Sweet Corporate Gifting Ideas: Why Honey is the Perfect Gift

In the world of business, showing appreciation is key to building lasting relationships. But finding the right gift can be a challenge. The search for memorable and effective corporate gifting ideas often leads to the same uninspired choices. This year, move beyond the predictable and give a gift that’s thoughtful, unique, and delicious: artisanal honey. These unique corporate gifts are a wonderful departure from the ordinary.

A jar of raw, unfiltered honey is more than just a sweet treat; it’s a taste of nature, a gesture of wellness, and a memorable experience. Unlike generic gift baskets or impersonal gift cards, a high quality honey tells a story of craftsmanship and care—reflecting the very values you want to convey to your clients, customers, and team members. At Heavenly Honey Company, we believe the perfect corporate gifts should be natural, beautiful, and something everyone can enjoy.

What Makes Honey The Golden Choice?

• A Taste of Luxury: Our artisanal honeys are a world away from the average sweetener. Each varietal, from the robust Avocado Blossom to the delicate Sage, offers a unique flavor profile. It’s a premium, gourmet experience that shows you invested in premium corporate gifts.

• A Gift of Wellness: Raw, unfiltered honey is celebrated for its natural properties. It’s a wholesome alternative to processed sugars and a soothing remedy for a sore throat, making it a thoughtful corporate gift that promotes well-being.

• Universally Appreciated: Honey is a beloved staple in kitchens around the world. It’s a versatile and family-friendly gift that recipients will genuinely use and enjoy, whether in their morning tea, drizzled on oatmeal, or used in a favorite recipe.

• Memorable & Unique: Each jar of our honey tells the story of its origin—the Ojai Valley, the wildflower fields of California, or the blackberry brambles of Oregon. It’s a conversation starter and a unique gift that will be remembered long after it’s been enjoyed. These make for some of our favorite corporate gifts.

Corporate Gifting Ideas for Employees

Show your team members how much you value their hard work with a gift that encourages them to relax and recharge. These employee gift ideas are perfect for showing appreciation, and we have excellent corporate gifting ideas for employees that fit any budget.

• The Morning Boost Box: Help your team start their day right. Pair our bold Scottish Breakfast organic loose-leaf tea, we named it Scottish Lilt with our rich and versatile Ojai Wildflower Honey. With its delightfully varied notes this honey is the perfect, resilient sweetener for a morning cup of tea or coffee. It’s a wonderful example of thoughtful employee gifts.
  
• The Zen Desk Kit: Encourage moments of calm during a busy workday. Combine our exclusive Ojai Lavender Zen tea, with its soothing spearmint and lavender notes, with a jar of our rare Sage Honey. This pairing is one of our most popular corporate gifting ideas for employees to promote wellness.

Corporate Gifting Ideas for Clients

When gifting to clients, you want to make a lasting impression of quality and sophistication. These corporate gifts for clients are designed to be both elegant and memorable. Explore these corporate gifting ideas for clients to strengthen your business relationships.

• A Taste of California: Present curated gift boxes that tell the story of our beautiful state. Feature a trio of Local California-sourced honeys: the local Orange Blossom Honey, the rare Sage Honey, and the wild Buckwheat Honey. This collection showcases the diverse terroir of California and represents a truly premium corporate gift.
  
• The Gourmet Experience: For the client who appreciates fine food, our Muth Trio CA Collection and Muth Trio Queens Collection are collections of three very unique honeys in an equally unique muth jar.  Our Ojai Lavender Infused, Oregon Wild Blackberry and Oregon Meadowfoam honeys are perfect for a charcuterie board and sure to make everyone smile! This is one of our best gifts to clients and a sophisticated choice among our corporate gifting ideas for clients.

Corporate Gifting Ideas for Customers

Thank your loyal customers with a sweet surprise that shows your gratitude and keeps your brand top-of-mind. Consider these corporate gifting ideas for customers to foster loyalty.

• The Sweetest Thank You: Delight your customers with a jar of our Wild Blackberry Honey. This unique honey is a rare treat that tastes remarkably like fresh blackberry jam, making it a wonderful way to express gratitude. This is one of the best corporate gifting ideas for customers.
  
• The Cozy Comfort Duo: Perfect for the holiday season, pair our Cinnamon Apple Spice tea with our Creamy Sunflower Honey with Organic Cinnamon. This combination is the essence of comfort in a cup, making for excellent corporate holiday gifts. We have many more corporate gifting ideas for customers like this one.

Top Corporate Gifts

When you need a fail-safe option that is sure to please everyone, these universally loved pairings are among the top corporate gifts.

