Basic Difference
Our family owned and operated apiary, established in the 1920s, thrives by producing and delivering the pinnacle quality honey and beeswax to our cherished customers. We believe in the importance of sustainability and work tirelessly to ensure that our practices support the health and well-being of our bees and the environment that they inhabit. We are proud of our history and the familial tradition of revealing to our customers what true honey and beeswax is that has sustained us for nearly 100 years.
Our Imperitive Action
The heartfelt decision to sell our honey directly to those that demand the highest quality honey, rather than selling to honey packers, was born after becoming aware of what we deem severe misconduct by the honey packing industry. We've seen how the large well-known honey packers compromise the quality of the honey – the very honey we and our peers pour our souls and break our bodies into crafting. This crucial choice is best captured by three unwavering 'nevers' and one solemn promise.
Different Honeys Are Often Mixed To Create Uniformity Of Color While Simultaneously Sacrificing Flavor
Never Blend
Many renowned honey packers practice mixing honey from different crops. While these companies often justify their actions by claiming improvements in quality or flavor, the underlying truth is far more nefarious. They blend subpar honey with superior quality honey, creating a product that is a shadow of what pure honey should be. This act is more than just deceptive, it strikes at the heart of beekeeping ethics. It's a betrayal of the trust placed by consumers in the purity and naturalness of honey, and an affront to the diligent efforts of honest beekeepers who labor to produce honey in its most authentic form. By prioritizing profit over integrity, these companies not only compromise the quality of honey but also undermine the very essence of what makes honey such a revered and cherished natural product
Never Import
The influx of foreign-produced honey presents a profound challenge to the American beekeeping community, exacerbated by the dubious practices of blending these imports with questionable substitutes to maximize profits. This surge of imported honey forces our dedicated American beekeepers into an uneven playing field, compelling them to accept unjustly lower prices for their honey. As beekeepers ourselves, we are deeply embedded our community, bearing witness to the struggles and resilience of the beekeeping families with whom we collaborate. Our relationships are founded on mutual respect and camaraderie, ensuring that the honey and beeswax we provide are more than mere commodities; they are emblems of our collective dedication to quality, integrity, and the American familial beekeeping tradition. In these challenging times, standing in solidarity with our local beekeepers is more important than ever, supporting their relentless quest to uphold the excellence and purity of American honey and beeswax.
Never Pasteurize / Hyper - Filter
Numerous operations pasteurize and hyper-filter their honey to achieve clarity and to prevent crystallization. While this true and might seem beneficial at first glance, it's essential to remember that pollen is honeys unique fingerprint. Without it, tracing honey back to its roots becomes an impossible task. Alarmingly, this lack of traceability is often exploited by well-known brands to blend in inferior, low-cost honey. Honey, in its natural state, is a treasure trove of health - brimming with vital enzymes like diastase and invertase, and rich in nutrients including vitamins and antioxidants. Intense heat of pasteurization strips away these precious elements, diminishing the honey's inherent nutritional health wealth.
Our Promise
At Basic Honey, our heartfelt mission is to remain at the forefront as leaders in delivering the bees' precious creations - fresh raw honey and beeswax in their purest form - directly to your doorstep. As dedicated beekeepers, we take pride in supporting our fellow American beekeepers and in recognizing the essential role we all play in nurturing and preserving our food chain and ecosystem.
