Local Appalachian Wildflower Honey
Honey & the Hive's specialty is local, raw (unpasteurized) wildflower honey from local bees and beekeepers. We're proud to carry many different varietals from many locales throughout the Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachians region. Local honey just tastes better, and it's better for you, too!
Each varietal we carry is different from the others, as bees forage 3-5 miles out from their hive. It's an extremely localized snapshot of the flora in the area the hives are! This means that each wildflower honey contains the pollens and nectars of many different plants, which is what makes them taste so complex, deep, and various. Below you can find our tasting notes listed by area and varietal.
Tasting notes of current varietals
- Waynesville 28785 (light) : Light summer wildflower; bright, sunny, sweet, slightly citrusy; blend of summer tree honeys like sourwood and basswood
- Waynesville 28785 (dark) : Dark wildflower; tart, tangy, notes of fig and jam
- Morganton 28655 : Dark wildflower; robust, smoky, slightly tart with notes of molasses
When you place an order, we will ESTIMATE shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHIPPING IS AN ESTIMATE, AND WE MAY CONTACT YOU WITH AN UPDATED PRICE AS WE PROCESS YOUR ORDER. This does not apply to orders being picked up in the store.