honeybythesea

Sea spray, cliffs, native trees and bees. Small bays with old history. A rich natural environment. A little community and proud dreamers. Fishermen, farmers, scientists, surfers and beekeepers…by the Sea.
We are here in Leigh.

Our philosophy is in tune with the seasons. Our honey is a reflection of the climate, the terroir, the trees and the bees.

Every year, a new alchemy. We are small and humble, and the bees are teaching us about a process they have mastered over millions of years…HONEY.

Honey by the Sea is a SINGLE ORIGIN honey. We are based in the 'big Omaha' area: Pakiri-Leigh-Matakana - home to native coastal forests of Mānuka, Kānuka, Pōhutukawa, flax and cabbage trees…

Smoked Honeycomb

Nature provides, we REDISCOVER.

Imagine a wild honey bee nest in the top of a tree, facing a wildfire nearby, 30 million years ago.

Think of the fire burning the base of the trees leaving some of them still standing.

Can you taste the smokiness impregnated on those honeycombs?

This flavour is that old.

Come and experience what nature has put together.

THE WORLD'S FIRST SMOKED HONEYCOMB (by human beings)

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Our Produce

Creamed Honey

Our Creamed honey is 100 % pure honey, no extra elements added. Creaming is a physical process, not a chemical one. The creamy texture relies on a controlled crystallization, which is a natural process in honey. Raw honey left in a jar crystallizes. When we “cream” honey we try to ensure the honey forms small crystals. The gentle stir creates a honey with very small crystals that interlock each other creating a smooth, thick and silky texture with a balanced palate. Ideal to spread in your toast.

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Raw Honey

This honey is 100% as it came from the hive but filtered enough to remove most of the wax and bee bits. All the natural goodness is preserved. Raw honey is liquid when extracted but may become semi solid through a natural process called crystallization. Different nectar sources, different crystals, different experience…a whole universe, season by season. Far from being wrong, crystallization preserves the flavors and aromas over time, maturing the honey like a good wine.

Salud!

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