Virtual Team Building Honey Tasting: Live Blind Tasting for Remote Teams
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- Description
Virtual team building that tastes as good as it sounds.
Your team joins a SAVAGE BEE-CHES® beekeeper live online to blind-taste 10 raw honeys, score them, guess the flavors and find out what they were at the end. It’s interactive and works for any team, whether it’s spread across the country or in one office.
How it works
Before the session, each person gets a tasting kit with 10 numbered honey cups. They don’t know which honey is which. On the call, your beekeeper walks everyone through tasting each one by sight, smell, taste and aftertaste. Everyone scores and guesses, with friendly competition and live Q&A. Then the sealed reveal card is opened. Most tastings offer 4–6 honeys. We offer 10.
What’s included
- 60-minute live session with a beekeeper, including Q&A
- A kit for each person: 10 raw honey cups (0–9, about ½ oz each), a tasting worksheet and a sealed reveal card
- Digital tasting resources after the session
- Session recording when we host (sent within 48–72 hours)
- Free shipping of all kits to one U.S. address
What your team will learn
- How to taste honey the way professionals do
- Why honey tastes different depending on flowers, region and season
- The difference between honey bees and native bees
- Simple ways to support native bee habitat at home
Group sizes and pricing
- 4 people: $240
- 8 people: $410
- 16 people: $700
- 24 people: $1,000
- 32 people: $1,280
- 33+ people, or a custom date: [contact us for a quote]
Shipping
- Free shipping of all kits to one U.S. address
- Additional addresses are $18 each. We’ll send an invoice after booking, once we have your list of addresses.
- U.S. addresses only
- Please book at least 14 days before your session, or 3 weeks before for sessions in November or December.
Platform
We host on Zoom, or we join your Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet link. Just tell us which you prefer when you book.
How to prepare
- Keep the kits sealed at room temperature until the session.
- Have a glass of room-temperature water ready to clear your palate between tastes. A plain cracker or a slice of green apple is optional.
- Join from a spot where you can write on your worksheet.
Good to know
- Our raw honey is minimally processed and never heat-pasteurized. Kits contain only honey, with no added ingredients.
- Raw honey should not be given to children under 1 year old.
- Participants confirm allergy and dietary information through our participant waiver before the session.
Why SAVAGE BEE-CHES®
We’re a woman-, veteran- and minority-owned honey and beeswax company in San Diego, with WBE and MBE certifications. Native bee conservation is part of every experience we offer. We’ve hosted in-person tastings for groups as large as 225 at venues including the Four Seasons Westlake Village.
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FAQ
What makes SAVAGE BEE-CHES honey different?
SAVAGE BEE-CHES is a woman-, minority-, and veteran-owned small business crafting small-batch, California honey. We focus on monofloral and limited-release varietals, responsible beekeeping, and chef-worthy flavor profiles you can actually taste. To include unique, high-quality bee-based products.
Is your honey raw or unfiltered?
Our honey is minimally processed and strained (not ultra-filtered) to keep natural enzymes, aroma, and pollen. We may gently warm honey only as needed for bottling—never high-heat pasteurization.
Where do you source your honey?
Primarily across San Diego County and California—from trusted apiaries and our own hives. And we also go 'honey hunting' to discover unique varietals across the country -with special, limited drops like our Hawaii Coffee Honeycomb when the season allows. This requires cooperation and collaboration with numerous beekeepers and farms. Each jar highlights terroir: soil, bloom, and microclimate.
What does California Avocado/Orange/Wildflower/Eucalyptus honey taste like?
Avocado Blossom: dark amber, notes of cocoa and dried fig—great with cheeses.
Orange Blossom: bright citrus and blossoms—perfect in tea and vinaigrettes.
Wildflower: balanced and floral—your everyday drizzle.
Eucalyptus: herbaceous, cooling finish—amazing on goat cheese or grilled meats.
Cinnamon-Infused: warm baking-spice vibe for toast, oatmeal, and lattes.
Do you sell honeycomb and specialty releases?
Yes we do sell honeycomb—keep an eye out for limited runs like California Orange Honeycomb and seasonal micro-lots like California Raspberry Honey. These tend to sell out quickly.
Is your honey sustainable and bee-friendly?
We prioritize bee health, forage diversity, and responsible sourcing. Our small-batch approach helps us track varietals, reduce waste, and support pollinator-friendly practices in California.
Does your honey crystallize? Is crystallized honey bad?
Crystallization is natural for raw, quality honey and doesn’t mean it’s spoiled. To re-liquefy, place the closed jar in warm water and stir; avoid microwaving to protect flavor and enzymes.
How should I store honey and how long does it last?
Store sealed at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture. Honey has an exceptionally long shelf life; for best flavor, enjoy within 2 years.
Is your honey organic?
We don’t label our honey “USDA Organic.” The USDA does not have honey-specific organic standards; certifiers in the U.S. apply the general National Organic Program (NOP) rules instead. Because bees can forage far beyond any one farm’s boundaries—often 1–3 miles or more—it’s not realistic for most beekeepers to guarantee that every flower visited is from certified-organic land. Instead, SAVAGE BEE-CHES practices natural, bee-friendly beekeeping and avoids synthetic chemicals or harmful substances in our hives and processing. We keep our honey minimally processed (strained, not ultra-filtered; never high-heat pasteurized) so you taste true, raw California terroir.
Is honey safe for kids and what about allergens?
Pure honey contains no added allergens, but do not give honey to children under 1 year old. If you have dietary concerns, consult your physician.