--- title: "HoneyBee & Co." date: 2026-08-01 published: 2020-10-22 author: "alexander" featured_image: "https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/British-Soft-Set-Honey-edited_4-2.jpg" --- # HoneyBee & Co. ## HoneyBee & Co. Raw · Single-Origin · Traceable ## Raw Honey, Six Generations in the Making Single-origin honey from our family’s Transylvanian apiaries and a SALSA-certified British supplier. Never blended. Never heated above hive temperature. Free UK delivery on three jars or more. Raw & Unpasteurised Free UK Delivery on 3+ Jars NHS & Blue Light Discount [Shop Raw Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/shop/) [Subscribe & Save 20%](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) ![The HoneyBee and Co. raw honey collection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8138-1-scaled.webp "HoneyBee & Co. 1") 4.9★Google Rating, 55 Reviews 6+Generations of Beekeeping 3×Vogue Summer 2024 Hot List 15%NHS Discount, Lifetime SALSACertified British Supplier What is raw honey? Honey extracted directly from the hive without heating or filtering. It retains the natural enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that pasteurisation destroys. Every HoneyBee & Co. jar is cold-extracted and never heated above 40°C, the temperature of a working hive. [What that means for your health →](https://honeybeeandco.uk/myths-and-misconceptions-about-raw-honey/) ★★★★★ ## 4.9 Stars. 55 Reviews. Every One Verified. Based on verified Google Reviews from real HoneyBee & Co. customers. ★★★★★ “The honey tastes authentic and old world of natural honey. I bought it on subscription and I am looking forward to receiving this beautiful honey every month.” Chikako Verified Google Review · Acacia Honey Subscriber ★★★★★ “Honey without any additives, the way the bees made it. Lovely clean taste.” Chris M. Verified Google Review ★★★★★ “The best honey I have ever tried. Excellent quality, excellent service. I will buy again. Thank you very much indeed.” Tat Tvam A. Verified Google Review [Read All Reviews](https://honeybeeandco.uk/reviews/) [See on Google](https://g.page/r/honeybeeandco/review)Our Honey Collection ## Six Single-Origin Raw Honeys Every jar of honey we sell is raw, unfiltered, and traceable to one named region. From the wild Yorkshire Moors to the ancient Acacia forests of Transylvania, each variety carries the character of its landscape. European![Raw Acacia honey 280g jar from Transylvania, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/acacia-honey-600x749-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 2") Transylvania · Romania ### Acacia Honey Pale gold, crystal clear, with a mild and delicate sweetness. Slow to crystallise, staying clear longer than almost any other variety. £10.99or £8.79/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Acacia](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/) British![Raw British Heather honey 280g jar from the Yorkshire Moors, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/heather-honey-600x750-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 3") Yorkshire Moors · United Kingdom ### Heather Honey Rich, dark amber with a distinctive floral intensity. A true taste of the British moorland and our most rare honey. £12.99or £10.39/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Heather](https://honeybeeandco.uk/heather-honey/) British![Raw British Wildflower honey 280g jar, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wildflower-honey.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 4") Midlands · United Kingdom ### Wildflower Honey Golden amber with a complex, multi-floral flavour that shifts gently with each season’s bloom. £10.99or £8.79/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Wildflower](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wildflower-honey/) British![Soft Set British honey 280g jar, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/soft-set-honey-600x751-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 5") Midlands · United Kingdom ### Soft Set Honey Smooth, creamy, and spreadable. Made through a controlled crystallisation process, no heat applied. £10.99or £8.79/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Soft Set](https://honeybeeandco.uk/soft-set-honey/) European![Raw Linden honey 280g jar from Transylvania, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/linden-honey-600x750-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 6") Transylvania · Romania ### Linden Honey Light golden with a fresh, woody-minty character. A Transylvanian staple with a long folk tradition. £10.99or £8.79/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Linden](https://honeybeeandco.uk/linden-honey/) European![Raw Sunflower honey 280g jar from Transylvania, HoneyBee and Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sunflower-honey.