After having experienced Cloister Honey years ago at a farmer's market I have bought jars over the years for myself as well as shared with others. So, with the holiday season during Covid I was trying to support local businesses as well as be creative with my gifts. So, when it came to Mom and her love of honey no doubt Cloister came to mind. After checking out the selection I could not pass on the 'Holiday' Trio. The trio included Cinnamon, Cocoa and Pumpkin Spice whipped honeys. OMG, they all sounded amazing! The ordering process was simple, and one thing I loved was I marked my order as a "gift", so a note could be included, but listed my mailing address, so I could drop it at Mom's. Didn't think anything of it, as I have never had a company reach out, but Joanne, the owner, reached out to me via email to confirm the address, since I indicated a gift but listed my address, same as billing. Now, how sweet is that? I received the package which was one of the best packing jobs I have seen and included was an extra jar of honey, as a treat! If you have not tried Cloister, definitely give them a try. But, be careful, you may become addicted, ha ha! read more

I probably would not have encountered Cloister if they weren't the "special ingredient" at the recent Charlotte Food Fight 2016. Each of the competition dishes were expected to have used the honey in some way or another. Most seemed to just go with a drizzle on top and there's nothing wrong with that, but after having a taste, it seemed like a limited way to demo this tasty goodness. Fortunately, Cloister also had a booth at the Food Fight and that gave me an opportunity to not only try their straight honey but the interesting whipped honeys on offer. I wasn't daring enough to try the Ghost Pepper, but the Lemon was tasty! I brought my wife a pound of honey. She loved it. Go, me! Go, Cloister! read more

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5 stars 5 stars 5 stars. Not only is the artisan honey in a league of its own, everything down from the packaging to the container is 5 star caliber. I just ordered two jars of their arbol-infused honey and it came with a personal not and a complimentary little jar of whipped honey infused with cinnamon. Needless to say - customer for life. Highly recommend you support this small business. read more

Schnikes this stuff is spectacular! I discovered them last wk when they had a booth set up for the Xmas Market Uptown @ The Independence Center. I wandered down there to find a gift for a secret santa exchange and when I started talking with them, they were extremely friendly, gave me the 411 on their products and even let me sample a little something something. If you give me free food or samples, you will have my heart forever. First, I tried their whipped honey which they have in different flavors like chocolate, cinnamon and pumpkin and is au naturale and I think 16 calories per serving....kinda sure they said that, if not, I want to believe it. Super tasty stuff. I bought a jar for myself and my secret santa plus their Infused Honey. They had the infused honey in vanilla and chili pepper. I only tried the chili pepper b/c anything vanilla takes me back to when I was 16 yrs old, working at Walgreens and had to stock Vanilla Fields (when I think about it now, I gag a little) but back to the point---Chili Pepper Infused Honey. Absolutely amazing. It was really sweet at first but then the heat started to make an entrance and they said it would be good on both chicken or shrimp. Soooo....who wants to let me use their grill?? Bee sure to check them out (I had to piggyback off of Nicole's buzzing joke!) read more

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Phenomenal honey local in CLT! The bourbon honey is delicious and wonderful to use with meats and cooking. The orange blossom is amazing and would be great with cheese. Cinnamon honey is incredible and I love it on toast!! The flavors are so fresh and delicious!! I really love their smaller sample sizes to taste the variety. read more

THIS HONEY IS AMAZING! My entire life honey has been a main food group for me. Last year we moved to North Carolina and I've been purchasing a different honey from our local whole foods. Randomly, my mom who runs a gift shop in Boston sent me Cloister Honey. Typically I always buy honey from the area in which I live. I had no idea Cloister was Charlotte produced! The Bourbon honey is out of this world, and I also have a few blackberry honey sticks I've been putting in my granola. The gift sets are perfect for gifts and the customer service is amazing. I just sent three gift sets to three people and they all got their packages within a day. read more

we have bought so many jars online and have had them shipped to our house. this year i recently tried their seasonal pumkin spice honey is amazing. they included a note with a funny joke and a small sample honey which was lavender flavored which my whole family loved. would honestly say this is the best honey i have ever had read more

