There is wide knowledge about the benefits of raw honey such as Beezy Beez, but there are many things you probably do not know about bees, honey, and the work bees do in between the production off honey. These Five Fun Facts will surprise you, as well as make great story time the next time you go out and buy a jar of honey.

1. Honey is a preservative. Yes, while the sweet golden liquid of nature is best known for healing wounds and being a nutritious snack, for many years honey has been used as a preservative to preserve the quality of fruits and other perishable items, keeping them fresh longer without the risk of food spoiling, as fruits and vegetables spoil quickly when not stored correctly.

2. Honey bees understand adapting to survive, and in the winter, the bees form in a cluster, and vibrate n unison to help each other survive. This allows them to form a safe spot for the Queen bee as well as the brood bees. They work together to protect one another from the harsh temperature of the Winter season.

3. Honey comes in a variety of flavors, in a wide range from sweet to spicy to floral to fruity, depending on the type of flowers visited by the bees.

4. Honey has an eternal shelf life because it is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from surrounding air and retains it, aiding in preservation. Honey can outlast any other item in your pantry!

5. Bees are tiny, but very mighty! With their astonishing ability to travel at maximum, lengthy speeds, bees can travel for longer distances than one might assume. To produce one pound of honey, a colony would have to buzz and fly 55,000 miles!

These fun facts can create important conversations in a variety of settings, whether that be during a trip to the grocery store when buying honey, a coffee date with your best friend, or your group of students during afternoon story time. There is a lot to learn about bees and the things they do, and just how amazing they are at their job of making honey and maintaining a tidy environment. When you buy a jar of honey like Beezy Beez, you get the same liquid as in the store, but only Beezy Beez is raw and unprocessed, made with nature's help and free from the sugars and additives found in many over processed and commercialized brands of honey.

When you choose Beezy Beez, you get the same food product, just made with better ingredients! At our web store http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ you can purchase a jar of Beezy Beez, New York's finest Raw Honey, made special to perfection in New York City! You can even come into our storefront on Victory Boulevard to see for yourself how special Beezy Beez is, now with late hours to suit your schedule and our customers! We are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM, Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Saturdays form 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Come buzz by whenever you can!

Based right in the borough, Beezy Beez New York Honey is the treat you must try! Produced, packed, and bottled at our Staten Island manufacturing site, this raw, local honey is something you have never tasted before. A nature friendly and health conscious alternative to over-processed store bought honey brands, Beezy Beez has the sweet flavor and the vitamins and minerals you need to maintain good health, and a big bonus is that you’ll be able to help a New York small business grow! The growth and development of small businesses are important to the prosperity of any community, and in a place like New York opportunity is booming! 

While original Beezy Beez New York Raw Honey is a staple item of our menu, there is much more to try when you walk into our shop or purchase online for delivery. Honey is special to the Beezy Beez brand, as well as the well-being of our customers. In addition to producing raw honey, Beezy Beez offers a selection of infusions to suit your taste buds and self-care needs. Other ways you can buy honey are:

-Creamed Honey (Which has the taste of regular honey, but is creamier and smooth for spreading)

-Italian-Infused Black Truffle Honey (Pour a little of this on a dish of pasta)

-Pecan Honey (This fall flavor will be a hit when added to toast, cinnamon rolls, or even on a slice of warm bread)

-Hott Honey (This blend of spice is a fan favorite and will add a kick of fire to steak, chicken, and pork chops)

We also have balms, soaps, and face and body creams available for purchase, for a more natural skincare routine. Many of the balms and creams are very good for pain management and soothing symptoms. Beezy Beez is more than just a honey company, with a full store and a coffee and pastry menu, as well as other infused products for sale including cookies and dog treats- yes, dog treats for that special pet in your life! There is something for everyone at Beezy Beez. 

We are licensed by New York State to produce and manufacture our infused products. Our honey is available to purchase in store and on our website. Visit http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/  for more information on our menu.

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey just announced plans for later hours, to cater to the laters who are unable to grab a coffee or try some raw local honey earlier in the day. Whether it be due to work or those urgent errands, everyone needs a break and a breather. Self-care is important, and what's self-care without a delicious coffee or some tea? This Staten Island-based shop has many to select from, and now later hours will help so many in maintaining the healthy lifestyle they need. At Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey, we seek to encourage a healthy lifestyle through pure honey, farm to table foods, and holistic wellness. 

The new hours for Beezy Beez Honey are:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

Saturdays: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

With these new and updated late hours, we hope that we can meet customers' expectations and inspire community engagement, helping people learn more about small businesses and how they can help their community thrive by supporting small businesses. Many small businesses are based off of large ideas, and helping a small business such as Beezy Beez will help people learn more about our purpose and how we give back to the community. 

When you visit our website at http://www.newyorkrawhoney.com/ , you can find out more about our store and our products, including our New York Raw Honey which you can buy in different sizes. 

Beezy Beez Raw Local Honey is an unprocessed, pure honey. You can find it in many of our delicious coffees, such as the "All Hail Honey" and the "Tropic Like It's Hot". Of course, if you just want an iced coffee with honey in it, we can make that happen if you can't decide on a signature drink! Our coffees are one of our specialties. So, run don't walk and come to Beezy Beez Honey today! We're now open late!