Suffolk Honey - Number Eighteen
Raw Suffolk honey from Number Eighteen, a small family apiary in Boxford, near Sudbury. Wildflower runny, soft set, cold-smoked chilli, or ginger, turmeric and black pepper.
Number Eighteen is run by the Wild family from their home in Boxford, and the honey is sold direct at the apiary, at local markets and through a handful of farm shops and delis in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. Two of these honeys have won Great Taste stars: the wildflower runny honey (two stars, 2024) and the ginger, turmeric and black pepper honey (two stars, 2026).
Colour and flavour vary a little from jar to jar, because the bees do not work to a recipe.
Choose Your Honey
Suffolk Wildflower Runny Honey
A multi-floral honey gathered from whatever is in blossom around Boxford, which gives it a rounded, floral flavour rather than one dominant note. Usually a clear, medium-light gold with a smooth, pourable texture. Great Taste two stars in 2024 - the judges praised its complexity, balance and bold depth of floral flavour. Drizzle over yoghurt, porridge or toast, stir into hot drinks, or use in dressings and baking. In 227g, 340g and 454g jars.
Suffolk Soft Set Honey
All pure honey crystallises eventually, and some nectars set rock hard. Soft set honey is made by seeding and stirring the honey at the right stage so the crystals stay tiny, giving a creamy, spreadable texture that does not run off your toast. Delicate aroma and gentle sweetness, nothing added. In 340g and 454g jars.
Ginger, Turmeric & Black Pepper Honey
Soft set Suffolk honey infused with freshly grated ginger root, freshly grated turmeric root and cracked black pepper - real roots, no powders or flavourings. Warming, gently spicy and fragrant. Take a spoonful as it is, stir into warm (not boiling) water with lemon, or swirl through porridge, overnight oats or yoghurt. Great Taste two stars in 2026. 227g jar.
Cold-Smoked Chilli Honey
Runny Suffolk honey infused with Scotch Bonnet chillies and gently cold-smoked. Most chilli honey is made by heating honey with chilli, which can damage the natural enzymes in raw honey; cold-smoking lets the chilli infuse while keeping them intact. Sweet first, then a rounded Scotch Bonnet heat and a lingering smokiness. Drizzle over pizza, fried chicken, halloumi or cheese, or use as a glaze for barbecued meat and roast veg. 227g jar.
Ingredients
Suffolk Wildflower Runny Honey
Raw Suffolk wildflower honey.
Suffolk Soft Set Honey
Raw Suffolk honey.
Ginger, Turmeric & Black Pepper Honey
Raw Suffolk soft set honey, fresh ginger root, fresh turmeric root, cracked black pepper.
Cold-Smoked Chilli Honey
Raw Suffolk runny honey, Scotch Bonnet chillies, cider vinegar, salt.
Allergens
No allergens from the list of 14. Contains honey, so not suitable for vegans and not suitable for infants under 12 months.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Raw honey will crystallise over time, which is natural. Stand the jar in warm water to loosen it again.
FAQs
Where is Number Eighteen honey from?
Boxford, a village in south Suffolk near Sudbury. The hives are kept locally and the honey is jarred by the family.
What is the difference between runny and soft set honey?
Same honey, different texture. Runny honey is liquid and pourable; soft set has been gently crystallised into a smooth, spreadable cream that stays put on toast.
Why has my runny honey gone cloudy or solid?
Raw honey crystallises naturally over time, especially in a cold cupboard. Stand the jar in warm water for a while and it will loosen up again. It is still perfectly good.
Is the chilli honey very hot?
It has a proper Scotch Bonnet warmth that builds, but the sweetness and smoke keep it in balance. Start with a thin drizzle.