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 7") Transylvania · Romania ### Sunflower Honey Bright golden with a warm, buttery sweetness. Sets firm and is loved for cooking and baking. £10.99or £8.79/mo, subscribe and save 20% [Shop Sunflower](https://honeybeeandco.uk/sunflower-honey/) [View All Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/shop/) [Honey Subscription · Save 20%](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/)Subscribe & Save ## Never Run Out of Raw Honey. Save 20% on Every Delivery. Choose your honey, set your delivery frequency, and save 20% on every order automatically. Free UK delivery on orders of 3 or more jars. Subscribers also receive early access to seasonal and limited harvests. Cancel, pause, or change at any time. - Save 20% on every delivery - Choose your honey variety and delivery frequency - Free UK delivery on orders of 3 or more jars - Cancel or pause any time, no strings attached - Early access to seasonal and limited harvests [Start Your Honey Subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) 20% off every jar, every delivery From £8.79 per jar. Every month, every two months, or every three months. [Start Subscribing](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/)Honey Gift Sets · Free UK Delivery ## Built for a Purpose. Gifted with Intention. Three raw honeys chosen for a specific use: the cheese board, the curious newcomer, or the collector who wants them all. Each set ships free. ![The Full Collection six jar raw honey gift set](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/acacia-honey-600x749-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 8")### The Full Collection All 6 Honeys, 6 × 280g Every honey we make in one box. Over 1.6kg of raw honey. £64.54£67.94Save 5% [Shop Now](https://honeybeeandco.uk/full-collection/) ![Cheese Board honey selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/heather-honey-600x750-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 9")### Cheese Board Selection Acacia + Heather + Soft Set Three honeys curated for cheese pairing. £33.22£34.97Save 5% [Shop Now](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/) ![Discovery Trio raw honey gift set](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wildflower-honey.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 10")### Discovery Trio Acacia + Wildflower + Heather Our three most popular honeys. £33.22£34.97Save 5% [Shop Now](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) [View All Honey Gift Sets](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-gift-sets/)Free Interactive Tools ## Explore the World of Honey and *Bees* We built a set of free tools on peer-reviewed scientific data, part of the most comprehensive bee and pollination resource published by any honey brand. Start at the Bee Hub, then dive into the interactive tools. [The Bee Hub ## Bees: A Complete Global Guide Our central hub for everything bees: species, biology, distribution, and conservation. The umbrella for the World Bee Atlas, the UK Bee Distribution Map, and Your Plate Without Bees, backed by verified scientific sources. Enter the Bee Hub ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bees/) [ Interactive Atlas · 70 Countries ### World Bee Atlas Native bee species, population data, and conservation status across 70 countries. The most comprehensive free bee atlas online. Explore the atlas → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/world-bee-atlas/) [ Interactive Tool · 30 Countries ### Your Plate Without Bees Iconic dishes from 30 countries mapped against pollinator dependency data. Remove the bees and see what vanishes from the table. See your country → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/plate-without-bees/) [ Interactive Map · United Kingdom ### UK Bee Distribution Map Where Britain’s bee species are found, region by region, drawn from museum and survey records dating back to the 1800s. Explore the UK map → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/uk-bee-distribution/)The Real Honey Question ## Most Honey on UK Shelves Is Not What You Think In March 2023, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre tested 320 batches of honey arriving at EU borders. Forty-six percent were flagged as suspected of being adulterated with sugar syrups. Here is the difference between what we sell and what most large brands sell. ### Mass-Market Honey - Blended from multiple countries, with a typical label reading “a blend of EU and non-EU honeys” - Pasteurised at 70°C or higher, which destroys natural enzymes - Ultra-filtered to remove pollen, which removes traceability - Engineered to stay liquid forever, a sign of processing, not quality - Imported honey averages €2.32 per kg in the EU, while sugar syrups cost as little as €0.40 per kg, a significant adulteration incentive - 74% of suspicious consignments tested by the EU originated from China, and 93% of samples from Turkey were flagged - Single-origin, single floral source. Acacia from Transylvania. Heather