Questions About Our Honey

What you may
want to know.

My honey has crystallised. Is it still good?

Yes — and this is exactly what raw honey is supposed to do. Crystallisation is a sign the honey has been left raw, never heated or over-processed. Each of our honeys sets in its own way: Valley Wildflower A700 into coarse, sandy crystals; Chichri A3200, Highland Multiflora A3300 and the Summit Reserve A3700 into a thick cream; while Acacia A2600 stays clear and flowing. To loosen a set jar, stand it closed in warm water, never above 40°C. Do not microwave or boil. Read more on crystallisation.

What does "raw honey" mean?

Raw honey is honey that has never been heated above 45°C — close to the natural temperature inside a beehive. Heating degrades the natural enzymes and complex aromatics that give honey its character. All Beespoke honeys are gravity-strained rather than pressure-filtered, preserving the pollen and natural texture.

Which of your honeys are single-origin and monofloral?

Two of them. Himalayan Acacia A2600 and Chichri Alpine White A3200 are single-origin monofloral honeys — each drawn overwhelmingly from one flowering species, harvested in one season, from one region.

Our other three — Valley Wildflower A700, Highland Multiflora A3300 and The Summit Reserve A3700 — are multifloral. They come from a single high-altitude region and a single season, but the bees draw on many species rather than one. That is the point of them: a multifloral honey is a portrait of a whole landscape, not a single flower. We do not describe them as single-origin.

What is The Altitude Standard™?

The Altitude Standard™ is our own grading system. Every Beespoke honey is graded by the altitude at which it was harvested: A700, A2600, A3200, A3300 and A3700. The higher the altitude, the rarer the flora, the shorter the harvest window, and the more distinctive the honey. It is our own designation rather than an independent certification, and we do not present it as one. Read the full grading system.

What certification do you hold?

One, and we would rather say so plainly than imply more. Our honey is produced under an FSSAI registration. We are working towards further internationally recognised certifications and independent batch testing, and are in the process of obtaining them. We will name each one here only once it has been granted — not before.

Is your honey organic?

Not certified organic. Our honey comes from high valleys of Himachal Pradesh where our bees forage well away from intensive agriculture, but we hold no organic certification and will not use the word until we do.

How should I store my honey?

Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate — cold accelerates crystallisation. Keep the lid tightly closed. Stored correctly, raw honey keeps for years.

Why do different jars taste different?

Because they are genuinely different honeys from different altitudes, different flora and different seasons. The Acacia A2600 is pale gold and restrained. The Chichri A3200 is pale cream, almost white, and mineral. The Summit Reserve A3700 is pale straw gold, layered and complex. These are not variations of one honey.

Do you ship internationally?

We currently ship within India only. International shipping to select countries is planned. For gifting enquiries from outside India, please write to info@thebeespokehoney.com

My jar arrived damaged. What happens?

Glass and mountain logistics do not always agree. If your jar arrives broken or leaking, photograph the parcel and the jar and email us within 48 hours of delivery at info@thebeespokehoney.com. We will replace it. You do not need to return the damaged jar.

Do you do corporate or wedding gifting?

Yes. See our Gifting page and Corporate Gifting, or write directly to info@thebeespokehoney.com

The Beespoke Honey — Bir, Himachal Pradesh