Infused Honey Guide
Real ingredients. Raw honey. No shortcuts. Our Infused Honey collection starts where most brands stop — with genuine raw Central Florida Wildflower honey as the base, cold infused with organic fruits, flowers, and peppers over an extended period of time without heat. No artificial flavoring, no extracts, no cheap imported honey stretched with additives. What you taste in our Blueberry honey is actual organic blueberries. Our Hibiscus honey gets its stunning ruby color from real hibiscus petals — not food coloring. Our Thai Chili honey builds real heat from real peppers. This guide covers all six of our infused honeys: what they taste like, what makes each one unique, their potential wellness associations, and the best ways to use them. Whether you're drawn to the floral calm of Lavender, the immune-supporting richness of Elderberry, or the sweet heat of Jalapeño — there's an infused honey here for every palate and every purpose.
Infused Honey Guide
Infused Raw Honey 101
What makes Mitchem Bee Company infused honeys different from other infused honey brands?
Almost everything about how we do it. Most infused honeys on the market are made by heating the honey to speed up the infusion process — which works, but destroys the very enzymes, antioxidants, and raw qualities that make honey worth buying in the first place. Some brands skip real ingredients entirely and use cheap flavorings or flavor oils to fake the taste. We do neither. Our infused honeys are cold infused — real, organic ingredients steeped slowly into our raw Central Florida Wildflower honey over an extended period of time, without heat. It's slower, more labor-intensive, and the only way to preserve the raw integrity of the honey while developing genuine, full-bodied flavor from real ingredients. What you taste in our Lavender honey is actual lavender. Our Jalapeño honey has real jalapeños. It takes longer. It costs more. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
How many infused honey varietals does Mitchem Bee Company carry?
We currently offer six organic infused raw honey flavors: Blueberry, Lavender, Elderberry, Hibiscus, Jalapeño, and Thai Chili. Each one is cold infused with real organic ingredients into our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — no artificial flavoring, no extracts, no heat. And we're always working on what's next. Stay tuned.
What honey is used as the base for Mitchem Bee Company infused honeys?
Every infused honey we make starts with the same foundation: our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey, sourced from beehives in Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida. It's raw, unfiltered, and never blended with imported honey — which means the base itself is already exceptional before we add a single ingredient. Most infused honey brands use cheap, ultra-filtered honey as their base because the infusion is supposed to mask the flavor anyway. We don't need to mask anything.
Are Mitchem Bee Company infused honeys heated during production?
Never. Every infused honey we make is cold infused — real organic ingredients steeped slowly into raw honey without heat. This is slower and more labor-intensive than heat infusion, but it's the only way to preserve the raw integrity of the honey while developing genuine, full-bodied flavor from real ingredients. Avoid heating your infused honey above 125°F at home for the same reason.
What's the best way to try Mitchem Bee Company infused honeys?
Side by side if you can — the contrast between flavors is part of what makes them so fun to explore. Our Infused Raw Honey Sampler lets you try multiple flavors in 2 oz. portions before committing to a full 8 oz. jar. Available online or in person at our Leesburg shop or the Brownwood Farmers Market in The Villages every Saturday. If you already know what you want, all six flavors are available in a convenient plastic squeeze bottle or a stunning traditional glass jar.
Which Mitchem Bee Company infused honey should I try first?
Depends on what you're after. For something universally crowd-pleasing, start with Blueberry or Lavender — approachable, beautiful, and endlessly versatile. If wellness is your focus, Elderberry or Hibiscus are the ones our health-conscious customers reach for first. If you love heat, go straight to Jalapeño for a gentle introduction or Thai Chili if you want the real kick. Can't decide? The Infused Raw Honey Sampler takes the guesswork out entirely.
Infused Honey Guide
ORGANIC BLUEBERRY
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Blueberry Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Blueberry Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing plump, organic blueberries into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — no heat, no flavorings, no shortcuts. The result is a vibrant, fruit-forward honey that captures the bright, jammy essence of sun-ripened blueberries at peak harvest, perfectly complemented by the deep floral notes of our raw wildflower honey base. Available in a convenient plastic squeeze bottle or a stunning traditional glass jar.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Blueberry Infused honey taste like?
