The Honey House Blog

What Do the Different Colors and Flavors of Honey Mean?

That honey bear in your pantry is doing honey a disservice. Real honey ranges from water-white to deep amber, mild to bold, depending entirely on what the bees were working with. Here's what color and flavor actually mean — and a preview of what's coming next.

Is Local Honey Always the Best?

Every farmers market has a table with a hand-lettered “Local Honey” sign. But “local” isn't a regulated term, and the allergy theory behind it doesn't hold up to research. Here's what actually makes honey worth buying — local or not.

Why Our Honey Isn't Labeled "Organic" — And Why That's Actually Fine

You look for the organic label — so why doesn't ours have one? The answer has everything to do with how bees actually work, and why the organic certification system wasn't built with American beekeepers in mind. Here's the real story.

Beekeeping Basics – Beekeeping 101: The Essential Guide to Honey Production

Beekeeping Basics – Beekeeping 101: Understanding the Art and Science Behind Honey Production