The pesky growing Roman Republic imposed a whopping tax of 65 tons of beeswax on the Corsicans in In AD 173.
Candle wicks were made from the plinth of harvested reeds and this waxy imposition. Roman official wax seals were also made from this Corsican raw material. This imposed tax shows how important honey production has always been to this craggy country.
The honey has a very characteristic flavour due to the 2800 flower varieties that are only found on this scented island. Napoleon was an outright honey snob. He relished in the experience of spreading this sweet gold onto his bread. He only found Corsican (his native land) honey palatable!
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Awwww... so much more palatable. I like orange honey. Also, I like the honey from China... tasty.
I like honey, but can't tell the difference between kinds.
"He relished in the experience of spreading this sweet gold onto his bread." What a great sentence!! And now I finding myself craving the same... warm bread and sweet honey!!
Fun to learn that Napoleon was a honey snob! I always learn something fun here! And of course you know I love your postcards too!
Honey has always seemed magical to me... and honey combs are incredible and beautiful. The natural honey that farmers sell around here is, of course, made from all the wild flowers that grow locally and helps the hay fever and allergies of those who eat it!
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