Winter could be mistaken as a quiet period for the bees. From the outside, the hive looks still. No foraging when the weather is cold. No movement.But inside, the colony is very much alive and waiting for spring. Bees cluster...
Bee Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
We all know bees are important - but just how much do you really know about these incredible pollinators? At Hive Mind Mead, we work with our own hives and are constantly fascinated by the tiny but mighty creatures that...
Mead & Love: A Match Mead in Honey Heaven
Before heart-shaped chocolates.Before overpriced roses.Before anyone decided love should involve booking a table weeks in advance… There was mead. Golden, honeyed, and very much the drink of love, romance and a good time. In fact, mead has been playing Cupid...
Romantic Wedding Drinks: Why Mead Is the Perfect Choice for Love and Celebration
When people start planning a wedding, drinks can often fall into the "sort later" category or receive very little thought at all. They need to work with the food, suit the venue, and be easy for guests to understand. Wine,...
The Rise of Adult Soft Drinks (And Why We Made Honeyade)
The drinks industry is experiencing a quiet revolution. Walk into any pub, restaurant, or bottle shop today and you'll notice something different: the non-alcoholic section has transformed from an afterthought of sugary sodas into a sophisticated category that rivals its...
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: Why Mead Is the Perfect Romantic Drink
When looking for Valentine's Day gifts, it's easy to be funnelled by algorithms, habit, and routine toward the same defaults: flowers, chocolate, wine. They're familiar and easy to buy, but they're also easy to forget. When drinks are chosen as...
Mead: The Original Wedding Drink and Perfect Alternative to Champagne
As the world's oldest alcoholic beverage, mead has been a part of weddings and celebrations for thousands of years. Crafted by fermenting honey with water, often enhanced with fruits or spices, mead has long symbolised good fortune, new beginnings, and...
Why Simple Ingredients Matter More Than Ever
There's a revolution happening on ingredient labels, and it's about time. Walk through any supermarket today and you'll notice a shift: consumers are flipping products over, scrutinising ingredient lists, and increasingly putting items back on the shelf when they see...
Sparkling Water With a Twist: Why Honey Changes Everything
Sparkling Water With a Twist: Why Honey Changes Everything Sparkling water has had quite a moment. From LaCroix to San Pellegrino, carbonated water has evolved from a niche product to a mainstream staple. But let's be honest: plain sparkling water...