Complete Raw Honey Guide — Benefits & Uses
Is raw honey better? Learn the difference between raw vs regular honey, crystallization, and proper storage.
RAW • UNFILTERED • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
California Raw Honey — Nature's Golden Nectar from Northern California
Pure, unfiltered raw honey and convenient honey sticks — harvested by family beekeepers in Northern California since 1892 and never heated above 95°F.
- 100% Raw & Unfiltered
- Free shipping over $50
- Family Beekeepers Since 1892
- Never Heated Above 95°F
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Raw Honey, On the Go
The same raw, unfiltered California honey — portioned into individual sticks. Toss one in a bag, stir it into tea, or pack it in a lunchbox without carrying a jar.
$24.99Shop Honey SticksWhy raw honey
Pure, unfiltered, straight from the hive
NorCal Nectar honey is never heated or processed — every enzyme and pollen grain stays intact. Our bees forage coastal wildflower meadows and redwood-forest blooms across Northern California, so each jar of raw wildflower honey preserves what the bees actually made.
Family Beekeepers
Est. 1892 — four generations
100% Pure Honey
No chemicals, no processing
Naturally Sourced
Coastal wildflower and redwood-forest blooms
Curious what actually separates raw honey from the pasteurized jars at the grocery store? Our raw honey guide breaks down crystallization, storage, and how to tell the difference before you buy.
Every day, not just special occasions
A spoonful changes breakfast
Over toast, stirred into tea, drizzled on yogurt or straight off the spoon. Raw honey keeps for years in the cupboard — one jar goes a long way.
California Honey Farm — Family Beekeepers Since 1892
Four generations of sustainable beekeeping in Northern California. Our raw honey is never heated, filtered, or processed — just pure honey straight from our hives to your table. We practice ethical beekeeping that supports local bee populations.
Read Our StoryOur process
From hive to jar
No shortcuts between the comb and your cupboard.
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Harvested at peak flow
Frames are pulled from our Northern California hives when nectar flow peaks, leaving the bees enough honey to thrive.
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Never heated above 95°F
We coarse-strain to remove wax and debris, then bottle without pasteurizing — the natural enzymes and pollen stay intact.
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Bottled and shipped fresh
Each jar is packed by hand at our Northern California facility and shipped directly to your door.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our honey is never heated above 95°F and is only coarse-strained to remove wax and debris — the pollen, enzymes, and natural antioxidants remain fully intact.
Orders over $50 ship free. Below that, flat-rate shipping is $4.90.
Individually portioned raw honey in a sealed straw — the same honey we sell in jars, sized for tea, travel, or a lunchbox. Our Honey Sticks are raw California honey; the separate Clover Honey Sticks line is US Grade A clover honey, not raw and not from California.
Keep jars sealed at room temperature out of direct sunlight — refrigeration isn’t necessary and can speed up crystallization. Crystallization is natural in raw honey; set the jar in a warm water bath below 110°F and stir until it liquefies again.
Honey cannot receive a true organic certification in the United States because bees forage up to five miles, but we partner with organic farms and pesticide-free wildlands to keep their nectar sources clean.
Yes. We hand-pack gift orders with recyclable cushioning and never include pricing slips in the box.
More questions? Visit the full FAQ page.
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