Kelley’s Honey Farms – Local Raw Texas Honey Review

You could say I’m on a mission to find as many local Texas Honey products around me. Since I’m no stranger to the local HEB, or grocery shopping in general, it’s likely I’m going to come across a bottle of Honey or two. HEB has a Kelley’s Local Raw Texas Honey bear that came with a fantastic price of $3.89 for 12oz.

Is this typical commercial crap? or is it actually a decent local Texas Honey?
Check out my review below.

Kelley’s Local Raw Texas Honey

Normally, I wouldn’t recommend going to the local grocery chain to purchase Honey. But if you’re native to Texas, I’m sure you’re familiar with HEB. HEB is a San Antonio based Grocery Chain with a bunch of Locally sourced Texas Honey on the shelves. I’d often suggest avoiding Grocery Stores for Honey and the classic Honey bear Bottles because they are usually suspect and marked up. Effective marketing over the years, customers have come to expect Honey packaged in these.

The biggest takeaway for this Honey is the Color and texture. Which is typically what average customers are looking for. Often looking for that golden amber brown with a silky-smooth thick texture. It’s too refined.
And they only sell one type. No description of Clover, Mesquite or even Wildflower.

I noticed HEB had Kelley’s Honey Farm which also uses the brand Lone Star Honey, and Stroops Wildflower Honey. The price for a 12oz is under $4.00 at HEB. It may be different on Amazon or at local Walmart’s.

Kelley’s Local Texas Honey claims it is unfiltered raw Honey sourced and packed by Kelleys Honey Farm out of Chicota, Texas. It’s 100% U.S Grade A certified with a Kosher and Gluten Free approval. They include their phone number on the bottle and a mailing address, which is always a good sign! They have a great website with minimal yet concise information of their products and company History.

There isn’t a ton of information about their process, and it has a very commercial appeal.

They started marketing their Honey online in 2009, and they don’t have much customer response. This leads me to believe they have become more hands off with their distribution. I’m not really buying what their label claims to be true about their processing, at least not anymore. The fact they claim to “Pack” their Honey is rather revealing, as there is a big difference in Honey Packers to Beekeepers.

I tried reaching out via email, social media and phone with questions and concerns regarding their varietal source, processing and heating methods, and possible hive tours, but heard nothing back.

I’ll update this review if they reply with any information. I am under the impression they mix their honey with other honey suppliers, slap different labels on and sell in mass. I don’t believe this is local, and likely blended.

Having a “State” sourced honey doesn’t really say much if you’re going to say you’re a “Local Texas Honey”. Texas is really diverse in its topography and allergens.

Kelley’s branding is misleading to potential customers.

Sometimes if you inspect the bottle, it may lead you to another company. Bigger honey labels buying up the smaller ones. The design and layout of Kelley’s sure does remind me of Desert Creek Honey, which is one of Texas’s biggest suppliers.

Speaking of, where is the Mesquite? One of Texas’s most popular native trees.

You can find Kelleys Local Texas Honey at Local HEB Stores, Walmart, and Amazon. They gave direct answers to Customers questions on Amazon, but contact with them seems very inconsistent. generally, Grocery store Honey should be avoided. But if local beekeepers aren’t in your area or you just need a sugar substitute, I’d still recommend picking up something like this. Look for other Texas Honey I reviewed like Costco’s Kirklands Texas Honey, or Round Rock Honey.