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Green Bee Honey Soda | Green Tea Review
The summertime is the perfect time to enjoy a cold, refreshing lemonade. But this year why not try something new? Like Green Bee Green Tea Honey Soda with a unique sweet honey and refreshing green tea flavor! It’s great for quenching your thirst on those hot days when you need something light and with an energy boost.

Skip the Sodas that leave you feeling dehydrated and give Green Bee Green Tea Honey Soda a try. If you’re curious about other refreshing Honey based drinks, check out the Green Bee Lemon Sting review, Zest Tea, and Me & the Bees Lemonade.
- Honey: Smooth, lovely citrus and lemon, honey forward taste
- Flavor: Honey forward with a fresh herbal mix and lemon.
- Aroma: Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Peeled Lemon, Soothing Green Tea
- Color: Light Pale Yellow, Gets darker towards bottom of glass
- Texture: Carbonated, light and subtle bits of sediment on the bottom of glass.
“Our vision for the future is sustainable growth that allows us to share our
natural, healthier, bee-friendly soda with everyone. ”
-Chris Kinkade, Green Bee Founder

I found Green Bee Honey Soda at the local Rhino market here in NoDa within the city of Charlotte, NC. Rhino market carries lots of local products like beer, coffee, snacks and made to order sandwiches. They have fantastic management that will order new products like Green Bee Honey Soda for customers to try out.

Rhino Market & Deli off N. Davidson, Charlotte, NC

Okay, so let me tell you, the Honey Soda was so good, I asked the manager to order some more. She was excited that I liked it and the staff chimed in and said they really liked it too. The staff went ahead and ordered several flavors!

So, today I walked in and noticed the shipment had already arrived and with a new flavor as well.

Green Bee Green Tea Honey Soda with Lemon & Rosemary

Lemon Sting was Green Bees’ first flavor and it started in the Owner Chris’s Kitchen. He mixed honey from his hives with juice and herbs. His kids loved it so he decided to create Green Bee. They opened up a manufacturing facility in Brunswick, Maine.

I’ve been lucky enough to try several flavors locally in North Carolina. It should be available in more areas throughout the mid-Atlantic region soon because of their expansion in 2020.

Flavors Available:

Ginger, Wild Blueberry and Lemon Sparkling Waters.

Also, Lemon Sting, Ginger Buzz, Green Tea, Honeycomb Cider and Blueberry Dream Honey Sodas. I can’t wait to try their other flavors and products.

I plan on reviewing them all, so be sure to check back.

They even have some fun collaborations they released and you can reach out with your beverage idea and email them here: info@drinkgreenbee.com.

Who knows, maybe I’ll submit one!

Price

You can order them online for $2.59 per Honey Soda or buy a dozen for $2.45 each. I found them at my local neighborhood market for $2.50. If you want a sample, order the case with one of each flavor for $12.89 directly from Green Bee via WellBees.

Just Five Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Organic Green Tea, Honey, Lemon Juice and Rosemary. For a simple beverage, they list simple ingredients. That reflects in the taste. It’s real, and taste Homemade. Only 70 calories per bottle and I don’t feel bad about the 19g of Sugar because it’s from Honey and Lemon Juice. Not HFCS.

Green Tea Blend
- 70 calories per bottle
- Carbonated Water, Honey, Lemon Juice, Organic Green Tea, Rosemary.
- 19 total grams of sugar
The same as lemon sting but with Organic Green Tea added into the Honey Soda.

Perfect For Summer

Green Bee Honey Sodas are a delicious and refreshing drink when it is really hot outside. They have a cool, smooth taste with honey and lemon. You’ll find me out back relaxing and drinking these on the patio. I used to drink a lot of Soda, but now I tend to stick to seltzers if I want something carbonated and fruity. I had never heard of Honey Soda until I found Green Bees, but now I really like them. My favorite so far is the Honeycomb Cider.

Green Bee Green Tea Honey Soda Review
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Final Thoughts
This is the third Green Bee Honey Soda I’ve tried. This being my least favorite. This Green Tea Honey Soda is mostly green tea. It’s very different to the Lemon Sting which has more bite and flavor.

