Frequently Asked Questions

Mike and Nikis Honey Company – 3495 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 – 408-641-7440

92 honey varieties. 30+ local apiaries. 13 years in Campbell, CA.

About Our Honey

What makes your honey different from grocery store honey?

Every jar is 100% raw, unfiltered, and harvested from our own 30+ apiaries across Santa Clara Valley. We never heat-treat, ultra-filter, or blend with imported honey. Each of our 92 varieties is a pollen snapshot of a specific neighborhood at a specific time.

Is your honey really raw?

Yes, 100% raw. Never heated above 95F. All natural enzymes, pollen, propolis, and beneficial compounds intact.

Is your honey organic?

We are raw, unfiltered, and single-source – but we are not certified organic, and we will not pursue certification. Here is why: a single hive needs roughly 5,000 acres of foraging territory. Santa Clara County has 13 acres of certified organic farmland. Cities are not organic. Freeways are sprayed with herbicides to keep the edges clean. The water running through our valleys picks up everything upstream. No honest beekeeper in an urban or suburban area can call their honey organic – the bees do not respect property lines.

What we DO instead: we use organic methods wherever possible. Zero pesticides on our property. Compost-built soil, not nitrogen sprays. No neonicotinoids near our hives. We advocate for pollinator habitat on every farm we work with. Our honey is raw, unfiltered, single-source, local, and honest. Read the full explanation →

Why did my honey crystallize?

Crystallization is proof your honey is real and raw. Place jar in warm water (not above 110F) and stir gently. Never microwave honey.

How many varieties do you have?

92 distinct varieties from Campbell, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Redwood City, Half Moon Bay, Santa Clara, Carneros, and more.

Local and Neighborhood Honey

What does micro-local honey mean?

Each jar comes from a specific neighborhood. Our Campbell Wildflower tastes different from Sunnyvale because bees forage different flowers in each microclimate. It is a genuine record of what was blooming in your neighborhood.

Can local honey help with allergies?

Many customers report that daily local raw honey helps manage seasonal allergies. Start a teaspoon of local wildflower honey 4-6 weeks before allergy season. Read our Allergy Pre-Game Guide →

Health and Wellness

What is propolis?

A resinous compound bees make from tree sap. Used for centuries for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. We sell propolis tincture and Sweet Propolis blend.

What is royal jelly?

A protein-rich substance worker bees produce to feed the queen. Contains B vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids. We offer capsules with pollen and propolis.

Is honey safe for infants?

No. Never give honey to children under 12 months old. This applies to all honey, raw or pasteurized.

Ordering and Shipping

How do I order?

Online at mikeandnikishoney.com or visit 3495 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA. Free shipping on orders over $50.

What are shipping costs?

Free over $50. Under $50 ships for $5.99 via USPS and UPS.

Do you offer wholesale?

Yes. Restaurants, hotels, corporate gifts, retail stores. Contact beecentral@mnhco.net or call 408-641-7440. 25 unit minimum for custom labeling.

Visit The Honey House

Where are you located?

3495 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The last farm in Campbell, right on Bascom Avenue.

What are your hours?

Tuesday through Friday 10am to 4pm. Saturday 10am to 2pm. People drive from Pleasanton, Los Gatos, Half Moon Bay to visit us.

What should I expect when I visit?

Meet Niki, taste 92 varieties, learn about our bees. Bring your questions and your allergies. We will match you with the right honey.

Beekeeping and The Bees

Are your bees the ones in the ground?

No. We keep European honey bees in managed hives. Ground-nesting bees are a completely different species. Mike manages 30+ apiaries across Santa Clara Valley, Peninsula, and coastal California.

How are you saving the bees?

Mike manages 30+ apiaries with responsible practices. He serves as President of the Santa Clara Bee Guild, working with city councils to make beekeeping legal in residential areas. We partner with local farms for pollination. No neonicotinoids. Bees are struggling to thrive, and we answered the calling.

Custom and Corporate

Can you do custom labels for weddings or events?

Yes. Custom-labeled honey jars for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and gifts. 25 unit minimum. Bears, jars, and sticks with your custom label. Contact events@mnhco.net. See pricing and options →

Do you make gift boxes?

Yes. Custom gift boxes for any occasion. Honey varieties, honeycomb, pollen, propolis, and accessories. Contact us for a custom quote.

Product Care

How should I store honey?

Room temperature, sealed container, away from sunlight. Do not refrigerate. Properly stored honey has an indefinite shelf life.

My honey looks cloudy. Is it bad?

No. Cloudiness is natural pollen and propolis particles. Sign of quality, not spoilage.

Have a question we did not answer? Call 408-641-7440 or email beecentral@mnhco.net. Campbell, California since 2013.