Mmmmmm! And it's real and local! I just read a report that tests show most store honey has the pollen taken out, which means that it's not really honey. They tested various stores' (many are found in Charlotte) honey supply filter out the pollen (which is not good). Having said all that, Cloister Honey is the real deal! Cloister is a local company that not only sells honey, but has a bee farm. If you are so inclined to start your own bee hive, you can purchase a starter kit from them. Yes, there was another recent article about the decline of honeybees and I was seriously considering getting some until I learned that I'd probably be stung...a lot. Hey, those suits aren't 100% safe. All reading aside...their honey is delicious! They also give you tips on how to use honey besides on bread...it's so fantastic on popcorn! Like others have mentioned, they have raw, infused, whipped, and flavored varieties. If you can't make it to where they are, you can also order online. While you may not easily part with $9 for a squeezable bottle of honey, you should think of the possibilities. Your money will support sustainable practices, a local business, your community, and your health! read more

I learned so much about honey and bees at this Yelp Charlotte Made event. Loved the owners and learning about the company and how it got started. It was crazy being so close to the bees and they really not paying us any mind but it didn't make me any less scared lol. We got to try all of their different kinds of honey and there was not ONE that I didn't like, they were all so delicious. My favorites were definitely the bourbon honey and the salted honey, both of which I purchased and can't wait to use. I also purchased the seeded honey which the owner suggested on toast or I might add it to my morning smoothies. And I got the chipotle honey which I want to try on some ribs or baked chicken. I will definitely be buying more of their honey to try more of the different flavors while I'm cooking. read more

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Oh honey do I love this honey. I first stumbled upon Cloister Honey at the Atherton Mill Farmer's Market, where the nice man behind the counter let me sample all 10 of their delightful honeys. Raw honey in a myriad of different flavors, pepper infused honey, whipped honey in chocolate, lemon, cinnamon oh my! My personal favorites are the Sourwood raw honey and the cinnamon whipped honey. I could pretty much slather this stuff on anything and wolf it down. Price wise, expect to pay just a bit more than your typical grocery store honey, but it is well, well worth it. The folks take care of their bees in a non-mass production way and it shows. The staff are all sweet, knowledgeable and passionate about their product. Plus, it's all based in NC - including the bees! I positively buzzing with excitement about Cloister Honey...ok bad joke...but I really, really do love the entire line of products and their focus. read more

Ever since I got this honey from Atherton Market a few days ago, I've had one spoonful of the whipped cinnamon honey at the end of my day, before I go to bed. It's the BEST. Not only do the whipped honey products have a really nice texture and distinct flavor, the process of buying it at Atherton is so educational and rewarding! The owners explained to me the different varieties, and the health benefits. The duo at the stand also insisted I try the infused honey with chili, which was surprisingly nice, and gave off an overall warm heat. Tiffany N. is right, the whipped stuff only has 16 calories per spoon, so I've been using it in my morning coffee and on toast this week. (Pumpkin spice honey with some butter on bread...I might make some now.) There are a ton of varieties-- but my favorite part is the passion these people bring to their product. My new favorite condiment! read more

I was fortunate enough to attend the world's largest flea market in VA this Labor Day weekend. The boyfriend and I came across this booth and he asked if we wanted to try some. He first offered us the cinnamon...then the lemon...we decided the cinnamon was amazing and had to bring some back to Chicago. We were very disappointed that by the end of the week it was entirely gone! It was so addicting!! So much so, we ordered another 4 jars straight away and after letting a bunch of people at work try it, I will not doubt that a few more will be making orders along with my self in the very near future. Thinking this is going to be gifts for a few people this holiday season! Cinnamon honey - nature's crack! read more

