Cream of the Crop Honey Collection
Why Choose the Cream of the Crop Honey Collection?
This honey gift set showcases some of the best honey found in our store. It includes four of our most popular single source honeys plus our creamed honey, Blooming Prairie Honey, and a 2x3 100% beeswax candle that brings honey and bee aroma to your home!
- Four 2 oz Single Source Honey: Basswood, Dutch Clover, Buckwheat, Prairie Flower
- One 12 oz Jar of Blooming Prairie Creamed Honey
- One 2x3 Beeswax Pillar Candle
Ships in a 100% recyclable box ready to be gifted.
A Curated Honey Sampler Featuring Single Source Minnesota Honeys
The Cream of the Crop Honey Collection is designed as a tasting journey. Each single-source jar represents a distinct nectar source, harvested separately to preserve its unique flavor, aroma, and color.
From the light, floral notes of Basswood to the rich, earthy depth of Buckwheat, this honey sampler gift set allows you to explore the full range of flavors that raw, single source honey can offer. Unlike blended honey, single source honey captures a specific moment in time, reflecting the character of the flowers the bees visited.
All honey in this collection is raw and unfiltered, maintaining natural enzymes, pollen, and flavor compounds for an authentic tasting experience. Combined with the creamy Blooming Prairie Honey, this gourmet honey gift set offers both variety and elegance that will delight any recipient.
The Perfect Honey Gift Box for Any Occasion
This honey gift basket is perfect for birthdays, holidays, thank-you gifts, corporate gifting, housewarmings, or any special occasion. Its elegant presentation and variety of flavors make it a thoughtful and memorable gift.
This gourmet honey gift set appeals to food lovers, home cooks, and anyone who enjoys exploring premium honey flavors. It is also a fun honey sampler gift set to taste, pair, and share with family and friends.
How to Enjoy the Cream of the Crop Honey Collection
Taste Each Honey on Its Own
Begin by tasting each honey individually to experience the unique flavors of each nectar source.
Pair with Food and Drinks
Lighter honeys pair beautifully with tea and fruit, while darker honeys shine alongside cheese, bread, and baked goods.
Store at Room Temperature
Store honey sealed at room temperature. Crystallization may occur naturally and is a sign of high-quality honey.
Share the Experience
This honey gift set is perfect for sharing and discovering together with friends and family.
Discover the Difference of Honey from Ames Farm
The Cream of the Crop Honey Collection reflects our commitment to sustainable beekeeping and small-batch honey production. Our bees forage across diverse Minnesota landscapes, producing honey that captures the character of each season.
We harvest and jar our honey with care, ensuring that every honey gift set delivers authentic flavor and exceptional quality. By keeping our honey raw and unfiltered, we preserve what the bees naturally create.
As a family-owned farm, we take pride in producing honey gifts that connect people to the land, the bees, and the simple pleasure of real honey.
Sustainability and the Environmental Impact of This Honey Gift Set
Choosing the Cream of the Crop Honey Collection supports sustainable beekeeping and environmentally responsible practices. Honey is a renewable resource, and our approach prioritizes bee health and ecological balance.
The packaging for this honey gift set is 100% recyclable, reducing waste while maintaining presentation and protection. Supporting local beekeepers also helps promote healthy pollinator populations, which are essential to food systems and ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cream of the Crop Honey Collection
What is creamed honey?
Creamed or spun honey is simply raw honey that's been stirred frequently and then placed in a cool temperature environment that encourages it to crystallize.
Is this honey gift box raw and unfiltered?
Yes. All honey included in the Cream of the Crop Honey Collection is raw and unfiltered to preserve its natural flavor and properties.
Is the gift box ready to give as is?
Yes. The Cream of the Crop Honey Collection ships in a recyclable, gift-ready box, making it an ideal honey gift basket for any occasion.
Will the honey crystallize?
Raw honey may crystallize naturally over time. This is a normal sign of quality and does not affect flavor.
What types of honey are included in this honey sampler gift set?
This gift set includes four 2oz single source honeys: Basswood, Dutch Clover, Buckwheat, and Prairie Flower, plus one 12oz jar of Blooming Prairie Creamed Honey.
Does this gift set include anything besides honey?
Yes. The Cream of the Crop Honey Collection also includes a 2x3 beeswax pillar candle that brings honey and bee aroma to your home. Beeswax burns cleaner than both soy and paraffin candles!