The holiday season is a time of warmth, connection, and showing appreciation. Yet, finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. This year, why not move beyond the predictable and explore gift ideas with honey? A beautifully crafted artisanal honey is one of the best Christmas gifts with honey you can give. Thoughtful honey as gifts offers a taste of nature and a memorable experience, making them the perfect gifts for honey lovers.
From the adventurous foodie to the tea enthusiast, this guide will help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
🎁 A Taste of the Golden State: Our Muth Trio CA Collection 🎁
This collection includes three of California’s greatest hits in the local honey, packaged in beautiful, old-fashioned muth jars with a cork. Sweet, floral, and beautifully unique, this honey gift box is a popular and elegant choice.
🌿 Ojai Sage Honey: A Delicate Taste of the Valley
Taste the delicate nectar from our Ojai Sage brush (it does not taste like sage!). It’s a rare, subtly sweet honey that captures the essence of the Ojai landscape. When the conditions are just right, the bees create this exquisite honey that is a local favorite.
Why choose it? It’s one of California’s most sought-after and delicate honey varieties, offering a pure, clean sweetness that won’t overpower.
Perfect for: Pairing with herbal teas (like Chamomile Comfort), light cheeses, or as a gentle sweetener.
🌸 Ojai Wildflower Honey: A Symphony of Ojai’s Flora
Enjoy the complexity of our Ojai Wildflower honey, a taste experience that changes slightly each year with the blooms in the Ojai Valley. It’s a true capture of nature’s bounty and a snapshot of the season.
Why choose it? A rich, complex, and ever-changing honey that perfectly represents the diverse ecosystem of the Ojai Valley.
Perfect for: A versatile, all-purpose honey. Great on toast, in bolder teas (like Irish Breakfast), or in recipes.
🍊 Orange Blossom Honey: The Scent of Spring
Our Orange Blossom is so pure you can smell the blossom in the honey! Despite its name, it doesn’t taste like oranges, but rather carries a unique, delicate sweetness. It is our most versatile honey and a beloved classic.
Pro tip: Try pairing this with our Ojai Pink Moment or The Countess Grey tea. The citrus and floral notes complement each other perfectly.
Why choose it? A universally loved, sweet, and floral honey that is the perfect, fail-safe choice for any kitchen.
Perfect for: Sweetening coffee and tea, drizzling on oatmeal, or using as a bright, natural sugar substitute.
Raw, Unfiltered Honey Collection | Loose Leaf Tea Collection | Shop All Gift Sets
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Muth Trio – CA Collection$ 45.00 -
The Countess Grey Loose Leaf Tea$ 15.00
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Ojai Pink Moment Loose Leaf Tea$ 15.00
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Irish Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea$ 15.00
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Chamomile Comfort Loose Leaf Tea$ 15.00
Now let’s jump into Heavenly Honey Gift Guide!
The Heavenly Honey Gift Guide
We’ve curated our favorite honey gifts and gift sets to help you find a thoughtful present for everyone on your list. From the culinary expert to the friend who needs a moment of calm, here are our top picks to make your holiday shopping simple and sweet.
For the Adventurous Foodie: A Journey of Taste
For the person who loves exploring new flavors, a single taste is never enough. Give them an entire experience they can savor.
- Featured Gift Set: The Honey Tasting In a Box is the ultimate honey gift idea for a curious palate. It includes 10 different honey varietals, complete with a tasting guide, making it one of the most unique honey themed gifts you can give.
- Individual Gift Idea: For a single, show-stopping flavor, gift a jar of our Raw Avocado Blossom Honey. Its rich, bold, molasses-like notes are a foodie’s dream for drizzling over sharp cheeses or creating savory glazes.
For the California Dreamer: A Taste of the Golden State
For those who appreciate local, artisanal products, give them a gift that tells the story of our beautiful Ojai valley.
- Featured Gift Set: The Muth Trio – CA Collection is a perfect example of a curated honey gift box. These beautiful gift boxes capture the unique terroir of California, featuring Ojai Sage, Ojai Wildflower, and Orange Blossom honeys.
- Individual Gift Idea: Want to give a simple taste of Ojai? A beautiful jar of our Ojai Wildflower Honey is a classic gift of honey that changes slightly with the seasons, capturing the essence of our valley.
For the Connoisseur: Unique & Unforgettable Flavors
For the person who has everything and appreciates the finer, rarer things in life, these are the perfect gifts for honey lovers.
- Featured Gift Set: The Muth Trio – Queens Collection is one of our most exclusive honey gift sets. It features our delicate Ojai Lavender Infused, jammy Wild Blackberry, and the unforgettable Meadowfoam honey.
- Individual Gift Idea: A single jar of our Meadowfoam Honey, with its surprising notes of toasted marshmallow, is an unforgettable and sophisticated honey themed gift on its own.
For the Queen Bee in Your Life: A Gift of Pampering
Celebrate the special person in your life with thoughtful honey gifts. These are the perfect honey bee gifts for her.
- Featured Gift Set: The Queen Bee Gift Pack is a customizable gift. It combines our premium honey, custom blended loose leaf tea, and charming accessories, making it one of the best bee honey gifts you can find.
