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Rare Hawaiian Honey Company

Local Farm & Apiary in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii · Raw Honey

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company

In Kailua-Kona, Rare Hawaiian Honey Company makes a simple jar feel like a local treasure. The star is Great White Kiawe honey, a 100% organic kiss of Kona warmth that fans describe as very sweet and wonderfully smooth. They also offer Kiawe and mesquite varieties for a tasting that proves honey can be terroir as much as wine. From the visitor center you can taste and buy on the spot, and the retail storefront at 71-1580 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740, is a quick stop. If you’d rather not travel, their online store does delivery and ships across the islands. Hours are 10 am to 3 pm HST, Monday through Friday. Card payments only at the shop, so bring your plastic. Locals and visitors alike keep coming back for the friendly tours, the straightforward honey education, and the jar that reliably brightens tea, toast, or sore throats. Kailua-Kona has something truly special here.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

  • The Great White Kiawe honey is described as very sweet and smooth.
  • Reviewers report using the honey as part of sore throat remedies.
  • The business offers honey tasting, a retail store, and a visitor center with tours and delivery options.
  • Customers express loyalty, saying they plan to reorder.
About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Farm & Apiary

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company is a working farm in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that keeps bees alongside other agricultural activities. Their honey is produced on-site as part of a diversified farming operation.

71-1580 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

+1 888-663-6639
www.rarehawaiianhoney.com
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Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

We don't have confirmed information about whether Rare Hawaiian Honey Company sells raw or filtered honey. If the processing method matters to you, it's worth asking the seller directly. Most beekeepers and honey producers are happy to explain how they handle their harvest.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Mesquite

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company carries Mesquite honey. Each varietal reflects the local flora around Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, giving you a taste of what's actually blooming in the region. Also noted: Kiawe.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing Rare Hawaiian Honey Company honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Open to visitors

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company welcomes visitors to their location in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Whether you're stopping by their farm stand, touring the apiary, or simply picking up a jar, visiting in person is the best way to experience what they offer and ask the beekeeper your questions directly.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Online Store Retail Store

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company sells through Online Store and Retail Store. They ship orders, making their Kailua-Kona, Hawaii honey accessible no matter where you are.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

We don't have confirmed details on the full product range at Rare Hawaiian Honey Company beyond honey. Many local producers in Hawaii carry additional hive products. It's worth asking about comb honey, beeswax items, or other specialties when you make contact.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10 am-3 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-3 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-3 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-3 pm
  • Friday 10 am-3 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rare Hawaiian Honey Company sell raw or unfiltered honey?
We don't have confirmed information about whether Rare Hawaiian Honey Company sells raw or unfiltered honey. Many local producers in Hawaii do offer raw and unfiltered options, but processing methods vary. If this matters to you, contacting Rare Hawaiian Honey Company in Kailua-Kona directly is the best way to find out how they handle their harvest.
What types of honey does Rare Hawaiian Honey Company offer?
Rare Hawaiian Honey Company is known to carry Mesquite honey. Each varietal has a distinct flavor profile, color, and texture shaped by the flowers the bees forage in the Kailua-Kona, Hawaii area. Availability can vary by season since different plants bloom at different times of year. Contacting them directly is the best way to check what's in stock.
How can I buy honey from Rare Hawaiian Honey Company in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii?
Rare Hawaiian Honey Company sells their honey through Online Store and Retail Store. They ship orders, making their Kailua-Kona, Hawaii honey accessible no matter where you are. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Can I visit Rare Hawaiian Honey Company in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii?
Yes. Rare Hawaiian Honey Company appears to welcome visitors at their location in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Customer reviews mention visiting in person, which suggests you can see the operation firsthand and purchase directly on-site. Visiting a local honey producer is one of the best ways to learn about how the honey is made and to find the freshest product available. It's a good idea to contact them ahead of time to confirm hours and any visitor guidelines.
Is Rare Hawaiian Honey Company a honey farm?
Rare Hawaiian Honey Company is a working farm in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that keeps bees as part of a diversified agricultural operation. Their honey is produced on-site alongside other farming activities. Farm-produced honey benefits from the surrounding crops and wildflowers, often giving it a distinct flavor profile that reflects the local landscape. Buying from a local farm also supports the broader agricultural community in Hawaii.
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