Bright, jammy berry sweetness with a subtle tang and a smooth, floral honey finish. It tastes like blueberries at the peak of summer — vivid, fresh, and genuinely fruit-forward without being artificial or cloying. The wildflower honey base adds depth and a natural floral complexity that elevates the blueberry rather than competing with it.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Blueberry Infused honey the best?
Because the blueberry flavor comes from actual organic blueberries, cold infused into raw honey — not from blueberry flavoring, extract, or oil. Most infused honeys on the market use heat or artificial flavoring to cut costs and speed up production. Ours takes longer and costs more because we refuse to compromise. The difference is immediately obvious in the taste — bright, real, and exactly what blueberry honey is supposed to be.
What are the potential health benefits of Blueberry Infused honey?
Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, long associated with cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and anti-inflammatory properties. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey — which retains naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and bee pollen — our Blueberry Infused honey brings together two genuinely nutrient-dense ingredients in one jar. We always recommend avoiding heating to preserve these properties, and consulting your healthcare provider for specific health guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What foods pair best with Blueberry Infused honey?
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes or waffles, goat cheese crostini, vanilla bean cheesecake, and a cold glass of lemonade are our top picks. It's also exceptional stirred into yogurt, drizzled over oatmeal, spread on toast with cream cheese, or used as a glaze for grilled chicken. Anywhere you want a bright, fruity lift — this honey delivers.
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ORGANIC LAVENDER
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Lavender Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Lavender Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing organic culinary-grade lavender buds into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — no heat, no artificial fragrance, no shortcuts. The result is a soft, velvety honey where the deep sweetness of the wildflower nectar is elevated by clean, herbal lavender notes. Elegant, aromatic, and genuinely soothing — one of our most beloved infusions.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Lavender Infused honey taste like?
Deeply floral and aromatic with soft herbal undertones and a smooth, clean finish. It's sophisticated without being overpowering — the lavender is present and beautiful, but it complements the honey rather than overwhelming it. Think of a blooming garden on a warm afternoon, captured in a jar. It's much more delicate and likely more surprising than you'd think. It's Megan's favorite infusion and it continues to delight customers who sample it at our farmers markets.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Lavender Infused honey the best?
We use organic culinary-grade lavender buds — not lavender extract, not lavender oil, not artificial lavender flavoring. Cold infused into raw honey without heat, the result is a genuinely aromatic, full-bodied lavender honey that tastes like the real thing because it is the real thing. Most lavender honeys on the market are flavored with extracts that produce a sharp, artificial taste. Ours is subtle, elegant, and exactly what lavender honey should be.
What are the potential health benefits of Lavender Infused honey?
Lavender has been used for centuries for its calming and soothing properties, and is widely associated with stress relief, sleep support, and anxiety reduction. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey — rich in naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and bee pollen — our Lavender Infused honey is a genuinely relaxing addition to an evening routine. Many of our customers stir a spoonful into chamomile or Earl Grey tea before bed. Avoid heating to preserve the raw honey's properties. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What foods pair best with Lavender Infused honey?
Warm scones, Earl Grey tea, vanilla bean ice cream, and soft cheeses like Brie and Chèvre are our top recommendations. It's also beautiful drizzled over fresh fruit, stirred into lemonade, used as a glaze for roasted salmon, or spread on warm biscuits. And for a truly special evening ritual — a spoonful stirred into warm chamomile tea before bed.
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ORGANIC ELDERBERRY
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Elderberry Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Elderberry Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing organic elderberries into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — producing a deep, purple-hued nectar that brings together the best of the hive and the hedgerow. No heat, no artificial ingredients, no shortcuts. It's one of our most nutrient-dense infusions and a favorite among customers who prioritize wellness alongside flavor.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Elderberry Infused honey taste like?