- Individual Gift Idea: Create a small spa-moment gift. Pair one of our luxurious, honey-infused soaps with a bag of relaxing Chamomile Comfort Tea. (We suggest the Chamomile Comfort Soap, it has a beautiful scent!) It’s a thoughtful and practical way to show you care and one of our favorite honey bee gifts.
For the Tea Lover: A Moment of Sweet Comfort
For the person who finds joy in a perfect cup of tea, using honey as a gift is a gesture of warmth and comfort.
- Featured Gift Set: The Sweet Moment Gift Pack is the all-in-one solution for tea enthusiasts, functioning as a beautiful honey and tea gift set.
- Individual Gift Idea: Our guide has many gift basket ideas with honey, but you can also create your own custom pairing! A bag of our exclusive Ojai Lavender Zen tea with a jar of our Ojai Lavender Infused Honey (our ONLY infused honey!) makes an elegant and personal gift.
Perfect Stocking Stuffers & Add-Ons
Looking for smaller gifts of honey or the perfect addition to a larger present? These wonderful Christmas gifts with honey are sure to bring a smile.
- Honey-Infused Soaps: A touch of everyday luxury that’s both practical and beautiful.
- 2 oz. Mini Honey Jars: The perfect size to slip into a stocking for a sweet surprise.
- Individual Bags of Tea: A thoughtful little gift for a coworker, teacher, or friend.
More Gift Ideas with Honey: Creating a Custom Gift Basket
One of the best ways to create a truly personal gift is to build your own honey gift basket. Start with a beautiful basket and fill it with a curated selection of their favorite things. Combine a jar of our honey with local cheeses, artisanal crackers, and a bottle of wine. These creative gift basket ideas with honey allow you to tailor the gift perfectly to the recipient, showing just how much you care.
A Festive Recipe to Share: Holiday Spiced Orange Old Fashioned
A great gift is one that can be shared, and this festive cocktail is the perfect way to toast the season. This recipe uses our fragrant Orange Blossom Honey to add a bright, floral sweetness to the classic Old Fashioned, complementing the warm notes of bourbon and holiday spices. It’s a sophisticated and comforting drink for a chilly evening. We’ve also included a non-alcoholic version so everyone can raise a glass.
Holiday Spiced Orange Old Fashioned (Cocktail)
This is a bright, festive twist on a timeless classic. The delicate aroma of orange blossoms in the honey pairs beautifully with the orange peel and warming spices, creating a cocktail that’s both elegant and cozy.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 2 tsp Heavenly Honey Company Orange Blossom Honey
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish
- Large ice cube
Instructions:
- In a rocks glass, combine the Orange Blossom Honey and Angostura bitters.
- Express the orange peel over the glass by twisting it to release its citrus oils, then drop it into the glass.
- Add the bourbon and stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Place a large ice cube in the glass.
- Stir gently again for about 15-20 seconds to chill the drink.
- Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick.
Festive Spiced Orange & Honey Warmer (Mocktail Version)
This non-alcoholic version has all the festive flavor and aroma of the classic cocktail, making it the perfect warm drink for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz strong-brewed black tea (like Earl Grey or English Breakfast), hot
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp Heavenly Honey Company Orange Blossom Honey
- 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional, for aroma)
- 1 orange slice, for garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour the hot, freshly brewed tea into a mug.
- Add the fresh orange juice and Orange Blossom Honey, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Add the dash of bitters, if using.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick and serve warm.
Sweeten Your Holiday Season
This holiday season, give a gift that’s thoughtful, natural, and delicious. We hope these honey gift ideas have inspired you. Honey as gifts offers a touch of sweetness and warmth that everyone can appreciate. Explore our full collection of honey gift baskets and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What goes with honey for a gift?
Honey pairs beautifully with a variety of items! To create a wonderful honey gift set, consider combining it with gourmet cheeses, artisanal crackers, a bag of our organic loose-leaf tea, a wooden honey dipper, or our honey-infused soaps.
2. What are the best bee themed gifts for him?
While many bee themed items can be decorative, the best gifts are often practical. For him, focus on bold, culinary flavors. A jar of our rich Buckwheat Honey or savory Avocado Blossom Honey is a great choice. Our Muth Trio collections also make a sophisticated gift he can use for grilling or cocktails.
3. What are the best honey bee gifts for her?
For her, consider gifts that offer pampering and comfort. The Queen Bee Gift Pack and the Sweet Moment Gift Pack are perfect choices. Many bee themed items can feel generic, but our honey gifts like Lavender Infused Honey and honey-infused soaps feel personal and luxurious.
4. What are some honey gift basket ideas for a foodie?
The ultimate gift for a foodie is our Honey Tasting In a Box. Alternatively, you can build a custom honey gift basket by combining contrasting honeys—like our light Sage and dark Buckwheat—with fine cheeses, artisan bread, and a bottle of wine.
5. What are some honey themed gifts that are personal and practical?
Choosing honey as a gift is both personal and practical. Our honey-infused soaps are a perfect example, offering a touch of everyday luxury. A custom-selected tea and honey pairing based on the recipient’s tastes is also incredibly thoughtful and something they will genuinely use.
