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Dancing Bees Farm Pure Raw Honey Review
I’ve been fortunate to pick up some local North Carolina Honey this week, I came across Dancing Bees Farm Pure Raw Honey at a local neighborhood market in Charlotte, NC.

It was just under $5 for an 8oz squeeze top bottle. Find out what I thought of Dancing Bee’s Pure Raw Honey below.
- Honey – Wildflower, Clover, Poplar Tulip.
- Flavor – Sweet, Floral, Low Acidity, Bright.
- Aroma – Floral with that lovely nuttiness of wood.
- Color – Golden Amber, what everyone expects.
- Texture – Smooth, Silky, Slight tingle in throat.
Dancing Bees Farm Pure Raw Honey

” As Natural as can Bee”
-Dancing Bees Farm

Dancing Bees Farm is based out of Monroe, North Carolina. Jeff, the owner, has been beekeeping since 2001. He owns a 36-acre farm that is home to Tulip Poplar Trees, Buttercups and Sweet Clover.

If you’ve never tried Tulip Poplar Honey, it’s really delicious, I recommend it.

They have lots of rescued pets and strive to create a farm that preserves the importance of the Honeybee.

If you’re local to the suburbs of Charlotte, NC you’ve likely seen this brand at Farmer’s Markets in surrounding areas.

Available Products

Wildflower Honey in 4 squeeze-top sizes: 8oz, 16oz, 24oz and 32oz. Honey Gallon (12lbs) Comb Honey, Beeswax lotion, Honey Wine Vinegar, and Blueberry Wine Vinegar 10oz and Beeswax Candles.

Oh and, Sourwood?

Yes, they have a limited supply they sell at their Matthews Farmers Market location which runs any Saturday, 8am-noon.

As usual local beekeepers are very apparent about their location and contact information and you can find all of Jeff and Robin Knights information listed clearly on their labels, website and alternative search methods.

If you haven’t been able to try North Carolina’s exclusive sourwood Honey, I highly recommend it.

I Love the Squeeze tops

I know, It’s plastic. But I find them less messy, and so convenient. They’re also used in my Great Value Organic Honey Review, and I was pleased to see that Dancing Bees Farm uses them as well.

However, I don’t mind plastic as much since I know it’s not sitting in a truck being delivered internationally or even across the us where the Honey is subject to extreme temperatures.

I’m appreciative of clear manufacturing and processing procedures.

Dancing Bees has an entire page dedicated to it. It’s not only really important to educate people about what happens when Honey is treated and what terms like pasteurized and filtered actually mean.

You can learn about this on Dancing Bees’ page but also be assured that they do everything they can to keep their product local.

You can opt to pick up their products through their Farmers Markets in Matthews, NC or Waxhaw, NC or they will ship them.

Dancing Bees Farm Pure Raw Honey
The Honey Review
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Dancing Bees does a great job to get their Honey to available markets at an affordable price with a broad range of products.
They are active in their local community where you can find them at Waxhaw and Matthews, NC Farmers Markets on Saturdays.

Wildflower is the common honey, and while theirs is good, It’s typically a familiar flavor.
I used this Honey in my Americano and it was fantastic. It has a very light floral profile that almost anyone will enjoy.

I can’t wait to try their Sourwood Honey. There are a handful of local Charlotte area Beekeepers with Honey and Dancing Bees was one I’ve had before but never broke down and analyzed the Honey itself and Company. Definitely would buy again.
4.2
June 16, 2022
Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Lemon Drops Review
Are you looking for a great way to fight off a cold or sore throat? Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Lemon Drops may be the answer for you. Made with 100% organic manuka honey and natural lemon flavor, these drops are a great way to soothe your throat and help improve your immune system. Read on for my review of these drops.
- Honey – Manuka
- Color – Nutty Brown, Slight Caramel
- Aroma – Subtle Nut and Citrus
- Flavor – Deep flavor profile with subtle lemon and eucalyptus notes
- Texture – Not hard like typical drops, almost like a taffy or caramel candy.
Wedderspoon

If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your energy and mood, check out Wedderspoon. This company produces a variety of raw honey products that are perfect for those living a holistic lifestyle. Wedderspoon honey is sourced from hives in New Zealand, and it is never heated or filtered.

Which means that it retains all of its natural nutrients and enzymes. In addition to being a delicious addition to your diet, raw honey has plenty of health benefits. It can help to soothe a sore throat, improve digestion, and even promote wound healing.

I tried out these drops recently when I was feeling under the weather. What a relief that they really did help me feel better. My throat had a nice coating that wasn’t dry, acidic or too sweet. The honey provides sweetness and the lemon provides a nice tart flavor that helps to balance them without being too overpowering. I also utilized Zest Tea to get me through my fatigued work days.

The drops are also really easy to take. Fortunately, I found that they didn’t leave me feeling with that overpowering film and sweetness like some other throat lozenges do.

New Zealand’s exclusive Manuka honey is a type of honey that is produced by bees that pollinate the manuka bush. The unique thing about manuka honey is that it contains high levels of a compound called Methylglyoxal (MGO).

This compound has powerful antibacterial properties, and studies have shown that it can kill a range of harmful bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

A Little About Manuka Honey

Manuka Bush

Did you know Manuka honey also has anti-inflammatory properties? Manuka honey has been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as acne and eczema. In addition, manuka honey has antioxidant properties, which means it can help to protect the body against damage from free radicals. So, if you’re looking for a natural way to boost your health, then manuka honey might be just what you need.

What Is Propolis?

