This past Tuesday, February 18th, I had the honor of speaking with the dedicated production team at Beezy Beez Honey, the number 1 spot for local honey in Staten Island. At this unique grab and go, foodies alike can purchase raw, local honey that’s been unprocessed, along with other things such as specialty refreshers and coffees. They can even ask for a drizzle of raw honey in their morning or afternoon java! And, it’s more than just a honey shop. 

Recently, Beezy Beez launched a line of edibles. While CBD and THC are controversial topics of conversation, the team did not hesitate to share their experiences of how this natural approach to common health woes such as chronic pain, sleep issues, and anxiety changed their lifestyle. We also talked about how honey is made from start to finish at Beezy Beez. Read along to learn more!

Sidney Mansueto: What would you say is the first step to making edibles? 

Quality Assurance Manager: The first step is always having everything we need such as the right ingredients such as gelatin formula and the mold to make enough. 

Sidney Mansueto: Gotcha. Edibles have been proven by regular users and even the medical community to be a more natural and calming approach to common health issues, rather than resorting to over the counter, pharmaceutical medicine that often comes with rather concerning side effects. How have they helped you in your own wellness journey?

Quality Assurance Manager: I’ve had painful arthritis for years, but when I learned about CBD oil, I tried it and found it to work for me. Now, I apply it very frequently and think it’s helped me in other areas of life, especially here as the Quality Assurance Manager, where I am on my feet for most of the day, making sure operations run smoothly. 

Sidney Mansueto: I think if people want to use the THC edibles they should be able to take baby steps and learn how to use them responsibly and safely, especially with the fentanyl scare being so common nowadays. How does the team approach the words “safety first” in the process of making edibles?

Quality Assurance Manager: Just like honey, edibles are also strictly tested for safety, and with us being licensed by New York State to sell edibles, everything is 100% safe as it’s been tested. The only time a person could get a “bad bag” of marijuana is if they buy it from a dealer. Dealers sell products illegally, and are not tested or licensed by the state similar to how legitimate companies like ours are.  

Sidney Mansueto: As I understand, THC and CBD are two different things and I think it is great that people have options. What do you think is the better choice for a first timer who is interested in trying natural medicine?

Quality Assurance Manager: Definitely CBD, because it won’t get someone high and I think that’s a small step as well as one that could ease someone’s worry. CBD, like a lot of natural oils, is a good relaxer and very soothing. 

A key member of the production team shared with me not only how CBD has changed her overall health journey, but also how it has positively impacted her performance in the workforce. Working in quality assurance, she is constantly on the move and ensuring operations function before, during, and after peak honey production season. In addition to our conversation about Beezy Beez's edibles launch, we also talked about how Beezy Beez makes its signature product - fresh, raw local honey like no other honey I've tasted before. 

I was taken on a tour throughout the manufacturing site where large pieces of metal equipment were hooked up and prepared for honey making. 

Sidney Mansueto: Let’s talk about local honey. What’s a typical day of production like?

Quality Assurance Manager: Because honey production slowed down as it’s Winter, I’ll show you around the site to see how honey is made. During peak production in the spring and summer, we take the raw honey made from the bees and pour it into a metal machine to strip the honey from any bee leftovers such as chipped wood pieces from the hives. Once the honey is all clean, we take it to the next step of cleaning it extra. Once that is done, the honey gets bottled for distribution in a timed machine. 

Sidney Mansueto: It’s interesting to see up close how good manufacturing gets done. Are there any new honey creations coming?

Quality Assurance Manager: Currently we are working on something for dogs. We already have CBD dog biscuits for sale, but this new product is similar to honey. For humans though, we are working on restocking apple pie honey. 

Sidney Mansueto: I also heard about Blueberry Honey. I love anything with berries! Any word on when that will be on the shelves? 

Quality Assurance Manager: Blueberry honey is a summer thing, and it hasn't been made in a while. Maybe it will make a comeback next summer!

Sidney Mansueto: There is always something new to try at Beezy Beez. It was a pleasure speaking with you. Thank you for your time today!

Quality Assurance Manager: You're very welcome. 

After wrapping up my interview with the production team, I spent some time in the shop deciding what to bring back home for my folks to try. A jar of raw honey was a definite, I also brought home some natural lavender soap, to upgrade my self care routine by using only the best natural products. Everything is made pure and fresh at Beezy Beez Honey, and you can see for yourself when you visit the store at 3755 C Victory Boulevard, or shop online at http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

If you have grown tedious to the task of having a scavenger hunt through the grocery store shelves searching for that perfect bottle of honey, Beezy Beez has the solution to your problem! Healthy, delicious, and local is Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey - and it's made in New York!

What Makes Beezy Beez Honey Special?

1. Raw & Unfiltered for Maximum Health Benefits
   Unlike many commercial honey brands that undergo pasteurization, Beezy Beez Honey is raw and unfiltered, meaning it retains all the natural enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that make honey a true superfood. Whether you’re using it to soothe a sore throat, boost immunity, or sweeten your tea, you’re getting honey in its purest form.

