Our bees forage across the countryside in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and the West Midlands between June and August. Main nectar sources include wild bramble (blackberry), white and red clover, lime tree blossom, willowherb, and summer hedgerow flowers. This varied floral blend gives our summer harvest its warm golden colour and balanced flavour.

The colour and setting rate of honey reflect the plant nectar gathered by the bees. While early spring honey ranges from pale straw to light gold, mid-summer blooms produce nectar with richer golden pigments, giving summer honey its warm amber appearance. Summer nectar also contains a different natural balance of fructose and glucose, allowing it to pour smoothly and set more gradually.

Yes. Our English Summer Honey is unpasteurised and coarsely strained. We gently warm our honey to allow it to pass through stainless-steel mesh filters, avoiding high-heat pasteurisation and leaving natural wildflower pollens and delicate flavours intact.

Yes. Like most unpasteurised honeys, summer honey will naturally crystallise over time, especially as temperatures drop in autumn and winter. If your honey sets and you prefer it runny, place the glass jar in a bowl of warm water (under 40°C) and stir gently until clear again.

Store your jar in a dry cupboard at normal room temperature with the lid firmly sealed. Do not store honey in the refrigerator, as cool temperatures will accelerate natural crystallisation and make the honey firmer to spoon.