honey
raw honey from brigham apiaries
Where to evens start. Raw honey basically.. fixes everything. Rife with ANTIOXIDANTS, POLYPHENOLS, AMINO ACIDS. ENZYMES. CALCIUM. MAGNESIUM. ZINC. POTASSIUM. NIACIN. MANGANESE. ETC, she’s got it all.
Insomnia can be a symptom of high cortisol levels, and waking up in the middle of the night can be caused by low blood sugar: consuming honey reduces adrenaline & cortisol levels, IMPROVING SLEEP. When combined with raw cheese before bed it can help us maintain steady blood sugar levels, allowing us to sleep through the night without interruption.
Its antibacterial, antifungal & vulnerary capabilities mean that honey soothes the cgut, helping to eradicate infection, while healing internal irritation & inflammation- think ulcers as well as candida. A rich PREBIOTIC, raw honey also feeds the microbiome so that it can maintain healthy bacterial balance in the gut. Those same soothing, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties make it a great ally when dealing with a cough, cold or sore throat.
NOT ALL HONEY IS CREATED EQUALLY. Hate to say it, but IF IT AIN’T RAW, IT AIN’T WORTH IT. Pasteurization destroys the antioxidants, enzymes pollen and nutrients that make this food so uncommonly valuable. Some honey is even deceptively cut with corn syrup. Buy raw, & buy local.
Because of the presence of local pollen in raw honey, consuming it regularly helps to gradually build immunity against seasonal allergies; note that you’ve got to be consuming honey local to you, containing pollen you’re likely to encounter when the season arises, to receive these benefits.
Raw honey is the ultimate preservative. When they opened the tombs in Egypt, the honey was STILL EDIBLE. The herbs that we find in tea bags were usually harvested years ago, and have been oxidizing in cardboard packaging in warehouses & on store shelves ever since- by the time they reach our cup few volatile oils & little nutrient value remains.
By powdering herbs that we get from farmers who have recently and efficiently dried them (thus preventing the degradation of medicinal compounds), and mixing them into honey, we encapsulate the medicinal value of the herbs ensuring optimal potency. In theory, our electuaries should be good for at least a few thousand years. Check back in 5023.
We get ours from Brigham Apiaries in Starksboro, VT, and it’s one of the three best honeys we have ever tasted.*
F I N D I T I N :
{a floral electuary}
Both uplifting & relaxing, rose gold is our luxurious & aromatic nervine-infused herbal honey. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ organic egyptian rose petals, wild linden blossoms, wilson herb farm chamomile & our friendly allies farm oatstraw in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{an adaptogenic electuary}
Rich in adaptogens, root gold is our infused herbal honey for vitality & resilience. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ hillside botanicals ashwagandha & burdock with oshala farm astragalus & dandelion root in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ an herbal electuary }
Green gold is our bright & nourishing mineral-rich infused herbal honey. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plant material. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ zack woods herb farm nettle, lemon balm, tulsi & peppermint in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ sea buckthorn oxymel }
A bold eruption of orange velvet delivers this dazzling elixir. Bursting with Vitamin C, sea buckthorn is a radiant survivalist who thrives relentlessly in harsh Northern climes, offering us a divine dose of zeal that is vibrant, audacious & fit for the gods. Pair with spirits for a sublime cocktail, drizzle on dessert or relish this nectar as is. Shake before sipping & keep cool to prolong longevity.
{ perfect circle farm sea buckthorn berries in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged wild & heirloom apple cider vinegar with brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ nourishing nervine oxymel }
Unrivaled champion of the nerves & adrenals, silky milky oat seed stars in this cast of merry men, accompanied by dusky tulsi, the potent adaptogen, & gladdening nervine lemon balm to deliver {as Robin Hood did} soothing support to the stressed & depleted. Relish daily as is, pair with spirits for a sublime cocktail or add to water: sparkling or still. Shake well before sipping. Steal from the rich & give to the poor, or at the very least, TAX THE RICH.
{ zack woods herb farm milky oat tops & lemon balm with children of the night rainbow tulsi in side hill cider mill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ immunity oxymel }
An ancient recipe designed to support digestion, circulation & resilient immunity, this warming, clearing & stimulating tonic pulses with vitality from the kitchen's most fiery herbs & spices. Swig as is, in water, drizzle over cooked greens, add to decadent dressings, marinades & sauces, or mix into a bold bloody mary. Use daily to bolster immunity in the colder months & take multiple times daily at the onset of a cold. Shake first. Tradition not trademark.
{ last resort farm ginger, children of the night rainbow farm garlic, generation herbs thyme & rosemary, wild horseradish, west farm onions & honeyfield farm cayenne peppers in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ lymphatic oxymel }
While the lustrous beet is the star of this nourishing vinegar, lymphatic clover & violet, restorative oats & mineral-rich nettle & kelp are her resplendent backup singers. Sip as a daily tonic or use in place of vinegar in cooking & dressings.
{ wild red clover, last resort farm ginger, full bloom farm raspberry leaf, full moon farm beets, zack woods herb farm nettle & organic hibiscus in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged apple cider vinegar with brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ violet & fir oxymel }
Cloaked in the noble essence of the balsam fir, wild violets waltz upon the velvet forest floor in this alluring elixir. To fortify a rugged & resilient existence, the North has relied upon the vast stores of Vitamin C veiled in evergreens since the days of old. Rich equally in Vitamins C & A, violet's subtle charm swirls through this luminous libation. Relish in a captivating cocktail, as is, or in a decadent dressing. Shake before sipping & keep cool to prolong longevity.
{ wild violet leaf & flower with wild balsam fir needles in side hill cider mill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ cardiovascular tonic }
Thorny queen of the cardiovascular tonics, hawthorn reigns supreme alongside ravishing rose in all her seasons. Rose hips bursting with vitamin C electrify this nourishing, flavonoid-rich cardiovascular tonic to sustain the heart in all its realms & wonderlands. Relish daily as is, pair with spirits for a sublime cocktail or add to water, sparkling or still. Shake before sipping & keep cool to prolong longevity. Who's been painting my roses red?
{ wild roses, wild rose hips & wild hawthorn berries & leaves in side hill raw barrel-aged apple cider vinegar & brigham apiaries raw honey }