Good lord, this stuff is amazing. I'm in Atlanta and Cloister Honey is in Charlotte, but we found them at a festival in Stone Mountain. We happened to pass their booth, were offered a sample of the cinnamon whipped honey and it was too good to pass up. That lasted about a week, and then I ordered the Arbol infused honey, and the Ghost Pepper and Chocolate whipped honey from their website. I've since found out that you can buy their products at Alon's or Whole Foods here in town. Now, I'm well-aware that whipped honey is supposed to be used as a spread and served over a cracker or maybe mixed into coffee, but it's so good that I can eat it plain. Of the whipped honeys Cloister makes that I've tried, it's hard to say which I like best because they're all so good. If I had to pick one, I'd probably choose the Ghost Pepper because I love the mixture of heat and sweet. Cloister also makes, in addition to "regular" honey, several flavor-infused ones. Of these, I've tried the Arbol, Bourbon and Chipotle. Once again, all were excellent, but if I had to pick one, I'd probably choose the Chipotle as it has some real heat to it. The Bourbon is outstanding, too. I can't stand the liquor, but it has a very nice, smooth and subtle flavor that would go terrific over some good cheese and crackers. read more

Absolutely LOVE Cloister Honey!! The Ghost Pepper flavor is my favorite! I first tasted this at a local market a few years back and I'm hooked. With Covid-19 I ordered on Amazon a few months back but when they were out I went straight to their website to buy, which is the much better option and will be doing so again for future orders. Received order MUCH faster than anticipated. All jars were wrapped with care and they included a personalized note of thanks. A must buy if you like flavored honey! read more

Who knew honey could come in so many delicious flavors!!! I brought home lavender, cocoa, vanilla and salted honey. I couldn't wait to share them with my family. The owners and staff were warm and inviting as well as entertaining. Do yourself a favor and get some yourself or buy a trio for friends as a gift! read more

I never really thought much about honey...but this honey has made me a fan. They do special events, but are regularly at Atherton Mills and other farmers markets...such as Waxhaw. I keep the whipped cinnamon honey on my counter at all times. That's how often I use it. The chili pepper honey is great as a pork tenderloin marinade as well as for chicken and shrimp! I even use the plain honey with some beaten egg white as a facial mask...it's wonderful! Now that the buzz (pun totally intended) is that eating local honey helps with allergies, why not incorporate it into my every day diet?? Haven't tried the lemon or chocolate whipped yet, but they sound delicious! read more

So delicious! Do expect to pay more than you would at grocers or other comparable retailers, but it's well worth it. I bought Cloister honey for the first time in a boutique and loved it, so I decided to go online and buy more. Unfortunately, the gift set I ordered arrived damaged. I called them to let them know and they were so gracious. The lady offered to send me a replacement jar and included a little gift. If you want an idea of what to try first, the bourbon honey and the salted honey are always a hit with my family and friends. read more

I have sampled a few of their varities before and they are amazing. I love that they are from Charlotte, the wildflower is a great all purpose honey and is what my husband uses to put in his coffee. I have only ever been to the location in Atherton Market which is small but still has everything you need! read more

Amazing honey. I add the Vanilla infused honey to various teas, and it really, really brings a new level of amazing flavor, not to mention health, happiness, and energy to the beverage. For those who didn't know, you can get the whole line of Cloister honeys at our Greensboro/Triad Farmer's Market located in Colfax! So delicious! read more

By far, the best local honey! Chipotle infused, cinnamon and bourbon are my favorites. Honey samplers for only $3 each make great gifts for friends & coworkers. read more

Love Cloister Honey and the fact that it is locally produced makes it even better. The wildflower honey is delicious! Also, I love the whipped versions with cinnamon or lemon. They are fabulous spread on warm bread! Tasty and good for you; what more could you want? read more

This honey is amazing. I stopped in Savory Spice Shop and they were doing a tasting. I sample all the different flavors of honey. My favorites were Cinnamon Honey, Cocoa Honey and Vanilla Honey. The Ghost Pepper was also good. I ended up purchasing Wildflower and Cinnamon. My yogurt and tea taste so much better with this honey. There is no way that I will ever purchase honey from a grocery store again. read more

I first tried their honey at the Christmas Candle Light tours at Historic Brattonsville. Their honey was remarkable. Each honey was unique and had a mouth watering taste. The makers were beyond friendly, they offered me the ability to pick up the honey at their apartment to cut down on shipping cost. Every drop of honey and type of candle is made by them and their staff. It's worth paying the $8.00-$11.00 a jar when you know exactly where the honey is coming from and it's helping to support the Bee population. read more