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HoneyBee & co
Based on 46 reviews
Sarah F.
Honey was bought as a thank you present. It arrived beautifully packaged. And the customer service is brilliant
Ofure O.
The honey is delicious! It was well packaged and delivered promptly.
Response from the owner:Dear Ofure, Thank you very much for the kind words and we are glad you enjoy the honey! 🍯 Kindest of regards HoneyBee & Co. Team
Walter L.
HoneyBee & Co's Wildflower Honey is pure perfection! Rich, floral flavor, eco-friendly packaging, and stellar customer service make it a game-changer. Versatile, sustainable, and absolutely delicious!
Mike J.
First time I have bought from HoneyBee & Co as my usual suppliers online shop is unavailable. I ordered the three pack of Wild Flower jars, which arrived well packed by Royal Mail. The jars were well presented being wrapped individually. I did have a concern over crystallization but Dragos replied promptly to my email and solved my concern. The honey is very nice and not too strong. I have already recommended it to a friend.
Kostadin I.
Супер мед! Определено си заслужава! Това което ми харесва най-много е че фирмата е изцяло екологична! 🙌🏻💛
Response from the owner:Dear Customer, We appreciate your feedback and we are very happy to hear you enjoy our honeys! Kindest regards HoneyBee & Co team
Mihaela M.
Great value! 😊 I really enjoy the taste, especially the softness of the acacia honey. The packaging is cute, and the free delivery option is convenient when buying 3 or more jars.
Response from the owner:Dear Mihaela, Thank you very much for the lovely Feedback! 🙏 Kindest regards HoneyBee & Co team
David Gray T.
This has to be the best honey ever. I can’t believe I was that rubbish from the supermarket now I’ve tasted this. Yes it’s a tad on the expensive side but it’s pure genuine real McCoy stuff, full of all the right ingredients for your body and mind. Tried it on toast and Omfg it’s delicious.
Response from the owner:Dear David, Thank you very much for the wonderful review and for your continuous support of our business! We wish you great holiday celebrations! Kindest of regards HoneyBee & co team!
fiona
Mmmm this honey makes you hum like a bee 😋 you have got to try it. Beautifully wrapped and arrived within a few days. Simple and clear website, a pleasure to explore. 🩷
Response from the owner:Dear Fiona, Thank you very much for this review and you continuous support of our business! Wish you lovely Holiday Celebrations ahead! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co Team
Emmanuel T.
Fast delivery and beautiful packaging of the honey pots. The semi set honey taste absolutely wonderful. Great honey. Thanks for the hard work that has gone into it 😍😍
Response from the owner:Dear Emmanuel, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are very happy to hear you love our honey! 🍯 Thank you for your support! Kindest of regards Honeybee & co team!
luke P.
Really enjoying this! Really nice taste and texture.
Response from the owner:Dear Luke, Thank you very much for this lovely review and for your support! Kindest regards Honeybee & co team
Matthew S.
Really enjoying this honey from Honey Bee - great that it's so natural - I got 3 jars (free delivery) and love it!
Response from the owner:Dear Matthew, Thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Shannon
Really nice tasting honey. Always open to trying local honey to help with allergies. The packaging is also very sweet!
Response from the owner:Dear Shannon, Thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Charlie S.
A lovely honey, much better than the stuff you get in supermarkets
Response from the owner:Dear Charlie, Thank you for this wonderful feedback. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
ronja K.
Amazing brand!! You can actually taste the flowers this honey is made of. It offers so much incredible variety in taste that you never go back to any honey you find in the supermarket. Definitely a game changer!
Response from the owner:Dear Ronja, Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback! We hope to not disappoint with our new types of honeys! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Danielle S.
Enjoying this brand! The honey taste is natural, definitely doesn't compare against the majority of store brands that taste like corn syrup. I prefer to support a company that cares about the bee population and educates customers. Plus the packaging is cute
Response from the owner:Dear Danielle, thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Ángeles Cardero P.
The honey is exquisite and the customer service is great. They are very close and solve all your doubts quickly. Thanks.
Response from the owner:Dear Ángeles, thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Charlotte D.
Second time ordering this honey, it’s now a necessity in my kitchen. Always delicious and no added nonsense! Definitely recommended
Response from the owner:Dear Charlotte, thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Rose C.
Amazing service, quick delivery, gorgeous packaging, and delicious taste!! Couldn’t recommend enough
Response from the owner:Dear Rose, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our company, we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our products and customer service. We will continue to strive to provide the best possible experience for our customers. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
GEORGETA CLAUDIA M.
Il miele ha un sapore particolare, molto profumato, veramente buono! Da provare con i formaggi stagionati o nella preparazione del tiramisù. In cucina come sostituto dello zucchero e molto versatile. Grazie HoneyBee & co!
