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Raw Florida Honey From Our Own Hives

Brainfood Honey is a small Florida apiary in Hernando County. Since 2016 we've kept our own bees, pulled our own frames and jarred raw honey by hand. No blending, no heating, no imported syrup.

What makes it Florida honey

Our bees forage the Nature Coast: wild grape, blackberry, blueberry, saw palmetto, sand pine, sweetgum and oak. Every harvest tastes a little different because the bloom changes with the season. Spring honey is light and floral. Summer honey is darker and richer, with more of the palmetto and pine.

What's raw honey?

Most grocery store honey is heated and pressure-filtered so it stays clear on the shelf. That removes the pollen and much of the character. Raw honey is only strained. It can crystallize over time, which is a good sign: set the jar in warm water and it turns liquid again.

Our Florida honey

Honey	What it is	Price
Summer Honey 22oz	Raw Florida wildflower honey from our summer harvest	$21.49
Blackberry Palm Honeycomb	Raw comb, cut straight from the frame	$11.39
Jalapeño Hot Honey	Our raw honey infused with real jalapeños	$16.05
Chocolate Creamed Honey	Whipped raw honey with cocoa, spreadable	$23.30
Propolis Tincture	Hive propolis from our apiary	$21.23

Local, all the way

We're FDACS registered beekeepers (#48021881) and we also rescue honey bee colonies from homes around Hernando County. Those rescued bees end up in our apiary, so some of the honey in your jar came from a swarm that would otherwise have been sprayed. Customers in 29 states now order from us, and our neighbors in Spring Hill and Brooksville pick up at the stand.

New to honey varieties? Read our guide to types of honey and their flavors, including Florida favorites like orange blossom, tupelo and saw palmetto.

Questions we get a lot

Is your honey raw?

Yes. We extract it, strain out the wax and bee bits, and jar it. It is never heated or fine-filtered, so the pollen and enzymes stay in.

Where can I buy your honey in person?

At our self-serve honey stand at 5276 Barclay Ave in Hernando County. Local pickup of online orders is free; just ask in the contact form.

Do you ship?

Yes, anywhere in the US by USPS. Shipping is $9.95 for the first item and $3 for each extra item.

Does local honey help with allergies?

Many of our customers buy it for Florida's spring allergy season. The science is mixed, so think of it as a tasty bonus rather than a treatment, and ask your doctor about allergies.

Is honey safe for babies?

No. Do not give any honey, raw or not, to children under 1 year old.