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Best honey, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Thomas Raquel, Scott Tacinelli & Angie Rito, Jerrelle Guy and Priya Krishna. Recommendations come from nymag.com.

Pantry Staples · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Mieli Thun French Honeysuckle Honey

    Chosen by
    “Well-balanced floral and fragrant quality that still allows other ingredients to shine.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
  2. 2

    Dolce Miele Sicilian Oregano Honey

    Chosen by
    “Delicate floral flavor”; perfect with young sheep’s milk cheeses.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗
  3. 3

    Mike’s Hot Honey

    Chosen by
    “The complexity of the honey itself, but with a subtle yet effective kick.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: nymag.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best honey, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Mieli Thun French Honeysuckle Honey, chosen by Thomas Raquel (Le Bernardin pastry chef). “Well-balanced floral and fragrant quality that still allows other ingredients to shine.” Source: nymag.com ↗
What are the other top picks for honey?
No. 2 is Dolce Miele Sicilian Oregano Honey, chosen by Scott Tacinelli & Angie Rito (Don Angie). No. 3 is Mike’s Hot Honey, chosen by Priya Krishna; Jerrelle Guy. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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