Response from the owner:Grazie mille per aver dedicato del tempo per recensire il nostro prodotto e per avergli assegnato una valutazione di 5 stelle! Siamo lieti che il nostro miele ti sia piaciuto. Lavoriamo sodo per garantire che il nostro miele sia di altissima qualità e siamo felici di vedere che ha soddisfatto le tue aspettative. Se hai dei commenti o delle suggestioni, non esitare a contattarci. Valutiamo molto il tuo contributo e saremmo felici di sentirti. Grazie ancora per aver scelto HoneyBee & co!
Andreas O.
This honey is the good stuff, fragrant and delicious! The packaging looks really nice too, perfect to display in your kitchen 😄. Love it!
Response from the owner:Dear Andreas, We really appreciate the review and we are very happy you like our honey! Thank you! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Soutie I.
I received the honey today 21/5/22 . The honey is absolutely delicious
and I strongly recommend it. I will certainly be purchasing it again.
Response from the owner:Dear Soutie, Thank you very much for the review! We are very happy to hear you enjoy our honey 🍯! Please let us know if you have any additional feedback as we are eager to improve our product. Kindest of regards Dragos Ceo at HoneyBee & co
Еvgeniy B.
Honey is very delicious and tastes great! Smooth delivery.
Response from the owner:Dear Evgeniy, We really appreciate the review! Thank you! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
Iro P.
Sabor intenso! Difícil encontrar miel de tan buena calidad!
Response from the owner:Dear Iro, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Simone F.
I keep buying it. Perfect as always.
Response from the owner:Dear Simone, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Emily L.
Absolutely love this product! It tastes amazing and I consume it on a daily basis! Would definitely recommend and order more!
Response from the owner:Dear Emily, Thank you very much for the review! We are very happy that you like our honey! 🥰 Kindest of regards HoneyBee & co team
Heather U.
Beautiful tasting honey. Very pleased.
Response from the owner:Dear Heather, We really appreciate the review! Thank you! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co team
ollied10
Excellent customer service and a fine honey!
Response from the owner:Dear Ollied, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Massimo P.
Nice honey. Good service. I use it for breakfast with milk and bread!
Response from the owner:Dear Massimo, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
LynxiJane
Amazing products. Great customer service. Great quality and beautiful packaging (all recyclable!). Definitely coming back.
Response from the owner:Dear LynxiJane, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Stelian
I know that honey is very healthy and I use it in tea, coffee and a bit in dry red wine. I have had it for long time especially acacia honey wich is very good for kipping lungs healthy.
I was impressed when I saw it's a romanian product, as I am from Romania.
Good to boost my immunity.
Thank you very much.
Stelian
Response from the owner:Dear Stelian, Thank you very much for this lovely review! Indeed our main product is produced in the Satu Mare region in Romania where my family is based! We are now introducing sunflower, linden and lavender honey from the same region. We are slowly developing partnerships with other small beekeepers from the UK and Europe and we aim to help them develop their beekeeping activities while increasing the selections of honeys we offer. We truly appreciate your review and we are very thankful for your purchase! Kindest of regards Dragos Ceo at HoneyBee & co
Dimitar I.
Amazing taste delivered in a very nice packaging. I would love to see some gift boxes! 🙂
Response from the owner:Dear Dimitar, Thank you very much for the review! We are happy to hear you like our packaging and our honey. We will consider your advice regarding gift boxes for the future! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Vladimir B.
Great honey! Smooth delivery, and very friendly customer service! Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Dear Vladimir, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Katie R.
Amazing company, gorgeous honey 😍
Response from the owner:Dear Katie, Thank you very much for the review! Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Nicola Sampson C.
Fantastic product, beautifully wrapped with care and attention.
Response from the owner:Dear Nicola, Thank you very much for the review! We are glad to hear that you appreciate our work and product. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
AK K.
Great taste and quality. 👍
Response from the owner:Dear AK, thank you very much for the review! Kind regards HoneyBee & co team
Anastasiya P.
Glad I finally found an amazing quality honey !
Response from the owner:Dear Anastasiya, we really appreciate the review! Thank you!
george M.
very good service thanks
Response from the owner:Dear George, thank you very much for the review!
Aaron T.
The product and service was simply amazing. After trying the honey from HoneyBee & Co, I have a new appreciation for what real honey is about. The sustainable packaging is another plus which makes this product so much more special than what you get at the supermarket. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Dear Aaron, Thank you very much for the review! We are very happy to hear that you love our honey and that you appreciate our efforts towards sustainability. Kindest regards HoneyBee & co
Velena L.
Absolutely love this brand and their honey! The best honey I’ve had in years! Great flavour of a real, natural honey! Also love the eco friendly packaging 💛
Response from the owner:Good morning, thank you for this wonderful feedback. It is great to hear that you love our products. Best, HoneyBee & co
Darrell J.
Amazing honey, delicious and with an incredible aroma. Reordered again - delivery is always so fast too!
Suzanne B.
Best Honey I’ve had in years - seriously good 😀

