The Honey Journal

A jar of honey sitting in a refrigerater with fruits and milk.

Does Honey Need To Be Refrigerated?

Honey is one of the most shelf-stable foods in your kitchen. So why do so many people refrigerate it? Let’s look at what really preserves honey and what does not.

Does Honey Need To Be Refrigerated?

Honey is one of the most shelf-stable foods in your kitchen. So why do so many people refrigerate it? Let’s look at what really preserves honey and what does not.

The Difference Between Herbal Honey, Syrups, and Oxymels

The Difference Between Herbal Honey, Syrups, an...

If you’re new to herbal preparations, the terminology alone can feel overwhelming. Herbal honey, syrups, and oxymels often appear side by side — yet they’re frequently confused or used interchangeably.

The Difference Between Herbal Honey, Syrups, an...

If you’re new to herbal preparations, the terminology alone can feel overwhelming. Herbal honey, syrups, and oxymels often appear side by side — yet they’re frequently confused or used interchangeably.

Jars of herbal honey. Chamomile honey, basil honey, elderberry honey and hibiscus honey with dried herbs in front of each jar.

How to Store Herbal Honey for Maximum Freshness...

While honey itself is shelf-stable, herbs introduce aromatic compounds and plant material that benefit from thoughtful storage. Proper care helps preserve flavor, texture, and overall quality — especially if you...

How to Store Herbal Honey for Maximum Freshness...

While honey itself is shelf-stable, herbs introduce aromatic compounds and plant material that benefit from thoughtful storage. Proper care helps preserve flavor, texture, and overall quality — especially if you...

A jar of dried elderberry herbs infused with natural, raw honey.

The Art of Slow Infusions: Why Time Makes Honey...

A slow infusion is exactly what it sounds like: herbs and raw honey combined and left to infuse gradually over weeks, not hours or days. Instead of relying on high...

The Art of Slow Infusions: Why Time Makes Honey...

A slow infusion is exactly what it sounds like: herbs and raw honey combined and left to infuse gradually over weeks, not hours or days. Instead of relying on high...

Golden raw honey surrounded by honeycomb.

From Bees to Bottles: The Journey of Raw Honey

Raw honey is minimally processed.It is typically strained to remove large wax particles but not heated to high temperatures or ultra-filtered.

From Bees to Bottles: The Journey of Raw Honey

Raw honey is minimally processed.It is typically strained to remove large wax particles but not heated to high temperatures or ultra-filtered.

Dried elderberry herbs infusing in raw honey for a slow extraction process.

The Sweet Science: What Actually Happens When Y...

Ever wondered how herbs actually infuse into honey? If honey is thick, sticky, and mostly sugar, it doesn’t seem like the best candidate for extraction. Yet, over time, those flavors,...

The Sweet Science: What Actually Happens When Y...

Ever wondered how herbs actually infuse into honey? If honey is thick, sticky, and mostly sugar, it doesn’t seem like the best candidate for extraction. Yet, over time, those flavors,...