From the North East of England, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.

natural & unprocessed

Awarded 2 stars at The Great Taste Awards 2022. So what did the judges say?

"The aromas in this are intoxicating and vibrant, and then the taste just explodes in your mouth. Clean, clear, floral, with the lime the lead singer, and then the others backing up harmoniously, There is a light but strong sweetness, that doesn't cloy or mar the flavours, absolutely delicious. The palate delivers a bouquet of flowers as promised... There is a delightful lifted finish, green and zesty yet aromatic still. Complex and deeply pleasing."

Harvested from the wild flowers in the diverse landscapes of Tyne and Wear and the wilds of Northumberland.

The taste: Very floral, can be quite clear depending upon what flowers the bees produce the honey from. A great mix of clover, hedgerow, and trees. Can contain a mix of 4 months of flowers. A very popular all-round honey.
 
The Travelling Bee Company collects the honey made from our bees at several “apiaries” (sometimes called bee yards where beehives are located). We have strategically placed these beehives in gardens in the city, the countryside and on the hills in rural Scotland and Northumberland. We believe that honey sourced from a wide range of flowers and trees will taste great and make you feel great! And just as important, the bees love the ability to have a wide range of flowers to choose from and it helps to maintain a healthy vibrant beehive.
 
Honey has been valued as a natural sweetener since ancient times and often referred to as “Nectar of the Gods”. As well as the great natural taste, honey releases sugars into the bloodstream, providing an almost instantaneous supply of energy. It is easy to store, highly nutritious and contains therapeutic and medicinal benefits, some of which we are only just starting to appreciate. Many of the plants that our bees source have antibacterial properties. These properties have been recognised for thousands of years. There is growing debate and support for the use of local honey regarding building our immune system and helping to tackle seasonal allergies such as hay fever.
 
Honeybees will comfortably travel within a radius of 3 miles from their home. That’s 3 miles in one direction and 3 miles in the other direction. Add that to the number of beehives strategically situated and our, honey and other products contain a huge variation of flowering plants to give a unique taste with added health benefits!
 
These are just an indication of flowers our bees will have access to:
In the Spring: Snowdrop, Hazel, Crocus, Elm, Gorse, Yew, Willow, Blackthorn, Poplar, Plum, Cherry, Currants, Pear, Crab apple and Dandelion.
 
Spring and early Summer: Beech, Copper, Bluebell, Sycamore, Horse chestnut, Hawthorn, Oil seed rape, Holly, Elder, Lupin, Broad bean, Field bean, Raspberry, Poppy, Clover, Asparagus, Dogwood and Wild honeysuckle.
 
Summer and Autumn: Himalayan balsam, Willowherb, Bell heather, Privet, Lime, Nightshade, Knapweed, Hogweed, Onion, Meadowsweet, Field thistle, Evening primrose, Sweet chestnut, Marjoram, Ling heather and Ivy.