How to enjoy a honey sachet with tea and breakfast

A honey sachet is one of the simplest pleasures in the kitchen: one neat, ready-measured portion, no sticky spoon and no jar to wipe. Here are our favourite everyday ways to enjoy one, from the first cup of tea in the morning to a quiet break at your desk.

1. Stir it into warm tea

Brew your tea as usual, then let it sit for a minute or two so it is warm rather than boiling. Tear the sachet along the notch, squeeze the honey into the cup and stir. Letting the tea cool slightly means the honey's flavour and aroma come through instead of getting lost. It works with black tea, mint tea, green tea or a simple cup of hot water with a slice of lemon. Our Sezar Honey with Royal Jelly comes in 18 g sachets, a generous amount for a large mug.

2. Drizzle it over breakfast

A sachet is just the right amount for one plate or bowl:

• Toast – spread a little butter first, then drizzle the honey from the corner of the sachet in thin lines.
• Yoghurt – plain Greek yoghurt with honey and a handful of nuts or berries.
• Porridge – stir the honey through at the end, or drizzle it on top with sliced banana.
• Pancakes – a lovely change from syrup on a weekend morning.

The smaller 12 g sachets of Vega Gold Honey are handy here, because one sachet is enough for a single slice of toast or a small bowl.

3. With dates or cheese

Honey with dates is a classic pairing at many breakfast tables, and it is just as good with a strong cup of tea in the afternoon. For something savoury-sweet, try honey with a slice of white cheese, halloumi straight from the pan, or a crumbly cheddar with a few walnuts.

4. Take one with you

Because every sachet is sealed, it slips easily into a bag, a lunch box or a coat pocket. Keep a few at work for your tea break, pack some for a journey or a long drive, or take one to the office to stir into a coffee-shop tea. VEGO Honey comes in a box of 10 × 12 g sachets, so a single box covers a working fortnight of tea breaks.

5. Storing your sachets

Keep the box in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and away from the cooker. Leave each sachet sealed until you are ready to use it. Honey can thicken when it is cold; if that happens, hold the sachet in your hand for a minute, or rest it next to a warm cup, and it will soften again.

Simple, tidy and ready whenever you are. Browse all our honey sachets on honeyra.com, with UK delivery in 1–3 working days.