód kurpiowski

Miód kurpiowski is a unique kind of honey gathered and produced in the Kurpie region, northeast of Warsaw in Poland. The tradition of beekeeping in the area goes back to the 15th century when the honey was shipped to the royal court, aristocrats and monasteries.

Today, the honey in the region is made according to the strict regulations of traditional production, making sure that it contains all the enzymes and compounds as it did in the past. Due to the diversity of the flora in the region, the trees, plants and herbs give Kurpie honey its delicate, spicy aroma, and acacia, honeydew, linden or mixed-flower flavors.

As evidence of its popularity, a local honey festival called Kurpie Honey Harvest is held every year and attracts thousands of gourmets and tourists. It is great when eaten on its own or with fresh bread, as a sweetener for hot drinks or used in a sweet gingerbread cookie called pierniki - mixed with raisins and almonds.