from the Yorkshire Moors - Cold-extracted. Never heated above hive temperature, around 40°C - Pollen and natural enzymes preserved intact - Crystallises naturally over time, a reliable sign of authenticity - Six generations of beekeeping heritage in the Nistor family of Transylvania - Our British honey supplier holds SALSA Certification, Safe and Local Supplier Approval 46% Of honey samples tested by the EU at member state borders in 2023 were suspected to be adulterated with sugar syrups, the highest rate ever recorded. Source: [European Commission Joint Research Centre, “From the Hives” report, March 2023](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/food-fraud-how-genuine-your-honey-2023-03-23_en). The EU has since updated its Honey Directive to require mandatory origin labelling on every jar. [Shop Traceable Raw Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/shop/)Education ## What Is Raw Honey, and Why Does It Matter? 01### Natural Sugars & Enzymes Raw honey is mostly fructose and glucose, plus active enzymes the bees produce inside the hive. When honey is heated above 40°C, those enzymes are permanently destroyed. We never pasteurise. 02### Pollen & Antioxidants Every jar of raw honey retains natural pollen grains and antioxidants from the flowers the colony visited. These compounds give each honey its distinct flavour. They are absent in pasteurised honey. 03### Water Content & Purity Our Acacia honey has a naturally low water content of 15 to 19%, which prevents fermentation. Many mass-produced honeys contain far more water, often a sign of over-dilution or harvesting too early. 04### Health Properties Honey has been valued for thousands of years and features in folk medicine across cultures. Its natural antimicrobial properties come from enzymes that remain active only in raw, unheated honey. Not all honey is the same. The colony’s health, the flowers it forages, the beekeeper’s harvesting methods, and whether the honey has been heated or filtered all determine what ends up in your jar. At HoneyBee & Co., every batch is fully traceable from hive to home. Read more about [the most common myths about raw honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/myths-and-misconceptions-about-raw-honey/) or learn [why raw honey is good for you](https://honeybeeandco.uk/is-honey-good-for-you-discover-the-health-benefits/). Our Heritage ## Six Generations of Beekeeping in Transylvania HoneyBee & Co. was born from a family legacy spanning more than six generations in the Acacia forests of Transylvania, Romania. Founder Dragos Nistor, a Guest Lecturer in entrepreneurship at the University of Greenwich, grew up watching his father Nistor Fanel and grandfather Nistor Grigore tend the family hives in the Carpathian Mountains. They taught him that exceptional honey is never rushed, never heated, and never compromised. “Three consecutive Vogue Summer Hot List features for a jar of honey from a Transylvanian family apiary. That is what six generations of refusing to compromise on quality looks like.” Dragos Nistor, Founder Today, those same family hives in Transylvania produce our Acacia, Sunflower, and Linden honeys. Our British range, Heather, Wildflower, and Soft Set, is hand-harvested in small batches each season from the Yorkshire Moors and the rolling Midlands by our SALSA-certified British supplier. This approach is why our honey was [featured in Vogue’s Summer Hot List across three consecutive editions](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honeybee-co-from-transylvanian-apiaries-to-three-consecutive-vogue-features/) in summer 2024. [Read Our Full Story](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/) ![Three generations of the Nistor beekeeping family: Fanel, Grigore, and Dragos Nistor](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nistor-Fanel-Nistor-Grigore-and-Nistor-Dragos.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 11") Good to Know ## Your Honey Has Changed Texture. That Is a Good Sign. Crystallisation is not a flaw. It is one of the most reliable signs that your honey is raw, pure, and unprocessed. Supermarket honey is typically heated and ultra-filtered to prevent it from ever setting, a process that strips away the very compounds that make raw honey valuable. Our honey is never heated above natural hive temperatures, which means the glucose naturally present in the nectar will, over time, form crystals. This is chemistry, not contamination. For more, read our guide to [the most common myths about raw honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/myths-and-misconceptions-about-raw-honey/). ### Heather Honey Texture: Firm and thixotropicNaturally the firmest in our range. Behaves like a soft gel in the jar and becomes more fluid when stirred. Spread on warm toast or stir into porridge where the warmth loosens it beautifully. ### Soft Set Honey Texture: Smooth and spreadableIntentionally crystallised