From Hive to Table: Our Lincolnshire Cut Comb Honey
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From Hive to Table: Our Lincolnshire Cut Comb Honey
There's something truly special about cut comb honey.
Unlike runny or soft set honey, cut comb is presented exactly as the bees created it. Every hexagonal cell has been carefully built from natural beeswax, filled with honey
gathered from the surrounding countryside, and sealed by the bees themselves.
For just a short time each year, we're able to harvest a limited number of cut comb boxes from our hives around Louth, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the surrounding countryside. It's one of the purest ways to enjoy honey – untouched, unprocessed and exactly as nature intended.
From Wax to Honey
Many people are surprised to learn that bees produce the wax themselves.
Worker bees secrete tiny flakes of beeswax, from there abdomen. Carefully moulding them into the familiar hexagonal honeycomb that has fascinated people for centuries. These perfectly shaped cells are then used to store nectar collected from thousands of flowers.
Back at the hive, the nectar is passed between bees, gradually reducing its moisture content before being placed into the comb. Once the honey has fully ripened, the bees seal each cell with a delicate wax cap, preserving it until it's needed.
When you enjoy cut comb honey, you're experiencing this remarkable process exactly as it happened inside the hive.
A Taste of the Lincolnshire Countryside
Every season tells a different story.
As spring gives way to summer, the forage available to our bees changes naturally. Earlier nectar sources make way for wildflowers, bramble, clover, hedgerows and patches of bee-friendly flowers such as phacelia, all contributing to the character of our summer harvest.
Because honey reflects the flowers visited by the bees, no two harvests are ever exactly the same. Subtle differences in weather, flowering plants and the season itself all influence the flavour, making every year's cut comb harvest unique.
It's one of the many reasons we love beekeeping—nature is always writing the recipe.
Harvested with Care
Harvesting cut comb requires patience and a gentle touch.
Unlike runny honey, which is extracted from the comb before being filtered and jarred, cut comb remains exactly as the bees built it. Each section is carefully selected by hand before being cut, checked and placed into its presentation box with as little handling as possible.
The result is honey exactly as it came from the hive, complete with its natural edible beeswax comb.
Because only a small number of suitable frames are produced each season, cut comb honey is always available in limited quantities.
What Does Cut Comb Honey Taste Like?
Cut comb offers a completely different experience from spooning honey out of a jar.
The honey is wonderfully fresh and floral, while the delicate beeswax comb has a soft, natural texture that slowly releases even more flavour as you enjoy it.
Every mouthful is slightly different, reflecting the flowers our bees have visited across the Lincolnshire countryside throughout the summer.
How to Enjoy Cut Comb Honey
One of the joys of cut comb honey is its versatility.
Some of our favourite ways to enjoy it include:
Served on warm toast or fresh bread.
Added to a cheeseboard alongside mature cheddar, Brie or blue cheese.
Spooned over Greek yoghurt with fresh berries.
Enjoyed with crackers as part of a summer picnic.
Simply eaten straight from the box to appreciate it exactly as the bees made it.
And yes—you can eat the beeswax too. It's completely natural and perfectly edible.
Why Is Cut Comb Honey Only Available for a Short Time?
We're often asked why cut comb sells out so quickly.
The answer is simple: our bees come first.
Producing beautiful sections of comb takes a great deal of effort from the colony, and we only harvest what the bees can comfortably spare. Every season is different, depending on the weather, nectar flow and the strength of each colony, so the number of boxes available changes from year to year.
For us, good beekeeping has always been about working with the bees rather than taking more than nature provides.
From Our Hives to Your Table
Our cut comb honey represents one of the most natural foods you can buy.
From the first flowers of the season to the final sealed comb, every box is the result of thousands of journeys made by our bees across the countryside around Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds.
If you've never tried cut comb honey before, this is your chance to experience honey exactly as the bees intended—pure, beautifully simple and harvested with care from our family hives.
As always, availability is limited and once this year's harvest has gone, we'll be looking forward to next season all over again.
Where can I buy raw cut comb honey in Louth and Lincolnshire?
You can buy our fresh, hand-cut comb honey directly through the Stax of Wax Ltd Online Shop for home delivery, or choose the local collection option from our business address at Fen Farm Cottage in Austen Fen, near Louth. It is also Available at Bensleys Homemade Icecream In Waltham
Because our artisan honeycomb is produced in small, seasonal batches by our own hives, availability is strictly limited each summer.
Is your Lincolnshire Wolds cut comb honey completely raw?
Yes, our Lincolnshire Wolds honeycomb is 100% raw, unpasteurised, and entirely unprocessed. Unlike standard liquid honey, it is served exactly as the bees built it in the hive, keeping all its natural pollen, enzymes, and fresh floral notes fully intact.
Can you eat the beeswax in cut comb honey?
Absolutely. The delicate beeswax casing built by our local bees is entirely natural, safe, and perfectly edible. It adds a lovely, soft texture that pairs brilliantly with a morning slice of warm toast or a local Lincolnshire cheese board. The beeswax its self is chewy, this is more notice able when eaten on its own.
Why does local honey from the Louth area taste different every year?
Our bees forage across the diverse landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds, gathering nectar from wildflowers, clover, brambles, and hedgerows. Subtle changes in the seasonal weather determine which flowers bloom best, meaning nature writes a completely unique recipe for our summer harvest every single year
How should cut comb honey be stored?
Store your cut comb honey at room temperature in a cupboard or pantry, keeping it in its original airtight presentation box to protect it from moisture. Avoid keeping it in the fridge, as colder temperatures will accelerate the natural crystallisation process and harden the delicate beeswax. Kept away from direct sunlight, raw honeycomb will stay fresh and delicious indefinitely.
Does cut comb honey crystallise?
Yes, because our Lincolnshire Wolds honey is 100% raw and unpasteurised, it will eventually crystallise over time. This is a completely natural process that proves the honey is pure and untouched. However, because the honey is sealed inside its original airtight wax cells by the bees, cut comb actually crystallises much slower than standard jarred liquid honey, keeping its smooth texture for longer.
Would you like to learn more?
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