Bluff City Honey Company

09/27/2025

📍 We’re all set up at the Olive Branch Craft Fair and the booth is lookin’ sweet!

Come stop by, say hello, and grab a jar (or two) of local honey straight from the heart of Germantown. Whether you’re stocking your pantry, picking up a gift, or just want to try something delicious, we’d love to see you.

🍯 Free samples
🛍️ Craft fair exclusive Hot Honey!
💛 Good vibes only

We're here all day and would love for you to swing by, snap a pic, and tag us in your haul. Come support local, meet your beekeeper, and treat yourself to something naturally sweet.

See you soon!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Bluff City Honey Co.

Today isn’t just about fireworks, cookouts, and summer sunshine — it’s about the freedom we share and the people we get to share it with.

Whether you're grilling out with neighbors, watching kids run barefoot through the yard, or sitting quietly with someone you love while the sky lights up, we hope your day is filled with laughter, gratitude, and the kind of joy that lasts.

Here’s to front porches, backyard celebrations, and the red, white, and blue. However you're celebrating, we’re proud to be part of this incredible country and to share it with folks like you.

With love from Bluff City Honey Co.

07/03/2025

Real Honey Isn't Cheap and Cheap Honey Isn't Real

Inspired by Norma May Honey

blackmountainhoney.co.uk

07/02/2025

🐝 BEE AWARE: Support Pollinators at Home and Beyond 🌼

Did you know pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are responsible for one-third of our food? Their populations are at risk, but YOU can make a difference.

Here’s how you can help:
🌸 Plant native flowers with varied shapes and bloom times
🚫 Skip the pesticides—especially neonicotinoids
🦋 Leave wild areas or add bee hotels to your yard
🗳️ Advocate for pollinator-friendly policies locally

➡️ Share this post to spread
💬 Tell us: What’s one thing you’ve done to help pollinators?

Let’s build biodiversity, protect our food systems, and create a better future for pollinators—starting in our own backyards.

06/26/2025

Sweeten Your 4th of July!

Planning a barbecue, picnic, or backyard hangout this Independence Day? Don’t forget the sweetest ingredient of the summer — locally harvested raw honey from Bluff City Honey Co.

Perfect for:
✅ Glazing ribs
✅ Drizzling on grilled fruit
✅ Mixing into marinades or dressings
✅ Stirring into festive drinks

This 4th of July, support local, eat delicious, and spread the sweetness.

🛒 Grab your jar now at bluffcityhoneyco.com before the fireworks start!

Local honey, crafted with love in Germantown, TN

06/25/2025

A single teaspoon of honey does indeed represent a remarkable feat of nature and teamwork.

According to scientific estimates, it takes about 12 worker bees their entire six-week lifespan to produce just one teaspoon (approximately 5 milliliters) of honey.

During this time, bees must visit roughly 2,000 flowers per day, and collectively fly over 55,000 miles to gather enough nectar.

Bees convert nectar into honey through a process of digestion and evaporation, storing it in honeycomb cells and fanning it with their wings to reduce moisture content.

This transformation is vital not just for human consumption but primarily as a food source for the hive during times of scarcity.

Each drop of honey thus encapsulates an extraordinary collective effort involving precision, endurance, and cooperation within the colony.

This highlights not only the value of honey but also the essential ecological role bees play in pollinating crops and maintaining biodiversity.

06/25/2025

☀️ Beat the Heat — the Sweet Way!

Summer days call for serious refreshment, and we’ve got just the thing. Our Honey Mint Lemonade is the perfect balance of tart, cool, and sweet — and it's made even better with our local raw honey. 🍋🌿🍯

This isn’t just lemonade… it’s a front-porch-sippin’, fresh-mint-stirrin’, “can I have another glass?” kind of drink. And yes — your taste buds will thank you.

Ready to cool down with something crave-worthy and naturally sweet?

Grab the recipe below and don't forget to pick up a bottle of our locally harvested honey today at bluffcityhoneyco.com



Makes about 1½ quarts
Ingredients
6 cups water
½ cup Bluff City Honry Cco honey
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnish: lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs

Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water and honey to a low simmer over low heat, whisking until honey is dissolved. Be careful to not overheat. We just want to help the honey dissolve. Add mint leaves and muddle using the back of a spoon.

Transfer the honey mixture to a pitcher using a sieve to filter out the mint leaves. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 5 cups of water. Refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes. Add ice to serve. Garnish with lemon and mint, if desired.

06/22/2025

Raw vs. Processed Honey: What's the difference?

Not all honey is created equal. 🍯

🔹 Raw honey is unheated, unfiltered, and full of natural enzymes, antioxidants, and flavor, just the way the bees made it.
🔸 Processed honey is often heated and filtered to improve shelf life and appearance… but it also strips out the good stuff.

At Bluff City Honey Co., we keep it raw, unfiltered, and local. Always.

Taste the difference for yourself.

Order now at bluffcityhoneyco.com

06/20/2025

The longest day of the year calls for something sweet. 🌞🍯

Happy Summer Solstice from Bluff City Honey Co!

As the sun lingers a little longer tonight, we're reminded of summer's warmth and growth, and the hardworking bees who make it all possible.

Whether you're drizzling honey on fresh fruit, stirring it into iced tea, or gifting it to a friend, let this season be a little sweeter, a little slower, and a little more local.

Order now at bluffcityhoneyco.com

06/18/2025

It’s International Picnic Day, and we’ve got the one ingredient that makes every picnic better: honey. 🍯🌻

Drizzle it on fresh fruit, add it to your lemonade, or bring a jar to go with cheese and crackers. However you enjoy it, our raw, local honey is the perfect plus-one for your blanket in the sun.

☀️ Sweeten your spread with a taste of Germantown.

🛒 Order now at bluffcityhoneyco.com

06/18/2025

It’s International Picnic Day, and we’ve got the one ingredient that makes every picnic better: honey. 🍯🌻

Drizzle it on fresh fruit, add it to your lemonade, or bring a jar to go with cheese and crackers. However you enjoy it, our raw, local honey is the perfect plus-one for your blanket in the sun.

☀️ Sweeten your spread with a taste of Germantown.

Order now at bluffcityhoneyco.com