Use the current product range to choose your gift; older examples below describe flavour ideas and may not always be in stock.
Are you racking your brains for original gifts for all the family? Choose something that will be truly enjoyed by the person receiving it, rather than a well-meaning token. No surprise that we're thinking of raw honey. Here's our guide for matching the perfect variety to each personality.
10 Honey Gift Ideas for All the Family
For lovely Mum
For Mum, choose a honey she will enjoy in tea or alongside breakfast. Pair the jar with a favourite cup and a handwritten note; check the current range for available varieties.
For food-loving Father
For the Dad who loves his food and exploring different tastes and flavours, a gift of Raw Honey, Cinnamon and Sesame Seed fusion will add something special to his morning toast. The rich cinnamon flavour balances the sweetness of the honey perfectly, while the crunch of sesame seeds adds an exciting twist. Once he's tasted one fusion there are plenty more to discover - so his next present is sorted!
Delight the little ones
For children aged one year and over, a small tasting with an adult can introduce different honey flavours. Never give honey to babies under 12 months, including honey mixed into food or drinks. Keep portions small: honey contributes sugar.
A treat for Grandma and Grandpa
For grandparents who enjoy familiar flavours, Yemeni Sidr Do’ani offers rich caramel and butterscotch notes. Those notes refer to Do’ani specifically. Add serving ideas suited to their tastes and dietary needs.
For a super cool cousin
For a cousin who likes to try something different, White Mountain honey from Kyrgyzstan brings a pale colour, creamy texture and floral flavour.
For the student with itchy feet
When their passport is so full of stamps that nothing will impress them, try Raw Catay honey. It has a taste that takes you to far flung places, as many a back packer has discovered venturing to South America. Off the beaten track, the Caa-tay flowers grow in swampy marshland in the middle of the Parana River in Argentina. This extremely rare honey is harvested only once a year and the hives can only be accessed by boat. This jar of floral-tasting, amber-gold is all the more special when you consider the journey it follows. This honey and its story will get the explorer in the family reaching for their atlas.
For kind aunts
She arrives with a smile, always has a listening ear and is the first one on the dance floor at a family party. We recommend Orange Grove Fusion for your fabulous aunt. Just like her, it's a jar of sunshine. It contains the zest of a whole host of different types of oranges combined with raw Sidr Honey from the remote countryside region of Doan in Yemen. A tangy, fragrant citrus treat drizzled over yoghurt or labneh, it also contains extra levels of vitamin C which is good for anti-aging and boosting the immune system.
For an eccentric uncle who tells a good tale
You're never sure whether believe your uncle's stories. It's very hard to impress him as, according to him, he's lived life to the full! Introduce him to the extraordinary Yemeni island of Socotra via a jar of its beautiful raw honey. Socotra has an amazing range of biodiversity and a third of its plant life is totally unique to the island. A spoonful of this rich, raw honey will transport him there. The offbeat taste of Raw Socotra Honey is the perfect partner for him; smooth, full-bodied, complex taste with deep, smoky, toffee notes and a slightly astringent aftertaste. A one-off just like your Uncle. It has a naturally low glycaemic index which can be good for those who have issues with sugar or insulin resistance too.
For the 'gym bunny'
For a keen runner or gym-goer, build a breakfast gift with honey, oats and a reusable container. Choose it for flavour and practicality, not a promise of better performance. Check allergies before adding pollen, nuts or seed blends.
For that very special someone
Express how pure your love is with Raw Yemeni Sidr Honeycomb straight from the hive. It is packed full of natural goodness, and looks so beautiful, making a perfect gift. Raw honeycomb is an excellent addition to a cheese platter so you could add an olive wood cutting board and cheese knife to your gift. Perfect for sharing.
More gift ideas with raw honey
Looking for more original gift ideas? Send the gift you would like to receive:
- Raw honey and herbal teas are perfect partners. Choose several flavours that compliment each other.
- Whole foods and artisan breads such as sour dough with raw butter and honey make a lovely gift basket. Prepare a present for the perfect picnic with nuts, dried fruits and a selection of cheeses.
- Create a simple tasting hamper with two honey varieties and a card explaining their origins and flavours.
- For the keen cook put together a kit for their favourite recipe such as pancakes. Start with a cookbook or print recipe sheet, add the pan they've been coveting for ages, then wrap up and decorate all the ingredients. Add in a jar of raw honey and wooden drizzler.
- As bees are under threat from all sorts of environmental issues right now, you could buy a gift subscription to a bee supporting charity.
Over to you...
The gift of honey is not a new thing, it dates back many centuries when it was used as currency in trade and a treasured resource respected across cultures for its natural sweetness and special health properties.
Raw honey's colour and texture makes a unique taste experience. Where it comes from and how it is produced lends a special story. Truly a gift from nature. We'd love to hear your gift ideas too - let us know on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
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