British Honey Heritage

Discover the Rich Flavours of British Honey

Honey in Britain is as much about place as it is about taste. From wind-brushed heather moors to hedgerow-laced Midlands pastures, bees gather nectar that carries the story of the landscape straight into the jar. Each spoonful reflects soil, weather, plant life and the careful work of beekeepers who read the seasons like old friends.

What makes British honey so distinctive

Britain’s patchwork of habitats gives honey remarkable variety. Acidic peat on the upland moors fosters ling heather with a resinous perfume; rich lowlands and mixed farmland encourage clover, bramble and lime blossom; towns hum with herb-filled gardens and sweet chestnut avenues. All of it matters.

  • Climate shapes flavour: cool nights help retain volatile aroma compounds, while short nectar flows can intensify character.
  • Soil affects plant chemistry: peat and gritstone uplands tend to produce richer, darker honey; chalk and loam often lead to lighter colour and a gentler palate.
  • Seasonal succession builds complexity: apple and hawthorn in spring, clover and bramble in summer, ivy as a late-season lifeline.

British honey also carries a human touch. Beekeepers move hives to follow blossoms, keep careful records of flows, and work with the weather rather than against it. That harmony of place and practice gives British honey its sense of identity.

Meet three classic British honeys

HoneyBee & Co. focuses on varieties that express their regions beautifully. Each has its own personality, and all reward slow tasting.

Heather honey from the Yorkshire Moorlands

Ling heather thrives on upland moors where soils are acidic and summers are short. The result in the jar is a dark amber honey with a glint of red and a texture that is famously thixotropic, almost like a soft jelly. Stirring releases the aroma of warm heather, wood and a touch of resin.

On the palate it is bold and layered. A caramelised depth, hints of cocoa and a faint bitter finish give it a refined savoury edge. It is less sugary than many runny honeys and thrives alongside strong flavours.

Try it:

  • Drizzled over blue cheese or mature Cheddar
  • Brushed on game or lamb during the final minutes of roasting
  • Whisked into a glaze for roast root vegetables
  • Spoon-warmed over oatcakes with a scatter of toasted hazelnuts

Soft set honey

Soft set, sometimes called creamed, is about texture rather than nectar source. Controlled crystallisation yields a smooth, spreadable consistency with a fine grain that sits neatly on toast instead of running off the edges. The flavour is the flavour of its base honey, simply presented on a buttery-soft canvas.

It is a breakfast favourite, but it also shines in baking and patisserie where a plush mouthfeel makes all the difference.

Try it:

  • On warm crumpets or sourdough
  • Swirled through yogurt or porridge
  • As a filling for layer cakes or honey buns
  • Beaten with butter and a pinch of sea salt for a quick honey butter

Midlands wildflower honey

Midlands wildflower honey captures the meadow. Expect a pale to mid-amber colour that varies with season, a bright, floral nose, and a light taste with soft fruit and herb notes. It is pourable, friendly and versatile.

It brings a lift to everyday cooking without taking over.