This blend is very muted, but I did find it refreshing and energizing. The green tea stays on the sides of your tongue, but there isn’t much to cut the taste. When air hits your mouth you’ll pick up on the rosemary aftertaste.

I said the same thing about the lemon sting, where it could be stronger in lemon taste. But I prefer that Honey Soda to this Green Tea blend as the Honey is the star in Lemon Sting.

Everything about Green Bees Honey Soda is true to source and you’ll definitely be able to taste it. Don’t forget to slow roll the bottles to free up any sediment that has settled on the bottom. I wouldn’t add this one to my normal pick up at Rhino. I’ll be sure to ask them next time I’m in and see if they enjoy it as much as the other two and how it’s been selling.

My favorite is the Honeycomb Cider, which I drink before I can even type up anything about it.

The Green Tea is almost the same as the Lemon Sting, but with Organic Green Tea blended in. Definitely a nice little pick me up if you’re running on low energy. But overall, a pass for me.
2.8
September 23, 2022
How To Use Propolis For A Sore Throat
When you have a sore throat, the last thing you want to do is ask your doctor for antibiotics. Not only are antibiotics bad for your gut health, but they also kill off all the good bacteria in your body, leaving you vulnerable to more illnesses. But did you know there’s a natural way to soothe a sore throat? Bee propolis!

Read on to learn more about this wonder remedy and how you can use it to get relief from a sore throat.

What Is Bee Propolis?

Bee propolis is a resin-like substance that bees collect from trees and plants. They use it to line their hives and seal up any cracks or gaps. Propolis has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, which makes it an ideal natural remedy for infections like sore throats. Fun fact, Darker Colored Honey has higher health benefits than lighter honey.

Useful Remedy For
- Treatment for burns and cuts
- Remedy for urinary infections
- Remedy for dental plaque
- Immune system strengthener (propolis attacks harmful bacteria, but not healthy)
- Treatment for cold sores, genital herpes and other viruses
- Treatment for dermatitis and acne
- Relief for sore throats or inflamed tonsils
- Preventative treatment to ward off oncoming colds
- Treatment for ulcers
- Relief for arthritis and other joint pain
How To Use Bee Propolis For A Sore Throat

To use bee propolis for a sore throat, simply mix 1 teaspoon of the propolis with 1 cup of water. Gargle the mixture for 30 seconds, then spit it out. You can do this 3-4 times per day until your sore throat goes away. You can also gargle with some Honey and warm water and that helps break up some mucus while coating your throat.

You can also take bee propolis capsules or tablets 3-4 times per day. Check the label for dosage instructions. Some people may be allergic to bee propolis, so it’s important to do a patch test before using it.

Apply a small amount of the bee propolis mixture to your forearm and wait 24 hours to see if you have any reaction. If you experience any redness, swelling, or itching, discontinue use immediately.

Simple and Effective

If you’re looking for a natural way to soothe a sore throat, try using bee propolis! This resin has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties that make it an effective natural remedy for infections like sore throats. You can also consider trying Wedderspoon Manuka Drops as well. These worked great for me when I had covid.

To use bee propolis for a sore throat, gargle a mixture of the resin and water 3-4 times per day or take bee propolis capsules 3-4 times per day. Before using bee propolis, do a patch test on your forearm to make sure you’re not allergic to the substance.

Where To Buy Propolis?

Ask your local Beekeeper or where you purchase your Honey if they sell Propolis.
Amazon, Farmers Markets, Walmart, Beekeepers Naturals, Whole Foods and other retailers. You can find it in Tinctures, Sprays and Resin form.

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It’s nice to see them trying to be accountable for the words they use that mislead customers and also hurt local beekeepers.

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This kind of transparency from Costco reinforces why they have such a strong following.

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I asked how they knew the honey was blended and not local? She told me that they have partnerships with beekeepers. By working together, they were able to verify that it wasn’t from a local source.

If Costco wanted to make the honey appear locally sourced they would need to partner with local beekeepers.

We’ll see how Costco decides to rebrand the Honey.

Christine says:
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