Local Honey Copford, Colchester

Essex Honey is run by beekeeper Robert Clare from apiaries nestled in the rural countryside and orchards around Copford, Marks Tey, and Colchester in north Essex. Robert practises sustainable beekeeping, raising his own queens and working with locally adapted bees that thrive in the Essex environment.

All honey is cold filtered and non-pasteurised, never heated above 38°C, preserving the natural goodness including original pollen, flavour, aroma, and vital enzymes. Unlike mass-produced honey, each jar represents a unique vintage influenced by the varied nectar types that combine from the surrounding borage fields, orchards, and hedgerows. Robert also produces handcrafted beeswax candles alongside his honey range. Orders are available via click-and-collect direct from the beekeeper or UK-wide delivery.