Honey sticks are one of the simplest ways to enjoy honey without carrying around a jar, spoon, or sticky bottle.
Long, thin, individually sealed tubes filled with honey, honey sticks are easy to carry, easy to store, and useful almost anywhere. You can stir them into tea or coffee, drizzle them over oatmeal or yogurt, pack them in a lunchbox, add them to a gift basket, or keep a few in your desk drawer.
If you are new to honey sticks, though, you may have a few questions.
How do you open one? How much honey is inside? Do they need to be refrigerated? Can you put them in hot drinks? What is the difference between pure and flavored honey sticks?
This guide covers the basics.
What Are Honey Sticks?
Honey sticks are narrow, sealed plastic tubes filled with honey. They are sometimes called honey straws or honey stix.
Instead of opening a full jar, you can use one individually portioned stick whenever you want a small amount of honey.
Bee Man HoneyStix contain approximately 5 grams of honey per stick and come in eight flavors:
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Pure honey
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Sour blue raspberry
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Peppermint
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Green apple
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Piña colada
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Sour lemon
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Orange
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Cinnamon
Their long, thin shape makes them convenient for tea stations, lunchboxes, coffee bars, snack drawers, gift baskets, events, travel bags, and everyday use.
How Do You Open a Honey Stick?
Opening a honey stick is simple once you know how.
Step 1: Hold the Stick Upright
Hold the honey stick near one end so the honey stays toward the bottom.
Step 2: Tear or Cut One End
Depending on the packaging, you can tear, pinch, or use clean scissors to open one end of the stick.
Do not cut too far down the tube. A small opening is enough.
Step 3: Squeeze the Honey Out
Gently squeeze from the unopened end toward the opening.
You can squeeze the honey directly:
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Into tea
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Into coffee
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Over oatmeal
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Over yogurt
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Onto toast
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Over fruit
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Onto pancakes or waffles
Step 4: Dispose of the Empty Tube
Once the honey has been squeezed out, dispose of the empty stick appropriately.
If you have ever wondered how to use a honey stick, the basic process is simply:
Open → squeeze → stir or drizzle → enjoy.
How Much Honey Is in a Honey Stick?
Bee Man HoneyStix hold approximately 5 grams of honey per stick.
That small portion is one reason honey sticks are convenient. Instead of estimating how much honey you are pouring from a bottle or spooning from a jar, you can use one stick at a time.
This works especially well for:
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Tea and coffee stations
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Lunchboxes
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Breakfast foods
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Snack trays
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Travel
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Events
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Office breakrooms
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Gift baskets
For more ideas about portioned use, see Honey Sticks as a Simple Pre-Portioned Sweetener for Everyday Use.
What Can You Use Honey Sticks For?
One of the biggest advantages of honey sticks is versatility.
They can be used in both drinks and foods.
Honey Sticks for Tea
Tea is one of the most popular ways to use honey sticks.
Simply open one stick, squeeze it into your cup, and stir.
Honey sticks for tea work well with:
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Black tea
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Green tea
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Chamomile tea
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Peppermint tea
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Lemon tea
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Fruit tea
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Iced tea
Pure honey is the classic choice, while cinnamon, peppermint, sour lemon, orange, and green apple can add a flavored twist.
Honey Sticks for Coffee
Honey sticks can also be used in:
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Hot coffee
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Iced coffee
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Cold brew
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Lattes
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Café-style drinks made at home
Pure honey and cinnamon work especially well with coffee.
Because honey sticks are individually sealed, they are also useful for office coffee stations, hotel rooms, and travel.
Honey Sticks for Oatmeal and Yogurt
Breakfast is another easy place to use honey sticks.
Try them with:
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Oatmeal
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Overnight oats
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Yogurt bowls
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Granola
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Berries
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Banana slices
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Apples
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Nuts
Pure honey is a simple everyday option, while cinnamon works especially well with oatmeal and apples.
