Rooftop Honey: The Height of Local Flavor
Elevated above the streets of Saint Petersburg, our bees create a honey that is as unique and vibrant as the city itself.
What is Rooftop Honey?
Rooftop honey is exactly what it sounds like - honey harvested from beehives located on the roofs of buildings. This unique environment provides bees with a diverse, and often surprising, array of forage.
Instead of vast fields of a single crop, our city bees visit thousands of different plants in backyard gardens, city parks, tree-lined streets, and balcony planters. This creates a polyfloral honey with a complex, multi-layered taste, a true taste of Saint Petersburg's biodiversity.
This Season's Rooftop Harvest
Limited Edition: Downtown St. Pete Rooftop Honey
Tasting Notes: Bright floral notes of hibiscus and bougainvillea from vibrant urban gardens, with a rich, caramel finish from the abundant palm tree blossoms that dot our skyline.
Harvested October 2023. This is a very limited run of only 75 jars, each uniquely capturing a moment of St. Pete's urban bloom.
Rooftop Honey vs. Traditional Honey
| Feature | Rooftop Honey | Traditional Honey |
|---|---|---|
| Forage Source | Diverse urban flora (gardens, parks, balconies) | Often monofloral (clover, orange blossom, alfalfa fields) |
| Flavor Profile | Complex, unique, seasonal; reflects city's biodiversity | Consistent, predictable; often single-note |
| Pesticide Exposure | Generally lower (absence of large-scale agricultural spraying) | Can be higher (potential exposure to agricultural pesticides) |
| Local Impact | Directly supports city-level biodiversity and green initiatives | Supports rural agriculture and specific monocultures |
A Cleaner Nectar, A Healthier Hive
City environments can be surprisingly clean for bees. The absence of large-scale agricultural pesticides means our urban foragers often collect purer nectar from a broad spectrum of untouched flora. This dedicated network of diverse plants results in a cleaner, richer honey for you and contributes to a healthier, more resilient life for our bee colonies right here in Saint Petersburg.
Learn more about our natural beekeeping practices