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Because we sell only in quantity (2, 4, 8+) jars, we cut shipping costs to you! Check out our prices for REAL honey!

There is no substitute for authentic Tennessee honey. Many companies import and mix their honey from many locations, cut it with processed sugars, or disturb its character with excessive heating. We only sell pure, raw, unfiltered honey harvested right here in East Tennessee, and we're so proud of it that we guarantee your satisfaction. Click here to read more about our honey.

Honey In The News

Possible vaccine for bees! From the New York Times (along with several other really interesting links): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/23/science/bee-vaccine-honeybee.html

This is from an article on BBC News, Tiny sensors are being used to see what the worldwide malady affecting bees may be.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34048495

Diabetics, take notice!
This is from an article on ABC News, "9 Pantry Staples to Help You Eat Healthy" by Kristie Collado. (For scientific folks, click on the link "minimal impact on blood sugar levels.") Kristie writes, "Every healthy pantry is stocked with a few sweets, too; smart choices can help curb cravings. Honey is a great substitute for sugar in baking, since it adds sweetness with a minimal impact on blood sugar levels ."

One of our diabetic customers reports that honey affects her blood levels rather dramatically; thus, diabetics would be advised to check their blood sugar for honey's impact on them individually.
From ABC News--Honey as an antiseptic! Home Remedies Doctors Swear by Marisa Cohen, Health.com, Jan. 15, 2014 Use it for: Minor cuts and burns, cough or sore throat.
How it works: Most of us have tried honey in tea to soothe a scratchy throat, but it's also been used to treat wounds for thousands of years. Last year, a review of research found that honey helps heal minor to moderate burns, and a recent Dutch study identified a protein called defensin-1 that gives the goo its antibacterial action. Try this: Apply warm honey to a minor cut or mild burn, then put a gauze bandage on top; change the dressing daily. However, if you have a burn or wound accompanied by swelling, fever, or pain, check with a doctor instead; it may require oral antibiotics.
A must-read for honey lovers everywhere! ♥
- Smithsonian Magazine: The Science Behind Honey's Eternal Shelf Life
A third or more of all the honey consumed in the U.S. is likely to have been smuggled in from China and may be tainted with illegal antibiotics and heavy metals.
- Food Safety News: Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn't Honey