Bees produce honey from the nectar of blooming plants, but the nectar of one flower will be different from that of another. In order to produce honeys from a particular type of blossom, beekeepers must painstakingly move their hives around throughout the growing season to ensure that their bees are only drinking the nectar of certain blooming plants. The result is distinctive honey that has the aroma, taste, texture and color reflective of a particular species of flower.

Katz and Company's honeys are gathered directly from the hive. Because they are not pasteurized, they maintain the pure flavor and health benefits that are often lost in commercial honeys, which are typically heated to eliminate crystallization.

Katz and Company describes the Black Button sage plant as "one of those miracles of nature" for the beautiful honey its nectar produces -- rich with almost chocolatey flavors and an herbaceous quality. The plant grows in the lower foothills of the California coastal mountain ranges, and the complex flavor of the honey makes it a perfect pair for anything from cheese to fruit.