Raw Honey

Our Local Raw Honey comes from hives that are completely chemical free and never fed sugar water.

At Hi Vibe Honey Bees & Apothecary, we believe honey should remain as close to nature as possible. Our bees forage naturally on local flowers, trees, and wild plants throughout Southern Indiana, creating rich seasonal flavors and darker mineral-rich honey that reflects the land they come from.

Unlike many commercial apiaries, we do not use synthetic miticides, antibiotics, or chemical treatments inside our hives. We also do not feed our bees sugar syrup simply to maximize production. Many large-scale operations replace much of the bees’ natural honey stores with sugar water, especially before winter, because it is cheaper and allows more honey to be harvested for sale. We choose a different path — leaving our bees their own natural honey whenever possible.

Our honey is only lightly strained to remove large wax particles and debris while preserving the natural pollen, enzymes, propolis, and beneficial compounds that make raw honey so valued. It is never ultra-filtered, pasteurized, or heavily processed.

Most store-bought honey is heated at high temperatures to delay crystallization and create a perfectly clear appearance. Unfortunately, excessive heat can damage many of the delicate enzymes and natural properties found in true raw honey. Our honey is never heated, allowing it to retain its natural flavor, aroma, texture, and integrity.

Because our honey is raw and minimally processed, color and texture will vary from batch to batch — just as nature intended.

Our honey is sold in clear glass jars.