Wai Meli

Big Island Moonbow Farms is a small-scale beekeeping venture located on Hawai’i Island.

Inspired by the plight of the honeybee in Hawai’i and worldwide, we have been caring for honeybees in an organic fashion since 2011.

07/28/2026

Which varietal is the right one for you? Are you sweet like Kiawe Blossom? Spicy like Christmas Blossom? Rare like Māmane?

Take the free quiz on our website to discover Wai Meli’s terroir-driven Hawaiian honey through our curated recommendations. Explore flavors, floral sources, and find your ideal match.

Take the quiz: https://waimeli.com/pages/honey-recommendations

07/21/2026

Summer is here 🌞. Beat the heat with a refreshing cocktail. Here's our favorite:

Bees Knees
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 oz Honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water dissolved together)
- Garnish: Lemon twist

Our sugar-sweet Kiawe Blossom honey is perfect for sweetening this cocktail.

07/14/2026

Introducing a new, special edition varietal: Māmane. Only 600 jars of this very special honey have been harvested this year. And once it's gone, it's gone. Endemic to Hawai'i and incredibly rare, Māmane nectar is harvested by our bees in the high-elevation dry forests of Mauna Kea.

This light honey made from its bright yellow flowers' nectar is complex, with refined grassy notes and an after taste of bright mint. Our Māmane raw, Hawaiian honey is lightly crystallized and maintains a delightfully spreadable texture.

Available exclusively online. Order now at https://waimeli.com/products/mamane-blossom-honey.

07/11/2026

Jun is a fermented beverage made with green tea and honey, often referred to as the “champagne of kombucha.” It is lighter, smoother, and naturally effervescent.

By using our raw Hawaiian honey, Jun develops a clean, nuanced flavor that reflects the same floral sources found in our varietals.

You can find Wai Meli Jun on tap across Hawaiʻi Island at:
Kanaka Kava
Big Island Brewhaus
U'ila Records
Kohala Grown Market and more!

A refreshing way to experience honey in a completely different form.

07/06/2026

Behind every jar of Kiawe Blossom honey is a labor of love.

Harvesting its honey means working in the heat, getting sandy and risking being impaled by its up to 4-inch long thorns. The formidable Kiawe tree thrives where other plants would quickly perish, surviving the harsh and dry, beach-side conditions by developing deep taproots.

But it's all worth it for the sugar-sweet honey produced by its pale yellow blossoms. Opening a jar of Kiawe Blossom honey feels like summer.

06/29/2026

Celebrate the 4th of July this upcoming weekend with simple and delicious Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken:

- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons Wai Meli Christmas Berry honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

Whisk together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, and oil. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, then grill until cooked through.

Our Christmas Berry honey's rich, slightly spicy sweetness complements the savory garlic and caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a balanced, flavorful dish made for gathering.

06/22/2026

That white, creamy texture in your jar? That's a good thing.

Crystallization is one of the clearest signs that your honey is 100% raw and unadulterated, exactly as nature made it. Swipe to learn why Wai Meli honey crystallizes, why we're proud of it, and what to do if you prefer a more liquid consistency.

Spoiler: it has never, ever gone bad. 🍯

06/15/2026

Get to know our new labels: We've refreshed our labels to help you choose the best raw, Hawaiian honey for you.

Our new labels feature the name of the varietal on the label and custom art tamper seal. The labels also feature tasting notes, the USDA Organic certification and an illustrated tribute to our bees.

06/08/2026

We are honored to share that Wai Meli has once again been recognized by the Good Food Awards for our Kiawe Blossom Honey and Lehua Blossom Honey.

Our raw, unheated, organic Hawaiian honeys continue to be celebrated for their quality, integrity, and connection to place.

It is always a joy to be part of a community that values thoughtful production and honest ingredients. We are grateful to everyone who supports this work, from our team to our customers and fellow producers.

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Hawi, HI

Website

http://waimeli.com/

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