Try it:

  • Stirred into tea or drizzled on granola
  • In vinaigrettes for leafy salads
  • In sponge cakes or light batters
  • Alongside fresh cheese, berries and toasted nuts

A quick side-by-side

VarietyRegionColourAromaFlavourTextureKitchen ideas
HeatherYorkshire MoorlandsDark amber with red highlightsHeather flowers, wood, resinRobust, caramel-like with a gentle bitter finishThick, jelly-like, needs stirringCheese boards, game glazes, oatcakes, rich desserts
Soft setUK floral sourcesPale gold to light amberMild blossom on a creamy backdropSweet and gentle, depends on base nectarSmooth, spreadable, fine crystalsToast, crumpets, patisserie, honey butter
WildflowerMidlandsPale to mid amberSummer meadow, light fruit, herbsBright and delicate, easy-goingPourable, crystallises smoothly over timeTea, baking, dressings, soft cheeses

How to taste British honey like a pro

A little attention reveals a lot.

  1. Warm the jar slightly in your palms to coax out aromatics.
  2. Smell first. Look for floral, woody, herbal or fruity notes.
  3. Taste a small amount and let it melt across your tongue. Notice sweetness level, acidity, bitterness and any savoury tones.
  4. Pay attention to finish. Heather can linger with cocoa or resin; wildflower often fades to a clean floral echo.
  5. Rinse with cool water and repeat.

Consider a mini flight: start with Midlands wildflower, move to soft set, finish with heather.

From skep to super: the craft behind British honey

Britain’s beekeeping story stretches from straw skeps to meticulous frame hives. Skeps once sat in garden bee boles and were harvested by cutting comb. Modern practice keeps the colony intact with movable frames, careful hygiene and seasonal management.

  • Spring: colonies build up on willow, fruit blossom and early hedgerow flowers. Beekeepers add space to prevent swarming and may split strong hives.
  • Early summer: nectar flows from clover, bramble and lime. Supers fill, frames are uncapped and spun to extract the honey.
  • Late summer: in the north, hives may go to the heather. Heather honey resists spinning and often needs pressing or agitation before bottling.
  • Autumn and winter: ivy sustains bees late in the year. Inspectors and keepers focus on health, stores and protection from the weather.

Care never stops. Monitoring for Varroa mites, renewing queens with good temperament and resilience, and working with local forage plans are part of the modern toolkit.

British beekeepers, challenges and guardianship

The community that produces British honey is both skilled and deeply connected to place. Their challenges are real, which is why every local jar carries significance.

  • Health threats: Varroa mites require regular, informed control. Foulbrood diseases are rare but serious, with inspection and swift action when needed.
  • Habitat pressure: fewer wildflower meadows and tidier verges can mean lean forage. Many beekeepers plant, campaign and partner with farmers to restore nectar-rich margins.
  • Climate swings: late frosts, sudden heat, long wet spells. Flexibility in hive management and a keen eye on stores keep colonies thriving.
  • Invasive predators: sightings of Asian hornet are taken seriously. Rapid reporting and nest removal protect honeybees and other pollinators.

Buying British honey supports this network of craft and care. It funds training, habitat projects and the quiet, everyday stewardship that keeps bees healthy.

Heritage in every spoonful

Honey has deep roots in British life. Mead echoes through Celtic lore, monasteries once relied on beeswax for light, and villages held honey shows to celebrate the harvest. Old traditions survive in gentle ways, including the custom of “telling the bees” about family milestones.

That heritage still hums today. County shows give space to honey classes and observation hives for children. City councils plant for pollinators. The emblem of the worker bee appears in civic art and school badges as a nod to cooperation and industry.

Working with each honey in your kitchen

British honey is a cook’s ally. The key is to match intensity with intensity.

Heather honey

Soft set

  • Breakfasts that benefit from a spreadable sweetness
  • Buttercream, Swiss rolls and macarons
  • Quick sweetening for warm milk or chai

Wildflower honey

  • Light sponge cakes and biscuits
  • Citrus dressings and marinades for chicken or fish
  • Fresh fruit, ricotta or natural yogurt

Two quick recipes:

  • Heather and Stilton oatcakes: spread a thin layer of heather honey on warm oatcakes, crumble over Stilton, add cracked black pepper and thyme.
  • Midlands wildflower vinaigrette: 1 tsp wildflower honey, 1 tsp grain mustard, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, 6 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil, salt and pepper. Shake until glossy.

Buying British honey with confidence

A few simple checks help you pick well and look after your jar.

  • Look for clear floral origin and region on the label. The more specific the better.
  • Crystallisation is natural. If you prefer it runny, stand the jar in a bowl of warm water and stir gently.
  • Avoid high heat if you want to preserve aroma. A gentle warm is enough.
  • Store in a cool, dark cupboard with the lid tight. Do not refrigerate.
  • Choose glass for long-term storage and to protect flavour.