through a controlled process that produces an ultra-fine, creamy consistency. The artisan alternative to butter, with a velvety spread every time. ### Wildflower Honey Texture: Liquid, will crystallise over timeNaturally runny when fresh. Over weeks or months it will set into a coarser crystalline texture. Both forms are normal. The flavour is unchanged. ### Acacia Honey Texture: Slow to crystalliseAcacia has the highest fructose-to-glucose ratio of any variety we stock, which is why it remains beautifully clear and liquid longer than almost any other raw honey. ### Sunflower Honey Texture: Crystallises quicklyHigh glucose content means it crystallises within weeks of jarring. The result is a firm, pale yellow set with a mild, clean flavour. Ideal for spreading and baking. ### Linden Honey Texture: Medium setSets to a soft, medium-textured crystal that is easy to spoon and mild on the palate. Lovely stirred into warm tea or drizzled over mild cheeses. Tip **How to make your honey liquid again:** Place the closed jar in a bowl of warm water, no hotter than 40°C, for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring gently once or twice. Never microwave. Never boil. Heat above 40°C destroys the enzymes and antioxidants that make raw honey special. Varieties ## Explore the Different Types of Raw Honey Our collection spans the full spectrum of raw honey, from the lightest and most delicate varieties to bold, complex honeys with deep character. Find the type that suits your taste. Acacia British Wildflower British Heather Soft Set Linden Sunflower ![Raw Acacia honey jar from Transylvania](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/acacia-honey-600x749-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 12")### Acacia Honey Our Acacia honey is produced in the pristine Acacia forests of Transylvania, Romania, the same landscapes where founder Dragos Nistor grew up watching his family tend their hives. Crystal clear with a naturally mild, delicate flavour, it has one of the lowest sucrose contents of any honey variety and is slow to crystallise, staying clear longer than almost any other type. [Shop Acacia Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/) ![Raw British Wildflower honey jar](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wildflower-honey.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 13")### British Wildflower Honey Harvested from the rolling Midlands by independent beekeepers we have worked with for years. The bees visit a diverse mix of seasonal wildflowers including clover, meadowsweet, and cornflower. The result is a honey whose flavour shifts gently with every harvest, reflecting the true biodiversity of the colony’s landscape. [Shop Wildflower Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wildflower-honey/) ![Raw British Heather honey jar from the Yorkshire Moors](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/heather-honey-600x750-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 14")### British Heather Honey Hand-harvested from the wild Yorkshire Moors each autumn, our Heather honey is one of Britain’s most prized and rarest varieties. Naturally unpasteurised and cold-filtered to preserve its pollen content, it has a distinctive earthy, smoky character quite unlike any other honey. Dark amber in colour, thixotropic in texture. [Shop Heather Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/heather-honey/) ![Soft Set British honey jar](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/soft-set-honey-600x751-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 15")### Soft Set Honey Made through a carefully controlled crystallisation process. The honey is seeded with fine crystals and held at low temperatures until it sets into a smooth, spreadable consistency. No heat is applied at any stage, so every spoonful retains its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and full nutritional profile. [Shop Soft Set Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/soft-set-honey/) ![Raw Linden honey jar from Transylvania](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/linden-honey-600x750-1.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 16")### Linden Honey From our family apiaries in Transylvania. A distinctive fresh flavour with delicate minty notes and a pale golden colour. Linden has a long folk tradition and may be of interest to those seeking a naturally soothing honey variety. [Shop Linden Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/linden-honey/) ![Raw Sunflower honey jar from Transylvania](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sunflower-honey.avif "HoneyBee & Co. 17")### Sunflower Honey Warm golden in colour with a mild, clean sweetness. Crystallises naturally and quickly, one of the most reliable signs of authenticity in honey. The crystalline texture makes it ideal for spreading, baking, and cooking. A wholesome everyday honey. [Shop Sunflower Honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/sunflower-honey/) ![HoneyBee and Co. raw honey collection, natural honey for health and everyday cooking](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8138-1-1024x768.webp "HoneyBee & Co. 18")Wellness ## The Health Benefits of Raw Honey ### Natural Energy and Nutrition Raw honey provides a natural source of energy through its fructose and glucose content, along with trace vitamins and minerals that refined sugar entirely lacks. It contains small amounts of amino acids, organic acids, and antioxidant compounds that contribute to its broader nutritional profile. ### Supporting Your Immune System Raw honey is naturally rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, bioactive compounds that may help support the body’s natural defences. The enzyme glucose oxidase, present only in raw, unheated honey, produces hydrogen peroxide upon contact with moisture, which is why honey has featured in folk medicine and traditional wound care across human history. ### Soothing Coughs and Supporting Digestion Honey is increasingly recognised as a natural option that may help soothe throat irritation and ease occasional coughs. It also acts as a prebiotic, meaning it may benefit gut health by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria. For a traditional remedy that combines two of the oldest natural soothers, see our guide to the [health benefits of ginger and honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/ginger-and-honey-health-benefits-and-easy-recipes/). ### Honey in a Balanced Diet Used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks, honey fits naturally into a balanced, health-conscious diet when consumed in moderate amounts. For a closer look at how raw honey compares with industrial sweeteners, read [syrups, sweeteners, and raw honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/syrups-sweeteners-raw-honey/). [Read: Is Honey Good for You?](https://honeybeeandco.uk/is-honey-good-for-you-discover-the-health-benefits/)Recognition ## Vogue. SALSA. NHS. Three Times and Counting. ![Vogue June 2024 cover, HoneyBee and Co. honey featured in the Vogue Summer Hot List](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Vogue-June-2024-cover-221x300.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 19")### Three Vogue Summer Hot List Features HoneyBee & Co. has earned three consecutive Vogue Summer Hot List features across summer 2024, recognised for our commitment to crafting exceptional, sustainable raw honey, our quality, ethical sourcing, and beautiful packaging. [Read the Full Story](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honeybee-co-from-transylvanian-apiaries-to-three-consecutive-vogue-features/) ![SALSA Approved food safety certification held by our British honey supplier](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SALSA-Approved-Purple-1200-1024x1024.jpg-1-300x300.webp "HoneyBee & Co. 20") **SALSA Certified**Robust food safety certification held by our British supplier ![London Pulse Netball Team logo, HoneyBee and Co. official honey partner](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/LONDON-PULSE-LOGO.jpeg "HoneyBee & Co. 21") **London Pulse Netball Team**Official honey partner of the London Pulse NHSBLUE LIGHT **NHS & Blue Light Card Discount**15% lifetime discount for all NHS and Blue Light Card holders. [Learn more](https://honeybeeandco.uk/partnerships/nhs/) ★SME **SME Greater London Enterprise Awards**Most Eco-Friendly Honey Company 2024, London Process ## From Hive to Your Door: How Our Honey Is Harvested 1### The Hive Our bees forage across wildflower meadows and ancient Acacia forests, from the Yorkshire Moors in Britain to the pristine valleys of Transylvania. Each hive is managed by a beekeeper who puts the wellbeing of the colony first. 2### The Harvest Honey is extracted using cold-filtering methods that preserve the natural pollen, enzymes, and antioxidants. We never heat above 40°C and never pasteurise. What comes out of the hive goes into your jar. 3### Quality & Testing Every batch is checked for water content, purity, and the absence of adulteration before leaving the apiary. Our Acacia honey is tested to a moisture content of 15 to 19%. Our British supplier holds SALSA certification. 