Tasmania produces some of the most distinctive honeys in the world. Separated from mainland Australia, the island’s cool maritime climate supports native plants found nowhere else. Bees forage across forests, bushland, and open meadows, producing honeys shaped by place, season, and bloom. These honeys are not interchangeable. Each varietal reflects a specific landscape and flowering […]
If honey does not expire, why do so many jars, especially imported honey, carry a best by or expiration date? This question comes up frequently for customers purchasing international honeys, and it highlights a gap between food science and global labeling regulations. The short answer is simple.Expiration dates on honey are almost always about regulatory […]
If you have ever wondered whether honey expires, you are not alone. Questions like “does raw honey expire” and “is expired honey safe to eat” are some of the most searched honey related questions online. Data from AnswerThePublic shows that expiration dates on honey cause widespread confusion for consumers. At Bee Licious Honey, we sell […]
A practical guide to how raw honey, bee pollen, and propolis support seasonal comfort. Every spring, we hear the same hopeful question in our tasting room:“Does local honey help with allergies?” The short answer is: Yes, but not for the reason most people think.And the longer answer — the one that actually helps people — […]
At Bee-Licious Honey, we’ve always said a little honey goes a long way. But did you know that includes your brain?Raw honey isn’t just sweet; it’s packed with natural compounds that help protect your mind from stress, fuel focus, and support long-term memory. Nature’s Antioxidant Shield The brain makes up only about 2% of the […]
Join us as we explore how bees taste, what Jeff learned in Italy, and which fall flowers keep our pollinators thriving Introduction This month’s newsletter is all about senses — how bees use them, how we use them, and how our gardens invite them. From Jeff’s time studying advanced honey sensory analysis in Italy to […]