Deep, dark berry notes with an earthy tartness and a smooth, honeyed finish. It's sophisticated and complex — the elderberry brings a rich, almost wine-like depth that pairs beautifully with the bright floral notes of the wildflower honey base. Bold enough to stand on its own by the spoonful, versatile enough to transform everything it touches.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Elderberry Infused honey the best?
Elderberry has exploded in popularity as a wellness ingredient — which means the market is flooded with elderberry products that cut corners on quality. Ours uses real organic elderberries, cold infused into raw honey without heat, preserving the integrity of both ingredients. No elderberry extract, no syrup, no artificial flavoring. Just real elderberries and real raw honey, done the right way by a Florida family that has staked their name on never compromising.
What are the potential health benefits of Elderberry Infused honey?
Elderberry is one of the most studied natural wellness ingredients in the world, long associated with immune system support, antiviral properties, and cold and flu relief. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey — which retains naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and bee pollen — our Elderberry Infused honey is a powerful wellness combination that many of our customers make part of their daily routine, especially during cold and flu season. Avoid heating to preserve these properties. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What foods pair best with Elderberry Infused honey?
Hot herbal tea, overnight oats, chia seed pudding, and a warm slice of lemon loaf are our top picks. It's also exceptional stirred into smoothies, drizzled over yogurt, used as a glaze for roasted duck or pork, or taken straight by the spoonful as a daily wellness ritual. The deep berry flavor also makes it a stunning cocktail ingredient — try it in a bourbon sour or a sparkling elderflower spritz.
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ORGANIC HIBISCUS
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Hibiscus Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Hibiscus Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing premium organic hibiscus petals into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — producing a stunning deep ruby-red nectar that is as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. No heat, no artificial color, no shortcuts. The vibrant crimson hue comes entirely from the hibiscus petals themselves, and the flavor is a bright, tart, floral experience unlike anything else in our lineup.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Hibiscus Infused honey taste like?
A luscious blend of honeyed sweetness and bright, tart floral notes with a refreshing, berry-like finish. Think cranberry meets rose with a honey backbone — vivid, tangy, and genuinely refreshing. It's one of our most visually striking and flavor-forward infusions, and a consistent favorite among customers who love something a little unexpected.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Hibiscus Infused honey the best?
The color alone tells the story — that deep ruby red comes entirely from real organic hibiscus petals steeped slowly in raw honey, not from artificial coloring or hibiscus extract. Cold infused without heat, the flavor is bright, genuine, and complex in a way that artificially flavored hibiscus honey simply can't replicate. It's also one of the most visually stunning jars we make — the glass jar version in particular is a showstopper on any table or in any gift basket.
What are the potential health benefits of Hibiscus Infused honey?
Hibiscus has been used in traditional medicine across cultures for centuries and is widely studied for its potential to support cardiovascular health, including blood pressure management. It's also rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins — the same compounds that give it its vivid red color — and has been associated with anti-inflammatory properties and liver health support. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey, our Hibiscus Infused honey brings together two genuinely antioxidant-rich ingredients. Avoid heating to preserve these properties. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What foods pair best with Hibiscus Infused honey?
Iced herbal teas, Greek yogurt, fresh goat cheese, and seasonal fruit tarts are our top recommendations. It's also exceptional stirred into sparkling water or lemonade for a stunning natural drink, drizzled over vanilla ice cream, used as a glaze for grilled salmon or chicken, or swirled into a cocktail. The glass jar version makes one of the most beautiful gifts we offer — the color alone stops people in their tracks.
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ORGANIC JALAPEÑO
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Jalapeño Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Jalapeño Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing fresh organic jalapeño peppers into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey — creating a bright, savory-sweet infusion with a light, approachable heat that enhances food without overwhelming it. The entry point into our hot honey collection, it's a versatile kitchen staple that delivers bold jalapeño flavor with a gentle warmth perfect for everyday use.
Heat Level: Light — Bright jalapeño flavor with a mild, friendly glow. Great for heat-curious beginners.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Jalapeño Infused honey taste like?
