Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some jars of honey solid/set and some runny ?
All honey will set eventually, how quickly it sets depends on the proportion of glucose in the nectar the bees have collected. The more glucose in the nectar the more quickly it will solidify.
My honey has set but I like it runny, what can I do?
If your honey starts to set it is still fine to eat. If you prefer runny honey just pop the jar in a bowl of hot water and after a while it will become runny again.
My latest jar tastes completely different to the last one, why?
Bees forage on plants up to three miles away from the hive. Depending on the time of year they will collect nectar from different plants so each batch will have a unique flavour.
Why are some jars darker in colour than others?
The nectar from each plant is a different colour and flavour, often darker honey has a stronger flavour than lighter colour honey. The bees will collect nectar from whatever is in flower at the time and this is why different batches of honey are different colours.
I love honey, where can I buy a bigger jar?
We can supply in a 1kg glass jar if you prefer: let us know in advance and you can collect from one of our markets,
Is honey safe for babies?
Honey is not recommended for children under one year of age.
My jar has gone past it’s Best Before date, can I still eat it?
Legally we are obliged to put a Best Before date on the label, however that is not the same as a ‘use by’ date for perishable goods, so if it tastes fine, it is fine.
Where is the honey from?
We have fifty colonies in various apiaries in Waltham Abbey, Epping, Chigwell, Fairlop, Chingford and Woodford.
We always bring the most local honey we have to markets, or to supply the shops who stock our honey.
Our Extraction Suite in Waltham Abbey has a Five Star Food Hygiene Rating.