The best local honey brands in Singapore

It all started by chance in 2013, when founders Terry Tong and Gary Chin went to the Philippines in search of pili nuts. They ran into a group of local beekeepers whose bee farms had hives with unusual structures that interest the duo. They even tried the honey off them which had a very unique sweet-sour taste, and voila – Anaya was born (but not until in 2015). Anaya's signature Trigona honey ($45.90 for 140g) is quite exclusive due to the production of honey by stingless bees, which is much less as compared to regular honey bees. The benefits of this organically farmed honey include high active levels, anti-bacterial, and low sugar.

Available at anayalife.com.

It wouldn't come as a surprise that the son of the secretary of the International Bee Association decided to run a honey business – after all, he knows more about bees than most of us. Go Pure began when Jason Koh decided to give the family business a facelift by expanding it online. The online store carries its very own line of honey, as well as the bee-related products from his father's brand Uniflora. Go Pure specialises in natural and organic honey that comes from the Linden ($30-$40) and Acacia ($35-$45) flowers. Acacia honey benefits the respiratory system and blood circulation, while Linden honey relieves stress and anxiety. It also offers raw honey with watercress and eucalyptus ($33) which is a great anti-inflammatory, organic rose honey ($66) for its hydrating properties, and multi-flower honey ($25) which is high in multivitamins.

Available at gopure.sg.

When Mohamed Imran and Steve Tan realised that many Singaporeans are quite biased towards non-Australian or non-Manuka honey, they decided to spotlight the Apis Cerana, a species of honey bee from Asia. Spreading awareness through their brand Cerana, the duo offers quality honey produced in Southeast Asia, mainly produced at a farm in Thailand that belongs to their relatives. It also carries honey from three independent beekeepers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Borneo. And these aren't your usual honey, either. Bag wildflower nectar honey, longan nectar honey, coconut blossom honey, rainforest honey, and more (from $26).

Available at ceranahoney.com.sg.

Whether you're looking to stock up your kitchen cupboard with manuka honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee pollen, raw honey, and even superfoods, HoneyWorld's got 'em all. The brand prides itself as the only honey specialty brand that carries a wide range of honey and bee-related products at affordable prices, starting from as low as $5. For an extra kick, try the HoneyWorld Enriched UMF Manuka with Royal Jelly or Propolis range (from $70), which is unique and exclusive to the brand. The synergistic effect of royal jelly or propolis with manuka elevates the honey as a whole.

Available at honeyworld.sg.

This Singapore-based family business unites honey lovers with unprocessed honey from various locations in Australia including Tasmania. The imported honey is also cold-extracted to ensure its original flavours remain intact. Honey Colony mainly specialises in anti-microbial honey types such as jarrah honey (from $22), red gum honey (from $35), and leatherwood honey (from $35), all known for its sweet notes and healing properties. For something different, treat your taste buds to flavours like the creamed york gum, wildflower, and vanilla bean. Brands stocked on Honey Colony include Elixir Honey, the Scottish Bee Company, and Honey in the Garden.

Available at thehoneycolony.com.