It turns out the hobby is a great pandemic coping technique. But too many honeybees in the city could also pose an environmental threat.
The queen honeybee may lay up to 1,500 eggs per day and can lay up to 1 million eggs over her lifetime.
Pure. Natural. Sweet.
We sell local honey from our apiary overlooking the Potomac River; flower varietal honeys from iconic regions of the United States; artisanal honeys that capture historic eras in America's past; and natural, honey-based body care products. We also create beautiful custom honey gift baskets for every occasion and offer unique honey tasting events for groups of all sizes.
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Bee America sweetens your life with the wholesome goodness of Pure American Honey. We’re passionate about protecting honey bees and ensuring a promising future for them in our world. Treat yourself and the honey lovers in your life to the gift of natural honey.
Book a Virtual Honey Tasting!
Partner with Bee America’s honey sommelier and arrange a custom honey tasting experience for your colleagues, group or company that is conducted virtually. Make your next online event or corporate function interactive and memorable. In addition to participating in a guided honey tasting, your guests will learn how honey is made, all about the lives of honey bees and what they can do to help the bees where they live.
Honey Lotion Bars for Summer
Make your feet sandal-ready this summer! Bee America Honey Lotion Bars are perfect for smoothing out heels that are roughened from walking barefoot outside or strolling sans shoes on the beach.
Experience the replenishing powers of a luxurious honey moisturizer in a convenient bar. Bars melt when rubbed against the warmth of your skin leaving it silky smooth. Available in three luscious scents.
Honey Fact
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Bees Make Watermelons Perfect
July 3, 2021
Watermelon is always a welcome treat during the summer months with its dark and light green stripes and its sweet and juicy red fruit. But without honey bees, there would be no seedless watermelons and seeded watermelons...
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Bee Pollen: What to Know
Many people regard bee pollen as a superfood because of its many nutrients; others see it as a natural therapeutic product that has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties.
Honey Gifts for Everyone
Do you need to send a holiday gift, “thinking of you” present, or express your gratitude and appreciation to someone? Bee America has unique honey gifts for every occasion and person on your gift list. We’ll customize your honey or body care product order with elegant wrapping and a personalized card. Just select the gift-wrapping option during checkout.
Send a GiftCorporate & Large Orders
We make placing custom and multi-delivery orders easy. We can help you put together honey gifts for multiple recipients and honey gift baskets for your business or holiday giving. Contact us about our special pricing and services.
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Testimonials
I love having honey in my tea and received Bee America honey from a client as a holiday gift. It’s all gone and I would like to order more.
Susette (Rockville, MD)
It's always a pleasure ordering from you guys. I've been overseas for the last 2 years with the Navy and the minute I got back my mother instantly asked, "hey you know that honey you used to buy... Could you get us some?" so here we are!
US Navy Sailor (Potomac, MD)
Kids' Corner
Calling all future beekeepers of America! Did you know that honey bees need a lot of water, especially in the summer? They use the water to cool the hive to prevent the wax honey comb from melting.