The Magical Gift of Honey
"Honey is a sweet fluid made by honeybees using the nectar of flowering plants. There are about 320 different varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor and flavor. Honey contains mostly sugar, as well as a mix of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing." -Mayo Clinic
Honey all on its own has so many benefits! Add medicinal herbs in and its even better! Honey is also a natural preserver, so it is a wonderful way to preserve fresh herbs to have available throughout the winter.
Herbal Honey Flights
Build your own flight that will bring many nourishing and healing benefits to you and your loved ones!
Just Bee- Plain Honey- $10 My husband Derek has been mentoring with a beekeeper for the past few years and is part of the Jefferson County Beekeeper Association. All the honey I use is sourced locally- we actually know the beekeepers it came from!
Bee Peaceful- Lavender & Citrus Peel Infused Honey- $14 Lavender is calming in low doses (a little goes a long way!) Citrus peel stimulates gastric secretions. This is a great blend to calm nervous tension showing up in the stomach and digestive tract, or to simply relax any time of the day. I harvest this lavender from our garden in Lakewood.
Bee Connected- Marigold Infused Honey- $14 Marigold is said to be the only flower that Spirit can smell from the other side. Calls in our ancestors, spirit guides, angels and even the spirits of unborn babies. Use this honey to connect more deeply energetically and support spiritual healing. I harvested these Marigold blossoms from our garden in Lakewood.
Bee Warm- Chai Spiced Honey- $16 Including cinnamon, ground ginger, ground clove, allspice, cardomom & star anise. This blend is sure to warm your bones on cold winter days! This is my husband Derek's special blend.
Bee Love- Rose Petal Infused Honey- $15 Rose petals have so many amazing benefits- too many to list here!! Great reliever of cold and flu symptoms, sore throats, runny nose and blocked chest. Strengthens the heart and spirit, lifting feelings of sadness and depression. These Rose Petals came form Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon.
Bee Wild- Monarda (Bee Balm) Infused Honey- $18 Monarda is a diaphoretic (meaning it makes you sweat) & is an antiseptic pain reliever. Use this one when you're feeling sick and achy, great for sore throats and fighting infections. Also known as Wild Oregano, it has a spicy oregano flavor! My husband Derek and I wild harvested these Monarda blossoms on Green Mountain in Lakewood.
To Use: Simply add a spoonful of honey to warm water or your favorite cup of tea or coffee and enjoy! The Chai Spiced Honey is also delicious as a spread on toast or a decadent addition to your favorite recipes.
*Make sure the herbs stay covered with honey in order to keep them preserved. Just add more honey to the jar if it starts to get low!
*For larger sizes of honey (plain and chai spiced) please contact Derek Burns at 303)435-6339