A pure beeswax candle in an amber glass jar with a wooden lid. Choose unscented for the natural sweet honey scent of beeswax, or one of four natural scents.
Made with nothing but beeswax and an unbleached cotton wick - no metal core, no chemicals, no colourants, no additives. When the jar is empty, buy a refill and use it again rather than buying a whole new candle.
Handmade at an apiary in Hertfordshire by Five Bees Yard, a third-generation beekeeping family who've been doing this the same way for generations.
Candle + Glass Jar - the full candle in its amber glass jar with wooden lid.
Refill Candle Only - just the wax and wick, to drop into your empty jar.
Scents: Unscented, Bergamot & Patchouli, Geranium & Eucalyptus, Lavender or Winter Berries.
Tilt the candle to one side when lighting and hold the flame to the wick for longer than you would with a regular candle. Beeswax has a high melting point (minimum 63°C, compared to 30-45°C for paraffin) so it needs more time to catch properly.
For the first burn, let the candle continue until a pool of wax forms across the full surface - this prevents tunnelling. Keep away from draughts, air conditioning and open fires for an even burn.
Trim the wick to 4-5mm before each use. A longer wick means a higher flame, more soot and a shorter overall burn time.
Five Bees Yard is a family project and third-generation beekeeping operation in Hertfordshire. They run three apiaries using the same methods as their grandparents - no chemicals in or around the hives, no bleaching of the wax, and no shortcuts.
Every candle is handmade using liquid beeswax, an unbleached cotton wick, and their hands. No machines, no moulds, no additives. Colour varies batch to batch - from pale yellow to deep amber - depending on the season and which plants the bees were foraging from.
Raw beeswax may develop a white, crystalline bloom on the surface over time. This is completely natural and a sign of high-quality unprocessed wax. If you prefer the original yellow colour, simply buff with a soft cloth.
Place on a heat-resistant surface or tray - not directly on furniture. High temperatures can discolour surfaces and beeswax drips can mark. Never leave a lit candle unattended, and take extra care if children or animals are nearby.
This product is available for nationwide delivery. Delivery costs are calculated at checkout.
What's the difference between the jar and the refill?
The jar option comes with the amber glass jar and wooden lid included.
The refill is just the wax - designed to be used once your original jar is empty, saving on packaging.
Does the unscented version have any scent at all?
Yes - a natural, subtle honey scent that comes from the beeswax itself.
It's not added fragrance, just the real thing.
Why does my candle look different to the photo?
Because it's genuinely natural and handmade.
Colour ranges from pale yellow to deep amber depending on the season and which plants the bees were foraging from.
Each one is slightly different.
What's the white coating on the surface?
That's bloom - a natural process where oils in the wax rise to the surface.
It's harmless and a sign of quality.
Buff with a soft cloth if you'd prefer the yellow colour.
Are these vegan?
No - they're made from beeswax.
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