Herb Infused Honey DIY Recipe
Making your own herb infused honey is an easy and natural way to boost your immune system and add a flavorful twist to your wellness routine. By combining the antibacterial and soothing properties of raw, unprocessed honey with immune-supporting herbs like thyme, garlic, or ginger, you create a powerhouse natural remedy perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or fighting off a cold. Herb infused honey can be stirred into tea, drizzled over toast, or even taken by the spoonful for a quick health boost.
Learn how you can make this simple, healing diy recipe at home!
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7 Surprising Benefits of raw honey
- Aids weight loss
- Healthy sweetener
- Boosts energy
- Natural antiseptic
- Healthy for skin + hair
- Antimicrobial (heals wounds faster)
- Antioxidant (boosts immunity)
12 Herbs to infuse into your honey
Here are some different herb options you can use to infuse your honey.
- Anise
- Basil
- Chamomile
- Cinnamon
- Garlic
- Ginger Root
- Lavender
- Orange Peel
- Rosemary
- Rose Petals
- Sage
- Thyme
How to make Herb infused honey
First, grab a clean jar. Fill your jar nearly 1/2 way full with dried herbs.
note: If you’re using garlic, you’ll want to be sure to remove the papery skins.
Here you can see I’ve added garlic cloves, sage, thyme and rosemary.
Then, fill the jar with the raw honey. Make sure it covers all of the herbs. Give it a gentle stir with a knife to ensure there are no air bubbles.
Secure a tightly sealed lid on the jar and place on your counter, in a sunny windowsill, or pantry allowing the honey to warm and infuse. I set mine in a sunny windowsill to allow the honey to warm and infuse all those herbs.
I added a layer of unbleached parchment paper between the lid and the honey but it’s not necessary. I did this mainly to help with potential leaking when the jar is upside down, and also to prevent the honey from coming into contact with the mason jar lid (some of the lids have a potentially harmful coating on the underside of the lid)
Turn over the jar at least once per day.
Allow your honey to infuse 1-4 weeks. The longer it infuses, the stronger it will be.
Once your honey is infused to your taste, strain the herbs and store honey in a cool place. Enjoy!
Herb Infused Honey
Ingredients
- Raw Unprocessed Honey
- dried herbs of choice Rosemary ex: rosemary, thyme, garlic, sage
- Glass Jar
Instructions
- Fill a glass jar halfway with dried herbs. See notes for herb options.
- Pour raw, unprocessed honey on the herbs and completely cover the herbs. Make sure to let it slowly cover everything. Use a knife to make sure all the air bubbles are out.
- Put some unbleached parchment paper over the glass jar and cover with the lid to prevent the metal from touching the honey and ingredients.
- Every day, turn the jar over. Let sit for 1-2 weeks.
- You can strain or simply keep all the herbs in it.
- To Use: When you are feeling sick or have a sore throat, take a spoonful of this honey. You can eat the garlic and herbs from the honey, add it to tea, or simply eat a spoonful.
Notes
- Anise
- Basil
- Chamomile
- Cinnamon
- Garlic (peeled)
- Ginger Root
- Lavender
- Orange Peel
- Rosemary
- Rose Petals
- Sage
- Thyme
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Dawn Goehring
Dawn Goehring is the founder of Desert Naturals. Combining her passion for holistic wellness, natural living and essential oils, she creates informative articles on essential oils, guides you through DIY natural bath & beauty products and homemade non-toxic cleaners, and self care.
For those venturing into herb-infused honey, remember to start with high-quality, raw honey for the best results. The flavors of the herbs will be more pronounced, and the health benefits maximized. I’ve had great success with rosemary and thyme! Happy experimenting!
This is so exciting! Can’t wait to try making my own herb-infused honey. Imagining it on fresh bread after a long hike. Pure bliss!
First time seeing something like this. How long does herb infused honey last? Any special storage tips?
Love the idea of making herb-infused honey at home, especially if it’s a healthier option for the kids. Wondering if anyone has tips for doing this on a tight budget? Like, are there certain herbs that are more cost-effective but still pack a health punch?
I’ve been infusing honey with herbs for a couple of years now, mainly focusing on lavender for its calming properties and rosemary for its beneficial effect on memory. It’s a beautiful process, and the honey tastes amazing! It also carries these subtle energies. Anyone trying this for the first time – patience and love are your best tools. Would love to hear others’ experiences!
Dear Dawn, I’m intrigued by the idea of infusing honey with herbs. Could you or anyone recommend a good starter herb for someone with a sweet tooth but is also looking for health benefits?
Read about herb infused honey, sounds cool. Wondering how you guys use it? I’m thinking about adding it to my morning tea or maybe on toast?
Fascinating read on the surprise benefits of raw honey. Could you specify which benefits relate to which herbs when infused? Like, which herb infusion is best for immunity or digestion?
BeccaT, from what I’ve read elsewhere, thyme and ginger are great for digestion, while elderberry is a powerhouse for immunity. Always exciting to try and personalize your herb-honey infusions based on needs!
Cool article Dawn, never thought about putting herbs in honey Must give it a shot sometime
Just started exploring the world of natural remedies and stumbled upon this article. Super curious about the herbs that work best with honey. Anyone tried lavender or mint? How did it turn out?
Hi EllieM, I’ve tried both, and they’re fantastic! Lavender has a more calming effect, great for night-time tea. Mint is refreshing and perfect for morning energy.