• The Crowd-Pleaser: You can’t go wrong with our Orange Blossom Honey. It’s a “fail-safe option, universally loved.” Pair it with our Ojai Orange Bliss tea for a perfectly harmonious gift set. These consistently rank among the top corporate gifts for their wide appeal.
  
• A Spoonful of Comfort: Our Clover Honey, with its surprising notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, is a true comfort food. This special honey makes an excellent standalone gift, solidifying its place as one of the top corporate gifts available.

Unique Corporate Gifts

Stand out from the crowd with custom corporate gifts that are truly one-of-a-kind. When you need truly unique corporate gifts, look no further.

• The Ojai Exclusive: Offer a gift that can’t be found anywhere else. Our Lavender Infused Honey is handcrafted in Ojai for the perfect balance of flavors. Pair it with our Ojai Pink Moment tea, another exclusive blend that honors a magical Ojai sunset. This gift set is not just unique; it has a beautiful story.
  
• The Spreadable Delight: Surprise your recipients with a new honey experience. Our Creamy Sunflower Honey is transformed into a luxurious, spreadable treat. Its unique texture makes it an unexpected and memorable choice—a truly standout among unique corporate gifts.

Explore our full collection of Raw, Unfiltered Honeys and Custom Blend Organic Teas to start building your perfect corporate gift today!

A Recipe for Success: Share a Taste of Honey

A truly memorable gift is one that creates an experience, and there’s no better experience than sharing a delicious, homemade treat. This Salty Honey Pie is the perfect example—a sophisticated dessert that feels both modern and timeless. It balances a sweet, floral custard center with a crisp, savory salt finish that is simply unforgettable.

Using our Ojai Wildflower Honey adds a nuanced sweetness that makes this recipe truly special. It’s a sophisticated yet comforting pie perfect for sharing with valued clients, colleagues, or your own team.

Salty Honey Pie with Ojai Wildflower Honey

Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour Yield: 1, 2, or 3 (9-inch) pies

Ingredients (with scaling options)

Below are the ingredient quantities needed to make 1, 2, or 3 pies.

For the Crust:

• All-purpose flour: 1 ¼ cups / 2 ½ cups / 3 ¾ cups
• Kosher salt: ½ tsp / 1 tsp / 1 ½ tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp / 2 tsp / 1 tbsp
• Cold unsalted butter, cubed: ½ cup (1 stick) / 1 cup (2 sticks) / 1 ½ cups (3 sticks)
• Ice water: ¼ cup / ½ cup / ¾ cup

For the Filling:

• Unsalted butter, melted: ½ cup (1 stick) / 1 cup (2 sticks) / 1 ½ cups (3 sticks)
• Granulated sugar: ¾ cup / 1 ½ cups / 2 ¼ cups
• White cornmeal: 2 tbsp / 4 tbsp (¼ cup) / 6 tbsp
• Salt: ¼ tsp / ½ tsp / ¾ tsp
• All-purpose flour: 3 tbsp / 6 tbsp / 9 tbsp
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp / 2 tsp / 1 tbsp
• Heavenly Honey Company Ojai Wildflower Honey: ¾ cup / 1 ½ cups / 2 ¼ cups
• Large eggs: 3 / 6 / 9
• Heavy cream: ½ cup / 1 cup / 1 ½ cups
• White vinegar: 2 tsp / 4 tsp / 2 tbsp
• Flaky sea salt: For topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Form it into a disk (or multiple disks if scaling), wrap it tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights, then bake for another 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let the crust cool.
3. Make the Filling: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and flour. Add the vanilla and our Ojai Wildflower Honey and mix until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the heavy cream and vinegar until the mixture is smooth.
4. Bake the Pie: Pour the honey filling into the cooled pie crust(s). Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set but still has a slight jiggle.
5. Cool and Finish: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt.

Baker’s Notes

• For an extra silky-smooth custard, you can strain the filling through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the crust.
• The pie is delicious served at room temperature or slightly chilled. It will continue to set as it cools.

Sweeten Your Gift Strategy with these Corporate Gifting Ideas

Ready to create the perfect branded gift? We can help you personalize your selections to reflect your company’s identity. We can work with you to create custom gift boxes, add your company logo to packaging, and include personalized notes. Whether you’re planning for the holiday season or seeking new corporate gift ideas, we’ll help you assemble the perfect gifts for your needs.

This year, choose a corporate gift that is thoughtful, natural, and unforgettable. Share the pure, delicious taste of Heavenly Honey Company and build relationships that are as sweet and golden as our raw, unfiltered honey. 

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