Where does Mike & Niki's honey come from?

Every jar comes from our own apiaries across Silicon Valley – Campbell, San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Half Moon Bay, Carneros, and more. Mike is our head beekeeper. We harvest, bottle, and label everything ourselves at our Campbell facility – the last farm in Campbell.

Does local honey actually help with allergies?

Raw local honey contains trace amounts of the same pollen your immune system reacts to. Many of our customers use a daily spoonful from their own zip code starting weeks before allergy season as part of their routine. We don't make medical claims, but 13 years of repeat customers tells us something.

What's the difference between varietal and wildflower honey?

Wildflower honey reflects whatever the bees foraged in a given season – a snapshot of that place and time. Varietal honey comes from apiaries placed near a dominant bloom: orange blossom, eucalyptus, sage. Different flavors, different bodies, different colors – same real honey.

Is your honey raw and unfiltered?

Yes. We don't pasteurize, we don't ultra-filter, and we don't blend with anything we didn't harvest. Just strained to remove wax and bee parts. That's why it crystallizes – real honey does.

Yes. Free shipping on orders over $50, $5.99 under. We ship across the US from Campbell, California.

Central California Honey – Valley Agricultural Raw Honey | Mike & Niki's

Central California honey – from the agricultural heartland of the Golden State. The Central Valley and surrounding foothills produce big, bold honeys shaped by almond orchards, citrus groves, wildflowers, and the vast agricultural landscape between the coast and the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central California honey?

Honey from the Central Valley and surrounding foothills – the agricultural backbone of California. This region produces most of California's almonds, stone fruits, and row crops, all of which depend on pollination.

How does it differ from Bay Area honey?

Central California is warmer, drier, and more agricultural. The honey tends to be bolder and more uniform than our micro-local Bay Area varietals. Think of it as the workhorse honey vs. the artisan collection.