![]() Honeybees use their tubular tongues to suck nectar out of flowers, storing it in one of their two stomachs. Was I alone in thinking that bees stung flowers and carried their nectar to hives where it later crystallized into honey? For those of you who share my honey handicap, I’ll briefly explain the actual process. Where do I even start? Perhaps by revealing how I thought honey was made before meeting Haley (please don’t judge me). Savannah Bee Company does an impeccable job informing its customers of honey’s intricacies, offering people not just a product, but an education. By comparing the texture and taste of each honey, it becomes clear that honey, like wine and coffee, has its own set of complexities. We learned that some honeys, like Italian acacia honey, are very rare as they depend on the climate of small regions. I loved the honeycomb and the Winter White Honey, which is a seasonal spreadable honey that’s flavored with a hint of cinnamon. ![]() Most notably (for honey addicts like me), there is a honey bar where you can taste all of the company’s concoctions. In addition to its honey and honey-infused body products, the store sells art such as silver honeycomb necklaces designed by a local SCAD student, and Liz Guri’s encaustic paintings (which are created with “paint” made by mixing Savannah Bee Company’s beeswax with colored pigments). To help treat struggling turtles, the company donates $3 to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for each bottle of its Bee Buddies Honey sold. I adore sea turtles, and didn’t know that injured ones respond better to honey than they do to modern medicine. Haley explained to us right off the bat that the company strongly emphasizes bee education and community collaboration. There is a seating area that is nestled in a giant man-made beehive, where kids can play and adults can sip on their honey coffee or honey mint limeade. It is casual, but well-organized, with its products showcased in a way that’s not at all pushy. I found the store’s ambience to be warm and welcoming, with wood predominating the décor and sunlight streaming through the windows. She entertainingly reminisced about the company’s history, led us through a honey-tasting, and patiently answered all of the ridiculous questions that swarmed through my brain during the tour. Haley, a young woman who is just as sweet as the product she promotes, enthusiastically greeted us upon our arrival. The tour made me even more of a fanatic, and I might need a follow-up lesson from Haley relaying the dangers of overdosing on honey. In the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll admit that I shamefully never considered how honey is produced before our visit. Also, honey could easily classify as my favorite food, so it’s only natural that I’d appreciate seizing some of Haley’s knowledge. One small component of her job involves posting a daily honeybee fact, which I find fascinating, because…well, I geek out on things like this. Just a few minutes with Haley make that email seem like a mere Cliffsnotes synopsis of the product. Perhaps you’ve received the mass email that’s been circulating which highlights honey’s multiple (and sometimes surprising) uses. In fact, honey is no stranger to praise, as its healing qualities were touted as early as ancient Greek and Roman times. By now, most people recognize the many beneficial properties that honey possesses. ![]() In late February, The Glutton’s Digest was invited to Savannah Bee Company’s flagship store for a private tour with Haley Bowers, who is responsible for the company’s Social Media Marketing.
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