2. Sourced Locally for Freshness and Quality
   Beezy Beez Honey is locally sourced in New York, ensuring a fresh, high-quality product that supports local beekeepers. This means every jar is packed with regional pollen, which can help with seasonal allergies—one of the many benefits of eating local honey.

3. A Variety of Unique Honey Products
   Beyond traditional raw honey, Beezy Beez offers CBD honey, Hot Honey, and other infused options, giving customers more ways to enjoy the benefits of honey. Whether you want a wellness boost or a spicy kick for your dishes, there’s a Beezy Beez product for you.

4. Available Online & In-Store
   Convenience is key, and Beezy Beez Honey is available both online at www.newyorkrawhoney.com and in select stores across Staten Island. Whether you’re picking up a jar in person or ordering from the comfort of your home, Beezy Beez ensures fast and easy access to the best honey in town.

Why Choose Local Honey?

Supporting local honey producers like Beezy Beez means you’re getting a fresher, healthier product while also helping the environment and sustaining local businesses. Unlike mass-produced honey that may be mixed with additives, Beezy Beez delivers pure, high-quality honey with a commitment to ethical beekeeping and sustainability.

Beezy Beez makes every batch of raw honey with the intention of making sure you will enjoy it. We produce and package our fresh honey in New York.

What Makes a Stable Colony in the Realm of Beekeeping

Beekeeping, or scientifically speaking, apiculture, is the care and raising of honeybees. These unique farmers are known for their expertise in honey farming and environmental friendly procedures that protect the safety of the Queen bee and worker bees. Beekeepers produce fresh honey that is healthier than regular honey that has gone through a filtering process of added sugars and other additives that can decrease the nutritional value of honey. At Beezy Beez Honey the well trained beekeepers are always committed to healthy standards before, during, and after the honey making process when manufacturing New York raw local honey. 

A group of bees is known as a colony. Before all of the sweet, delicious honey, comes the colony. The care and maintenance of a stable colony is very important towards the bees’ quality of life and socialization, and many beekeepers choose to raise their bees in areas where forage and flowers are abundant to provide the bees with a resourceful, nutrient rich space where they can consume the food they need to thrive and live a healthy life cycle. 

Good Beekeeping Calls for Flower Power - Bees Deserve the Best to Make NY Raw Local Honey

The first step to good beekeeping is getting to know what bees need to survive and thrive. Bees can make honey throughout the seasons of spring through early fall. In the winter, bees huddle inside their hive as a form of hibernation and warmth. When it comes to bee keeping, the best size hive for a beginner beekeeper is a 2 pound package, which comes with an estimate of 6,000-7,000 honey bees. It is best to keep the hive in a floral space, that gives bees a lot of potential spots for pollination and collecting nectar. 

Bees are Our Friends 

Bees are often associated with their signature sting that makes people fear them. The fact is, despite the assumptions, bees are friendly and only get aggressive when they feel threatened. So, when you see a bee and get the urge to swat it away fast- don’t! Instead, let the bees “bee” because they are gentle. Gentle to humans, bees provide us with healthy, lush gardens and delicious natural Beezy Beez raw local honey that is good for our health. Bees are hard working and productive members of the animal society, and although they are tiny, they are fierce. 

When humans live in fear of the bees and swat them, they are actively destroying the population. Bees, when threatened, only sting once and shortly after are deceased. Only female bees have stingers, and when there is no queen bee there is no honey to be made. Bees are crucial to the environment and necessary to cultivate vegetation.

Buy the Best New York raw Honey - Beezy Beez Honey is raw, local and New York's Premier Choice

Raw honey can be found in New York, in the borough of Staten Island at Beezy Beez Honey Shop and Cafe. The premier choice for raw honey and natural health essentials, walk on in or visit the website to purchase raw local Wildflower honey, Hott Honey, soaps, CBD gummies, and topicals such as oils for pain management. 

Come to Beezy Beez - 3755c Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

Buy fresh raw local NY honey online at 

http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

Buying the best products for your food pantry is easy when you choose to buy products that are local and made naturally. It is common to want the best and healthiest options you could find, and that begins with doing research on many factors that may influence your decision to purchase something, including customer reviews and ratings. Beezy Beez Honey is an all natural, raw local honey that combines flavor, nutrition, and freshness into a sweet golden blend you will enjoy. Beezy Beez raw Local Honey is proudly produced and packaged in New York, in the borough of Staten Island. 

Buying local matters because you will find that more foods are reliable and nutritional when you buy from an independent brand that has produced food with all natural ingredients, bringing trust between both the seller and the buyer. 

Beezy Beez Wildflower Honey is the perfect choice for a first time buyer, or someone who isn't used to eating honey frequently. Honey is a powerful super food, and, there are many benefits to eating it. A single spoonful of raw honey daily can provide a boost to your immune system and give you vitamins. The antioxidants found in raw honey are known to lower risk of disease, including certain cancers and heart disease. 