Bright and crisp with grassy, vegetal jalapeño notes and a smooth, mellow sweetness. The heat is present but approachable — a gentle, building warmth that complements the natural floral sweetness of the wildflower honey base. It's the hot honey for people who want bold flavor with a manageable kick, not just heat for heat's sake.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Jalapeño Infused honey the best?
Hot honey has become a trend — which means the market is full of products made with artificial heat, pepper extracts, or cheap imported honey as the base. Ours uses real organic jalapeño peppers, cold infused into raw Florida wildflower honey without heat. The jalapeño flavor is genuine and bright — grassy, vegetal, and fresh — not the flat, one-dimensional heat you get from extract-based hot honeys. Real ingredients, raw honey, no shortcuts. That's the Mitchem difference.
What are the potential health benefits of Jalapeño Infused honey?
Jalapeños contain capsaicin — the compound responsible for their heat — which has been widely studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, metabolism-boosting, and pain-relieving properties. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey, which retains naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and bee pollen, our Jalapeño Infused honey is a genuinely functional ingredient that tastes incredible. Avoid heating to preserve the raw honey's properties. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What foods pair best with Jalapeño Infused honey?
Cornbread, fish tacos, sharp cheddar cheese, and grilled pineapple are our top picks. It's also exceptional drizzled over fried chicken, pizza, charcuterie boards, roasted vegetables, or used as a glaze for grilled shrimp or salmon. Stir it into a margarita or a mezcal cocktail for a sweet-heat twist that will become your new signature drink. Anywhere you'd reach for hot sauce — try this instead.
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ORGANIC THAI CHILI
What is Mitchem Bee Company Organic Thai Chili Infused Raw Honey?
Our Organic Thai Chili Infused Raw Honey is made by cold infusing potent organic Thai chilies into 8 oz. of our pure raw Central Florida Wildflower honey. Designed for the heat-seeker, it delivers a sharp, clean, medium heat balanced by a natural floral finish that makes it genuinely complex rather than just hot. If you want bold pepper flavor with a satisfying kick that builds and lingers — this is your honey.
Heat Level: Medium — A serious, satisfying heat with real depth and a tropical pepper finish.
What does Mitchem Bee Company Thai Chili Infused honey taste like?
Initial notes of deep floral sweetness followed by a sharp, clean heat and a savory, tropical pepper finish. The Thai chili brings a bright, piercing heat that builds quickly and lingers — but the raw wildflower honey base keeps it balanced and genuinely delicious rather than just punishing. It's a symphony of heat, not a one-note burn.
What makes Mitchem Bee Company Thai Chili Infused honey the best?
Thai chili honey is one of the most unforgiving infusions to get right — too much heat and it's unpleasant, too little and it's pointless. Ours uses real organic Thai chilies, cold infused into raw honey without heat, which preserves the bright, clean pepper flavor that makes Thai chilies so distinctive. The result is a hot honey with genuine complexity — floral, sweet, sharp, and savory all at once — rather than the flat, extract-driven heat most hot honeys deliver. If you want the real thing, this is it.
What are the potential health benefits of Thai Chili Infused honey?
Thai chilies are among the most capsaicin-rich peppers available, and capsaicin has been extensively studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, metabolism-boosting, cardiovascular, and pain-relieving properties. Combined with our raw, unfiltered wildflower honey — rich in naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and bee pollen — our Thai Chili Infused honey is a genuinely functional ingredient with serious culinary credentials. Avoid heating to preserve the raw honey's properties. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What foods pair best with Thai Chili Infused honey?
Fried chicken, wood-fired pepperoni pizza, grilled shrimp, and a bold mezcal cocktail are our top picks. It's also exceptional drizzled over crispy Brussels sprouts, used as a glaze for grilled salmon or pork belly, stirred into ramen or noodle dishes, or served alongside sharp aged cheeses on a charcuterie board. For the adventurous: a drizzle over vanilla ice cream. Sweet heat at its finest.