Honey Sticks for Toast, Pancakes, and Waffles
Instead of opening syrup or a honey jar, squeeze a honey stick over:
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Toast
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English muffins
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Pancakes
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Waffles
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French toast
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Peanut butter toast
Pure honey and cinnamon are easy breakfast choices, while orange or green apple can add something different.
Honey Sticks for Fruit
Honey sticks pair naturally with many fruits.
Try them with:
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Apples
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Strawberries
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Blueberries
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Pineapple
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Mango
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Bananas
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Peaches
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Melon
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Orange slices
A few easy flavor combinations include:
Cinnamon + apples
Piña colada + pineapple
Orange + berries
Pure honey + almost any fruit
Honey Sticks for Lunchboxes and Snack Bags
Because they are long, thin, sealed, and lightweight, honey sticks are convenient for lunchboxes and snack bags.
Pair them with:
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Apple slices
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Crackers
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Cheese
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Yogurt
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Granola
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Rice cakes
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Mini pancakes
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Fruit cups
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Trail mix
Honey sticks also fit easily into backpacks, work bags, road-trip snack kits, and picnic baskets.
Can You Put Honey Sticks in Hot Drinks?
Yes.
Honey sticks can be opened and squeezed into warm beverages such as:
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Tea
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Coffee
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Cocoa
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Warm apple cider
The honey is removed from the plastic tube before being stirred into the drink.
You do not need to place the sealed plastic honey stick directly into the hot beverage.
Can Honey Sticks Be Used in Cold Drinks?
Yes.
Honey sticks can also be used in:
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Iced tea
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Lemonade
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Sparkling water
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Iced coffee
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Fruit drinks
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Smoothies
For cold drinks, squeeze the honey into the drink and stir thoroughly.
Flavored honey sticks can make cold drinks especially fun. Sour lemon works well with iced tea or lemonade, while orange, green apple, and piña colada can work with fruit-inspired drinks.
Pure Honey Sticks vs. Flavored Honey Sticks
Both can be useful, but they serve slightly different purposes.
Pure Honey Sticks
Pure honey sticks are the most versatile option.
They work well with:
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Tea
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Coffee
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Oatmeal
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Yogurt
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Fruit
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Toast
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Pancakes
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Waffles
Flavored Honey Sticks
Flavored honey sticks add another layer of flavor to drinks and snacks.
Bee Man HoneyStix flavors include:
Sour Blue Raspberry
A bold option for colorful drinks, lunchboxes, and party favors.
Peppermint
A crisp choice for tea, coffee, cocoa, and drink stations.
Green Apple
A fruity option for apples, sparkling water, lunchboxes, and snack boards.
Piña Colada
A tropical choice for fruit, yogurt, smoothies, and summer drinks.
Sour Lemon
A citrus option for tea, lemonade, and sparkling water.
Orange
A bright flavor for tea, yogurt, fruit, and brunch drinks.
Cinnamon
A warm choice for oatmeal, apples, coffee, pancakes, and waffles.
How Should Honey Sticks Be Stored?
Honey sticks are easy to store.
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Good storage locations include:
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Pantry shelves
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Kitchen drawers
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Tea stations
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Coffee bars
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Office drawers
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Snack cabinets
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Gift basket supplies
A glass jar, mug, basket, or container can also make them easy to organize and display.
Do Honey Sticks Need to Be Refrigerated?
In general, sealed honey sticks are designed to be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
Refrigeration can make honey firmer and more difficult to squeeze, so a pantry or cabinet is usually more convenient.
Always follow any storage instructions printed on the product packaging.
What If the Honey Crystallizes?
Honey can naturally become thicker or crystallize over time.
That does not automatically mean there is something wrong with it.
If a pure honey stick becomes crystallized or difficult to squeeze, gently warming it may help soften the honey.
Avoid excessive heat.
Are Honey Sticks Good for Travel?
Honey sticks are particularly convenient for travel because they take up very little space.
