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Tualang honey harvester, Tualang honey in trees

Tualang Honey: Grading, Lab Testing, and Origin

Wild. Towering. Ecologically complex. Tualang honey is harvested from massive rainforest trees that rise more than 250 feet into the tropical canopy. Produced by wild Apis dorsata honeybees, this honey is not farmed in conventional apiaries. It is collected from exposed combs built high on ancient Tualang trees across Malaysia and Sumatra. At Bee-Licious Honey, […]

Tasmanian landscape

Exploring the Distinctive Honeys of Tasmania

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 […]

Imported Alemany honey from Spain

Honey Expiration Date Explained

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 […]

jar of honey with honey dipper dripping honey

Does Honey Expire? Best By Dates Explained

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 […]

raw honey, bee pollen and beebread

Does Local Honey Help Allergies? What Science Says About Raw Honey, Bee Pollen, and Seasonal Comfort

What Science Says About Raw Honey, Bee Pollen, and Seasonal Comfort Every spring, we hear the same hopeful question in our Portland honey tasting room: “Does local honey help allergies?” It is one of the most common questions customers ask during tasting season. The short answer is this: Local honey does not cure allergies or […]

honey dripper with dark honey

Raw Honey and Brain Health: Focus and Memory

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 contains natural compounds being studied for their role in protecting cells from oxidative stress, supporting focus, and contributing to long-term cognitive wellness. Nature’s Antioxidant Shield The brain makes up […]