4### Delivered to You Your honey is packed in glass jars using eco-conscious materials, dispatched from the UK in 2 to 5 working days. Free UK delivery on three jars or more. The Hive ## Recipes, Bees, and the Science of *Honey* Our journal of honey knowledge: tested recipes, honest buying guides, the science of what is really in your jar, and the world of the bees behind it. Explore the three main branches, or browse everything in The Hive. [ Branch ### Recipes Flapjacks, glazes, bakes and drizzles. One master method, many ways, every one built around raw honey. Browse recipes → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/recipes/) [ Branch ### Honey Guide How to buy honey with confidence: reading a label, spotting a fake, and what “raw” and “single-origin” really mean. Read the guides → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-guide/) [ Branch ### Health & Wellness The evidence, hedged honestly: what raw honey can and cannot do, from sore throats to a balanced diet. Explore wellness → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/health/) Honey Recipes [ ![Raw honey flapjacks baked with wildflower honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_67497380-scaled-1024x683.jpeg "HoneyBee & Co. 22") Baking#### Raw Honey Flapjacks: Five Ways One master method, five distinct flapjacks. Classic Acacia, orange and sunflower seed, Heather oat, and more.Read recipe → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/raw-honey-flapjacks-5-ultimate-delicious-recipes/) [ ![Honey and soy chicken wings glazed with raw Acacia honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8138-1-1024x768.webp "HoneyBee & Co. 23") BBQ & Grill#### Honey and Soy Chicken Wings A sticky, caramelised glaze with raw Acacia honey and soy sauce. The best BBQ honey recipe in our collection.Read recipe → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-and-soy-chicken-wings-spring-summer-bbq-series/) [ ![Honey-drizzled apple puffs with cinnamon and raw honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9498-1024x768.jpeg "HoneyBee & Co. 24") Dessert#### Honey-Drizzled Apple Puffs Cinnamon-spiced pastry puffs finished with a generous drizzle of raw honey. Ready in just over an hour.Read recipe → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-drizzled-apple-puffs/) [ ![Acacia honey paired with blue cheese on a wooden board](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AdobeStock_296412473-1024x683.jpeg "HoneyBee & Co. 25") Pairings#### Acacia Honey and Blue Cheese The contrast that makes both ingredients taste better. A guide to one of the great honey pairings.Read more → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey-and-blue-cheese-pairings/) [View all honey recipes →](https://honeybeeandco.uk/recipes/) Latest from The Hive [ ![Raw honey collection, is honey good for you](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/df25b652-51c6-4f7e-ace1-bd163e621c78.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 26") Health & Wellness#### Is Honey Good For You? The Evidence Reviewed Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/is-honey-good-for-you-discover-the-health-benefits/) [ ![How flowers feed bees and become distinctive honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/honeybee-collecting-nectar-lavender-flower-closeup.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 27") Bees#### How Flowers Feed Bees and Become Distinctive Honey Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/flower-nectar-bees-honey/) [ ![Common myths about raw honey debunked](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_0156.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 28") Honey Guide#### Common Myths About Raw Honey, Debunked Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/myths-and-misconceptions-about-raw-honey/) [ ![The economics of beekeeping, global markets and rural livelihoods](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/beehive2-1024x780.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 29") Sustainability#### The Economics of Beekeeping: Global Markets and Rural Livelihoods Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/the-economics-of-beekeeping-global-markets-pricing-and-rural-livelihoods/) [ ![Honey and cinnamon, an ancient combination](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-charlotte-may-5946744-scaled-683x1024.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 30") Health & Wellness#### Honey and Cinnamon: An Ancient Combination Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-and-cinnamon/) [ ![Ginger and honey, health benefits and easy recipes](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EB04C585-C1D0-4F32-8FE6-2DA8B636209A.jpg "HoneyBee & Co. 31") Health & Wellness#### Ginger and Honey: Health Benefits and Easy Recipes Read the article → ](https://honeybeeandco.uk/ginger-and-honey-health-benefits-and-easy-recipes/) [Visit The Hive](https://honeybeeandco.uk/blog/)Your Questions Answered ## Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Honey Is your honey raw?Yes. Every jar is raw and unpasteurised, cold-extracted and never heated above hive temperature, around 40°C. This preserves the natural enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that make raw honey nutritionally valuable. Is raw honey better than regular honey?Raw honey retains its natural enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants because it is never pasteurised or ultra-filtered. Most supermarket honey is heated above 70°C, which destroys the enzyme glucose oxidase responsible for honey’s natural