Keep them in:
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Travel bags
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Lunch bags
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Road-trip snack kits
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Picnic baskets
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Hotel coffee kits
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Work totes
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Backpacks
They are useful when you want honey available without carrying a full jar.
Are Honey Sticks Good for Gifts?
Yes. Their colorful appearance and individual packaging make honey sticks easy to add to gifts.
Use them in:
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Tea gift baskets
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Coffee baskets
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Teacher gifts
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Host gifts
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Office gifts
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Picnic baskets
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Party favors
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Welcome bags
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Seasonal drink kits
You can also mix several flavors together so the recipient can try different options.
Can You Buy Honey Sticks in Bulk?
Yes.
Bulk honey sticks are useful when you need larger quantities for:
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Restaurants
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Coffee shops
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Tea bars
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Offices
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Events
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Weddings
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Customer gifts
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Retail displays
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Teacher lounges
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Party favors
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Gift baskets
Because each stick is individually sealed, they can be displayed in jars, baskets, cups, bowls, welcome bags, or checkout areas.
Honey Sticks for Businesses
Honey sticks are not only useful at home.
Businesses can use them in:
Coffee Shops and Cafés
Place honey sticks near coffee, tea, and condiment stations.
Restaurants
Offer individual honey sticks with tea, breakfast, or beverage service.
Offices
Keep them in breakrooms, coffee stations, meeting rooms, or employee snack areas.
Hotels and Guest Accommodations
Include honey sticks with tea bags, coffee supplies, breakfast baskets, or welcome kits.
Retail Stores
Use colorful honey sticks in countertop displays, gift baskets, or specialty food sections.
How Many Honey Sticks Should You Keep on Hand?
That depends on how you use them.
For personal use, a smaller pack may be enough for tea, coffee, breakfast, and lunches.
For families, offices, parties, restaurants, or events, larger quantities can make more sense.
A variety pack is useful if you want to discover your favorite flavor before buying more of one type.
Bulk packs are better suited to events, foodservice, offices, gifting, or frequent use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Sticks
What is a honey stick?
A honey stick is a long, thin, individually sealed tube filled with honey. It provides a portable, pre-portioned way to use honey in drinks, snacks, breakfast foods, gifts, and events.
How do you open a honey stick?
Hold the stick upright and tear or cut a small opening at one end. Then squeeze the honey toward the opening.
How do you use a honey stick?
Open one end and squeeze the honey into tea, coffee, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, toast, pancakes, waffles, or another drink or snack.
How much honey is in one HoneyStix?
Bee Man HoneyStix contain approximately 5 grams of honey per stick.
Do honey sticks need to be refrigerated?
Sealed honey sticks are generally stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Follow the storage instructions provided with the product.
Can honey sticks go in hot tea?
Yes. Open the honey stick and squeeze the honey into the tea, then stir. There is no need to place the sealed plastic tube into the hot drink.
Can honey sticks be used in coffee?
Yes. Honey sticks can be used in hot coffee, iced coffee, cold brew, lattes, and other coffee drinks.
What is the difference between pure and flavored honey sticks?
Pure honey sticks contain classic honey flavor, while flavored honey sticks combine honey with additional flavors such as cinnamon, orange, peppermint, green apple, sour lemon, piña colada, or sour blue raspberry.
Can you buy honey sticks in bulk?
Yes. Bulk honey sticks are useful for restaurants, cafés, offices, events, gift baskets, retail displays, parties, and larger gatherings.
Final Thoughts
Honey sticks make honey easy to use, store, carry, and share.
Instead of opening a jar or carrying a bottle, you can keep individually sealed honey sticks near your tea station, coffee maker, breakfast supplies, lunchbox area, office drawer, or travel bag.
Use them in tea and coffee, drizzle them over oatmeal or yogurt, pair them with fruit, pack them with lunches, add them to gift baskets, or stock up for events and business use.
Whether you prefer classic pure honey or colorful flavored honey sticks, knowing how to open, use, and store them makes it easy to get more out of every stick.