Beezy Beez Honey has an online wholesale store, and also a grab and go honey shop at 3755c Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314. New York raw honey can be bought online at this link:

http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ 

At Beezy Beez Honey, raw local honey is made sustainably with hard working honey bees whom we provide with clean and stress free hive care. While bees can be a pest in peoples' backyards, they are still our friends of nature. In addition to honey making, Beezy Beez Honey is also known for their natural soaps and lip balm, made from beeswax. We prefer to be resourceful at Beezy Beez, and nothing ever goes to waste. Leftover honeycomb beeswax is turned into soap and lip balm. Beezy Beez lip balm is avialble at affordable prices and you can select from a variety of flavors. Lip balm flavors include Strawberry, Melon, and also my personal favorite which is a 10/10- Blue Raspberry! Keep your lips smooth and warm this winter season with a soothing balm! 

Recently, we have been hard at work updating our menu with monthly specials, exclusive sales, and slowly introducing our hive to CBD and THC gummies. CBD and THC products are a conversational topic of controversy, but recent medical progress has shown results of the chemicals' ability to help people with pain management and sleep. Of course, we advise anyone interested in purchasing to bee responsible, and bee 21 or over.  

Beezy Beez Honey is always brewing something new! Whether you want to try a new style of honey or walk in for a refresher like the Berry Bossman, Beezy Beez is open for business six days a week. Come on in to the hive and bee a part of us!

A Brighter New Year Calls for Bolder Honey! 

Are you in the mood for a New Year, New You? Beezy Beez Honey can help you! New York Raw Honey that is harvested daily in Staten Island, Beezy Beez is the premier choice of raw honey. Raw honey is what many are switching to after years of buying regular honey. Unfiltered and unprocessed, every vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant you need is found in a batch of Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey.

When stepping into 2025, think of how you can lead a healthy lifestyle! You can be healthy with New York raw honey! Beezy Beez is the top choice in New York for raw honey! Adding honey into your daily life can not only help you meet any concerns you might have about your diet, but it can also improve your life in many ways, such as fighting seasonal allergies and boosting your immune system. 

Resolutions can help you achieve daily goals, no matter how big or small they may be, and in 2025 when you shop New York raw honey, Beezy Beez Honey is the honey you need to maintain an a healthy lifestyle that is filled with stability, balance, and exercise. Like many of New Year's resolutions, raw honey has the power to bring peace to our minds and bodies that need to de-stress, and remain calm when committing to achieving the goals we set. 

Find New York Raw Honey Online and In the New York Store! 

Why Beezy Beez Raw Honey? What Makes New York Raw Honey special?

-It's raw and local. Beezy Beez Raw Honey is made locally in New York at its own manufacturing site, where beekeepers are dedicated to sustaining eco-friendly environment for those we serve and of course the busy bees we work with.

-NO ADDITIVES! Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey is unfiltered, unprocessed, and unpasteurized. It is 100% Raw, 100% New York Honey. 

-We make our own products. Everything made from pure honey, soaps, lip balms, coffee, tea, and CBD/THC products is made entirely by us. We are also NY State-licensed to use any cannabis we may infuse our products with, as well as certified Kosher. 

-We have our own beekeeper! Beekeepers are well trained and dedicated to delivering fresh honey daily, and because we are bee-friendly, our environment remains sustainable for the honey bees and ensures they are handled with the best care.

Pure, unfiltered honey can be found near New York! www.newyorkrawhoney is the premier online marketplace to buy all things New York Honey! Beezy Beez Honey is proud to serve a collection of raw honey that you can buy in flavors such as Original Wildflower, Hott Honey,  non-infused or infused in CBD or THC. Our raw honey is 100% pure and made in Staten Island. The honey we make at Beezy Beez is truly a gem to be found only in New York. Beezy Beez makes their own products, with the help of a trusted in-house beekeeper who is dedicated as we are of delivering fresh batches daily. 

In addition to our house of honey and delicious honey products, walk on in to Beezy Beez Brew Cafe! Our New York cafe is known for coffee brewed to your liking, refreshing teas, pastries, and more! A specialty at our shop is raw honey infused coffee, you can make your cup of java a cold brew or order it hot to warm you up! Drinks can be infused with New York raw honey, and if you want to go a mile higher, you can get a buzz with one of our CBD/THC infused coffee. 

Beezy Beez is for sale at our Staten Island store, as well as many grocery shops, including ShopRite and delivery service Udderly Delicious!

Get New York Raw Honey at Beezy Beez Honey, or Udderly Delicious when you place an order for farm fresh Whole Milk: 

Beezy Beez Honey: 3755c Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 or www.newyorkrawhoney.com for online shopping

https://udderlydeliciousnyc.com/collections/beezy-beez-products

Make it a New Year's resolution to shop local in 2025!