Soft set honey deserves a special note. Its texture depends on fine crystals seeded into the honey, not on added dairy or thickeners. It stays style-consistent at room temperature and remains spreadable even through winter.

Why heather, soft set and wildflower belong together

Think of these three as a complete British honey collection.

  • Heather brings intensity and drama. One spoon changes a dish.
  • Soft set offers comfort and convenience. Breakfast becomes a small luxury.
  • Wildflower brings everyday brightness. It sweetens without shouting.

Serve all three at a tasting: pour wildflower into a little jug, place soft set in a shallow bowl with a small spoon, and set a warm spoon next to the heather jar. Offer plain yogurt, sliced apples, crumbly cheese and oatcakes. Guests will taste the countryside in a single sitting.

Sustainability in practice

Good honey depends on healthy bees. Many British beekeepers take part in projects that make a difference on the ground.

  • Planting nectar corridors with farmers and local councils
  • Leaving verges to flower before mowing
  • Supporting late-season plants like ivy and sedum so colonies carry strong stores into winter
  • Sharing data on pests and disease to improve regional resilience
  • Teaching new beekeepers careful, humane methods

You can help too. Plant lavender, thyme, marjoram, heather, phacelia and native wildflowers. Let a corner of the lawn bloom. Choose hedgerow species when replanting. Small gestures add up across a village or a city block.

A note on authenticity and purity

British honey must be 100 percent honey with no additives. Monofloral claims, like heather, rely on flavour, colour and pollen profile, backed by careful harvesting at the right time. Wildflower and soft set are celebrated for being true to the season and the base nectar. That honesty is part of why local jars taste so alive.

If you are comparing honeys, pay attention to:

  • Aroma complexity rather than raw sweetness
  • Mouthfeel that suits the variety
  • The way flavour evolves from first taste to finish
  • How it behaves in hot tea or on warm toast

Bringing British honey home

Stock three jars and you are set for breakfast, baking and entertaining. Use heather to elevate cheese and roast dinners. Keep soft set by the toaster for quick comfort. Pour wildflower into everyday cooking and dressings. Each is a postcard from its landscape, captured by bees and bottled with care.

And when you twist the lid, pause for a brief moment. Somewhere on a moor, in a garden or along a Midlands hedgerow, the hum that made this jar is still at work.

 

Your Questions Answered

No. HoneyBee & co Honey is Raw Honey. Exactly how bees have made it.

No. Our Acacia Honey is produced in pure and uncontaminated natural areas and our bees are not treated with antibiotics.

Our Acacia Honey contains an Optimal water percentage between 15% and 19%. Cheap supermarket honey can have up to 50% water. This is due to either beekeeper feeding bees water with artificial sugar or they collect the honey to quickly to increase profit margins.

Nectar is a liquid secretion of flowers that bees gather. They then take out much of its water content and after adding several enzymes they produce the golden substance we call honey.

Consuming honey rather than sugar has obvious advantages. The supply to the body of energy in the form of glucose and fructose, simple sugars that do not require any digestive process. Honey also contains Vitamins and other useful enzymes.

Raw Honey is a product with many calories; approximately 320 kcal for 100g. Moderation is the key if one has a particular diet. The positive fact about honey is its sweetness. One teaspoon of honey weighs about 7g and its more than enough to sweeten your favourite cup of tea.

Raw Honey is safe and it provides many health benefits, nevertheless, it should not be cooked raw over 40 degrees. When cooked, honey becomes similar to glue and thus produces toxins. Honey's raw form is the one detaining all its main benefits and properties. By altering its chemical composition by heating or overheating the honey It may completely change its compounds leading to health hazards. Honey also contains bacteria that can harm a young baby’s intestine. To this end avoid giving honey to babies under 12 months old.

Our bees are from the Apis Mellifera from the Apidae family.

Our honey is produced on the European Continent. Our long-term goal is to partner with small beekeepers from all over the UK and Europe providing our customers with quality honey while helping increase the European bee population.

Acacia Honey Stimulates digestion cleans the liver, regulates intestinal transit. Improves heart activity and circulatory system. Helps to restore the body after effort. Stimulates the immune system. The number of red blood cells increases.

Honey is a healthier alternative to sugar, especially for diabetics. It has antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and some types of cancer. It lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol values. Honey is great for healing wounds and burns.
Honey is a great solution for coughs both for children and adults.

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