antimicrobial properties. Raw honey also crystallises naturally, which is a sign of authenticity, not a flaw. What is the best honey in the UK?The best honey in the UK is single-origin, raw, and traceable to a named region. [HoneyBee & Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/) has been featured in three consecutive Vogue Summer Hot List editions in summer 2024, works with a SALSA-certified British supplier, and carries six generations of Transylvanian beekeeping heritage. Our [British Heather honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/heather-honey/) from the Yorkshire Moors and [Acacia honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/) from Transylvania are among the most prized varieties available. How do I know if honey is real?Real honey will eventually crystallise. It has a single, named origin. It costs more than two pounds per jar. Its ingredient list says one word: honey. Vague labels such as “a blend of EU and non-EU honeys” are a warning sign. The European Commission’s 2023 Joint Research Centre report found 46% of honey imports tested at EU borders were suspected of being adulterated. [Read the source report](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/food-fraud-how-genuine-your-honey-2023-03-23_en). How long does raw honey last?Properly stored raw honey has an extraordinary shelf life. Jars of edible honey have been recovered from Egyptian tombs dating back over three thousand years. Store it sealed at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. There is no need to refrigerate. Crystallisation is normal and reversible by warming the jar in a bowl of warm water under 40°C. Why does honey crystallise?Crystallisation is a natural process where the glucose component of honey forms small crystals. It is one of the most reliable signs that honey is raw and unprocessed. Different varieties crystallise at different rates: [Acacia honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/) is the slowest to crystallise because of its high fructose content, while [Sunflower honey](https://honeybeeandco.uk/sunflower-honey/) sets quickly because of its high glucose content. Is your honey British?Our [Wildflower](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wildflower-honey/), [Soft Set](https://honeybeeandco.uk/soft-set-honey/) and [Heather](https://honeybeeandco.uk/heather-honey/) honeys are British, sourced from independent beekeepers in the Yorkshire Moorlands and the Midlands by our SALSA-certified British supplier. Our [Acacia](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/), [Sunflower](https://honeybeeandco.uk/sunflower-honey/) and [Linden](https://honeybeeandco.uk/linden-honey/) honeys come from our family apiaries in Transylvania, Romania, where the Nistor family has kept bees for six generations. Is your honey sustainable?Yes. We work only with beekeepers who place bee welfare above honey yield. We harvest only what the colony can spare. Our packaging is glass. We are the official honey partner of [London Pulse Netball Team](https://honeybeeandco.uk/partnerships/london-pulse-netball/), and we offer a dedicated discount through the [Blue Light Card programme](https://honeybeeandco.uk/partnerships/blue-light-card/) to NHS staff and emergency services workers. Does your honey contain sugar or syrup?No. We never add sugar, glucose syrup, rice syrup, corn syrup, or any other sweetener. Adulteration with cheap syrups is one of the most common forms of food fraud in the global honey trade, but it is something we have never done and never will. All sweetness comes naturally from the nectar the bees collect. How is your honey delivered?We deliver across the UK in glass jars with eco-conscious protective packaging. Standard UK delivery takes 2 to 5 working days. Free UK delivery applies to orders of three jars or more. [Subscription orders](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) also receive 20% off every delivery. Can I get an NHS or Blue Light Card discount?Yes. [NHS staff](https://honeybeeandco.uk/partnerships/nhs/) who register with their NHS email address receive a 15% lifetime discount on every order. [Blue Light Card holders](https://honeybeeandco.uk/partnerships/blue-light-card/), covering NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces, receive a dedicated discount on all HoneyBee & Co. products. These are permanent commitments, not promotional offers. Is raw honey safe?Raw honey is safe for healthy older children and adults when consumed in moderation. It should never be given to babies under twelve months because of the small risk of infant botulism. Raw honey should not be heated above 40°C if you want to preserve its natural enzymes and antimicrobial properties. How much water does your honey contain?Our Acacia honey has an optimal moisture content of 15 to 19%, which prevents fermentation and supports its long shelf life. 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