A History as Sweet as the Land It Comes From

Long before Texas was a state, Indigenous tribes gathered wild honey from native bees, recognizing it as both food and medicine. Spanish colonists brought European honeybees (Apis mellifera) to the Americas in the 1600s, and by the time settlers arrived in Texas, beekeeping had become a vital part of frontier life.

Honey offered early Texans a rare, reliable sweetener before refined sugar was widely available. It was stored in clay jars, mixed into cornbread, used to preserve fruit, and added to cough syrups and herbal remedies. The tradition of small-scale, local beekeeping has continued for generations, and today, Texas ranks among the top honey-producing states in the country.

What Makes Texas Honey So Exceptional?

Texas honey is bold, floral, and uniquely complex, thanks to our state’s wide range of ecosystems—from dry brush country to coastal prairies and central wildflower fields. In our part of Texas—Milam County—bees forage across an especially diverse mix of native blooms: mesquite, wild plum, thistle, prairie coneflower, black-eyed susans, and more.

This diversity creates honey with a rich amber color, a balanced flavor profile, and a signature taste you won’t find in store-bought brands. Unlike mass-produced honey (which is often filtered, heated, and blended from multiple sources), ours is raw, local, and never filtered. You can taste the land in every spoonful.

Health Benefits of Real, Raw Honey

Honey isn't just delicious—it's good for you, too. For centuries, it’s been used in folk medicine, home remedies, and even modern health practices. Some of its many benefits include:

• Natural energy boost – Packed with simple sugars and trace enzymes, honey provides quick, clean-burning energy.

• Antioxidant properties – Raw honey contains natural antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and support overall health.

• Cough and throat relief – A time-tested remedy for sore throats and mild coughs, especially when combined with warm tea or lemon.

• Wound healing – Honey has antibacterial qualities that have been used to dress minor burns and cuts for generations.

• Allergy support – While still debated by science, many Texans swear by a teaspoon of local honey a day to help their bodies adjust to regional pollen.

And unlike artificial sweeteners or high-fructose syrups, honey is all-natural, shelf-stable, and full of trace nutrients.

Our Promise: Pure Texas Goodness

We never blend, overheat, or dilute our honey. It’s harvested in small batches, gently strained, and bottled with care. Every jar represents the hard work of our bees, the richness of our land, and the simple, honest joy of real food.

Whether you drizzle it over biscuits, stir it into tea, or enjoy it by the spoonful—you're tasting a piece of Texas history.