Organic Ohia Lehua Honey

A friend of mine recently visited Big Island Bees during their trip to the island, and since I live nearby, we decided to check it out together. The tour was quite fascinating, offering insights into the various honey varieties they produce and showcasing the local farms that supply the honey. Interestingly, both of my neighbors also keep hives, which adds to the sense of community involvement.

For years, I've been a loyal consumer of their Lehua honey. While I'm not a heavy honey user, it's a key ingredient in my special pork rib recipe, which is always a hit at gatherings. The Lehua honey plays a central role in my marinade, complemented by a touch of root beer syrup or cola syrup along with some spices. After cooking the ribs in a pressure cooker with the marinade, I finish them under the broiler, using additional marinade to give them that irresistible crispiness.

I highly recommed their honey and after my recent taste testing, will have to try other varieties with my ribs.

The best honey I have ever had!!! Shipping was perfect and all jars wrapped with care. Will definitely order again!!!

The Ohia Lehua honey is truly the most complex, best tasting honeys ever. I discovered it on the island of Maui while at a farmer’s market. It was drizzled on an açaí bowl. When I got back home I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I had to call the shop to see where it was from, and sure enough, I was lead over to Big Island Bee’s. Also great customer service. Big kudos to you guys at Big Island Bee’s. I’ll never stop recommending this to honey lovers.

We stumbled across Big Island Bees while on a trip to the big island last year. Man, are we glad we did! What an amazing find!! Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical of the creamy appearance. My grandpa was a beekeeper and I have only ever seen golden honey or crystallized honey. The creamy appearance took me back . . . until I tried that first sample. Wow! What an amazing product!! We have never eaten honey like this — ever!! I am so thankful you guys ship to the mainland, because we go through A LOT of this! We put it in our coffee, on fresh sourdough, in tea. It’s just absolutely fabulous. I only wish the vanilla honey came in the 47 oz jars, too. I may never eat any other honey!

We received this as a gift from one of my employees who loves honey and Hawaii, as we do. Although we have tried other island Bee honeys, this was a first for this one. It won’t be our last. It’s beautifully fragrant and delicate in flavor. It enhances everything without taking over anything. Thank you Chao.