Propolis is used as a glue to seal hive bodies

Honeybees produce propolis, which is a natural substance that is collected by bees from the buds of trees and used to repair and disinfect their hive.

Propolis is also known for its healing properties and has been used medicinally for centuries. Some of the health benefits of propolis include its ability to fight infections, reduce inflammation, heal wounds, and boost immunity.

Additionally, propolis has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. You can also benefit from antioxidants, and improve cognitive function.

Commonly, propolis is a powerful natural remedy with a wide range of health benefits.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Lemon Drops to anyone looking for a way to fight off a cold or sore throat. Just make sure you don’t have any allergies to Honey or Propolis.

Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Lemon Drops
The Honey Review
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A 4oz Bag cost $8.54 on Amazon. They are rather expensive compared to your Halls or other lozenges. But those don’t incorporate Propolis or Manuka. For the rare times I get sick, I think these are a great solution and would happily take them again or try other flavors.
3.2
June 4, 2022
Organic Great Value Raw Honey Review
What kind of Honey is worth our time at Walmart? The chain that’s available anywhere besides the Dollar Stores. I picked up this Organic Great Value Raw Honey and was surprised by my review. Check it out below and see if this affordable and extremely accessible Honey is worth it.
- Honey – Brazillian, Rainforest, Light, Affordable.
- Color – Typical amber gold, definitely processed.
- Aroma – Slightly nutty with a little acidity and fruity.
- Flavor – Bright full bodied with floral and citrus notes
- Texture – Smooth and not thick and gummy.
Organic Great Value Raw Honey

I talk alot of smack about commercial Honey, but I’ve come to realize as I’ve been buying all sorts of different Honey products, that they actually have their uses. Sure you’re missing out on local benefits, and chances are its not what its being advertised as, but when something is affordable and you’re in need, why not?

This Organic Great Value Raw Honey is actually rather surprising. I like the fact the labeling is simple and accurate. They list U.S Grade A, which is short for highest quality extracted Honey, super clear and free of defects. Its been lab tested and likely heated and ultra filtered. Grade B would be on the terms of raw unheated and unfiltered. Most Hobby or local beekeepers fall under grade B. Unprocessed Honey can’t enter the grade A certification.

They clearly state its a product of Brazil. Nice! You know that’s the least these companies can do. If you’re not concerned with buying local Honey (which obviously I advocate for more local purchases ) its nice when they are upfront about origin and distribution. Its True Source Certified. This means that they are following U.S and International Trade Laws. Which primarily serve as traceability and authenticity testing. You’d expect this of Walmart. They are rather strict with their manufacturing and distribution.

True Source Certification Works like this:

True Source Certified permits honey to be tracked from the consumer in North America back through the supply chain to the country of origin and to the beekeeper that harvested the honey from the beehive.

Now you’ll see why I use the term Honey Packers as well. This Great Value Raw Honey is also Organic. Did you know that US Honey can’t claim to be Organic? Because you can’t control what bees pollinate.

They pollinate up to miles and miles away, so unless they are kept indoors in a greenhouse which is rather inhumane and doesn’t benefit the environment, they cant claim Organic Honey in the US. Internationally its another story. And it’s an easy way to identify if a Honey is foreign if it states Organic.

I found the Bee on the label the only thing that was rather …strange. Just the size and how big the wings are. Like I said, its extremely minimal branding. As Great Value often is.

This was available at Walmart for just under $6 for a 16oz squeeze bottle. The bottle is actually fantastic, its a ketchup style bottle and It’s actually really nice with the Honey. Yes, plastic, but, really clean and easy for pouring.

There were tons of reviews on Walmart’s website with many stating how much they like this Honey. Others make false claims stating its fake because it crystallized, or how they’ve added water to it.

In fact, if its Brazilian Honey it’s required they pass vigorous tests that show no additives and HMF levels up to 60mg. European Honey doesn’t have to claim whether its additive free or not. But Europe is rather strict about pesticides.

Majority of the reviews are in favor and I agree with them. This is fantastic Honey for the cost and availability. It’s just another Brazilian Honey, and there are TONS. But this was fantastic in my Homemade Bread and often used in my Black Teas.

Brazilian Honey

Did you know Honey produced in Brazil is commonly from Africanized Bees? Because of the strict laws on the rainforest, Brazil is also the largest organic producer of Honey in the world. Which is why we’ll commonly find it. Bees often are polyfloral or monofloral.

Meaning they use all they have available to them for pollination like common Wildflower Honey, or It’s monofloral meaning they were primarily sourcing one pollen source like Tupelo Honey or Orange Blossom.

You’d expect Brazilian Bees to source their pollen from the Paubrasil which is Brazils native Tree, or the Cipo-Uva with its beautiful flowers and grape like characteristics.

Where to Purchase Organic Great Value Raw Honey

On the back you’ll notice the nutrition label, ingredient of Organic Raw Honey, and where it was distributed. You can find Organic Great Value Raw Honey here on Walmart.com or at your local Store. I recommend this Honey over Amazon’s in house brand Happy Belly Honey.

Organic Great Value Raw Honey
The Honey Review
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Probably one of the most commercial Honey products you can find as its from Walmart and their Great Value brand. Truth is, I respect that there isn’t any deceiving marketing, its affordable at just under $6 for 1lb and it actually tastes good. I wasn’t expecting to like this, but I prefer it over many of the other commercial Honey products I’ve tried. I’d get it again for a sweet honey taste to things, but it doesn’t have much benefit other than being a sugar substitute. Try for a local source if you can.
3.2
April 2, 2022