The Beez Kneez Honey Club

What's in the box: The site does not detail club contents, but expect raw honey from the company's Minnesota and Wisconsin apiaries, possibly alongside beeswax products.

The Beez Kneez is a small beekeeping operation with apiaries in NW Wisconsin and Central Minnesota. It sells raw honey and beeswax, and also sells live bees. It describes itself as non-migratory, which means its hives stay in one region rather than being trucked around the country for pollination work. All colonies are overwintered locally. Hives are placed on organic farms and at nature centers chosen for diverse, pesticide-free forage. The honey is raw with nothing added, and it is never heated above hive temperature. It is extracted with the company's pedal-powered Honey Cycle, which is a charming detail. Flavor depends on what the bees were feeding on, so expect differences by season and location. The catch for subscription shoppers is that the main site does not clearly describe a honey club. The 'Subscribe' prompt on the homepage is an email newsletter signup, and the site does not state box contents, delivery frequency, or pricing for a recurring plan. Before committing, check the online shop or contact the company by its listed phone or email to confirm what a membership includes. If you want regionally rooted honey with a transparent production story, this is an appealing source. If you want a clearly defined recurring box, look elsewhere.