So what exactly is honey? By definition it is a thick, sweet liquid made by bees from flower nectar. Contrary to what many people think, a honey's color and flavor does not come from the bee, but from the nectar's source. And the darker the color, the stronger the flavor. Most of the honeys are named for the flower from which they originate with some of the most popular ones being clover, orange blossom, and sage. Other honeys which are mostly available in limited quantities come from these blossoms: alfalfa, buckwheat, dandelion, heather, linden raspberry, spearmint and thyme.