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I am a repeat customer. This is a relaxing, enjoyable calm. If you’re looking to get weird or crazy try something else. If you’re looking to feel a soft calmness this product delivers. Great before be... See more
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Tried this before handling a long day of meetings and surprisingly stayed locked in the whole afternoon. Not jittery like energy drinks, just cleaner focus. Didn’t expect honey to actually do that.
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I take it on a night before bed and it really works for me. I'm normally a fairly light sleeper and I toss n turn but on the nights I've took the honey I sleep right through and dont think I move mu... See more
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Real Mad Honey is a specialty online store dedicated to bringing you one of the world's most rare and fascinating natural products: authentic mad honey, harvested from the wild rhododendron forests of Nepal and Turkey. Mad honey — also known as "grayanotoxin honey" or "deli bal" — has been collected by Himalayan cliff beekeepers for centuries, valued for its unique properties and rich cultural heritage. At Real Mad Honey, we work directly with experienced local beekeepers to ensure every jar is 100% pure, wild, and sustainably harvested. No additives, no blending, no compromises. We believe in full transparency. That's why every batch we sell is lab-tested and comes with detailed information about its origin, potency, and recommended use. Whether you're a curious food enthusiast, a wellness explorer, or someone who simply appreciates rare natural products, we make it easy to shop with confidence. Our webshop ships worldwide, with fast and secure delivery straight to your door. We're passionate about what we do, and our customer service team is always ready to answer your questions and help you find the right product for your needs. At Real Mad Honey, quality and authenticity are everything. Discover the legend — taste the difference. 👉 www.realmadhoney.com
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Waste of your money
I ordered, and it arrived pretty fast so nothing to say about that.
That being said, it did nothing. I followed all instructions the first night, I felt nothing. The next night, although I know its not recommended, I ate an entire jar, also felt nothing. Ordered the Nepalese variant for the potency but I feel like I wasted my money.
29 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Miranda!
Thank you for the honest review! Fast delivery is always the goal, so we're glad that part went well. We're sorry to hear the effects weren't there though, that's genuinely not the experience we want for you.
Here's the thing: sensitivity to the natural grayanotoxins in mad honey varies significantly between individuals. Body weight, metabolism, tolerance, and timing all factor in, and for some people it simply takes more experimentation to find their sweet spot. Every batch of our Nepal honey is lab-tested before it ships, so if you'd like to check the potency of your specific jar, you can do that here: realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report.
We'd love to turn this around for you, reach out to us at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number and we'll personally look into what we can do.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Matei!
We appreciate the feedback, and we totally understand the frustration of not feeling what you expected. One thing we do want to mention though, 100 grams is quite a lot beyond what we recommend, and more isn't always the path to a better experience with mad honey. The sweet spot for most people is 1–2 tablespoons on an empty stomach, with a good 45–60 minute wait before reassessing.
Sensitivity really does differ from person to person, and things like metabolism, body weight, and food intake all play a role. If you'd like to verify the potency of your specific batch, the lab reports are always available at realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report.
Reach out to us at support@realmadhoney.com with your order details and we'd love to help figure out what's going on for you.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
I tried Real Mad Honey and it didn't work for me
I tried Real Mad Honey after work, and again first thing the following morning when I woke up, and nothing. No effect at all. Honey has no bitter aftertaste. It tastes just like sugar water Honey from the grocery store. I won't be wasting any more money on Real Mad Honey.
28 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Mike!
We really appreciate you sharing this, and we hear you, not feeling anything is frustrating, especially when you were genuinely curious. The truth is, grayanotoxin sensitivity is highly individual. Factors like body weight, metabolism, timing, and food intake all play a role, and some people simply need a higher serving to notice the shift.
As for the taste, raw wild honey naturally tastes mild and sweet, that's actually a good sign it hasn't been heated or processed. The potency lives in the compounds, not the flavor, and every batch is independently lab-tested to verify that. You can review your batch's results here: realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report.
We'd love to work through this with you directly. Drop us a message at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number and we'll make sure you're taken care of.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Well I suffer from arthritis in my…
Well I suffer from arthritis in my knees and ptsd and I’ve tried a lot of different ways to handle the chronic pain I feel and the arthritis and ptsd. I take one small dose and I feel no pain for hours and sleep so much better and longer and and happier for it. Taste great and a little truly does go along way. Will most definitely be getting another jar before I run low.
27 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Ray!
Thank you for sharing this, truly. Knowing that Real Mad Honey is helping you manage the pain from arthritis and the weight of PTSD, and giving you better, longer sleep on top of that, is everything. This is exactly the kind of feedback that reminds us why wild-harvested, lab-tested honey done right actually matters. So glad you've found what works for you, and we'll be here whenever you're ready for that next jar. 🍯
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
I’m a bit gutted
I’m a bit gutted, I was really looking forward to this, so much so I bought 3 jars. I tried it today and it didn’t do anything, no calming effect, no heaviness, nothing. I feel like I’ve been conned. I’m more than happy to remove my review but I’m hoping I can get a refund and return my order, only one jar has been opened. This really isn’t for me and just tastes like normal honey. 4315UK Was my order number.
27 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Hannah!
We're really sorry to hear this wasn't the experience you were hoping for, especially after investing in 3 jars, we completely understand the frustration. The honest truth is that sensitivity to the natural compounds in our honey (grayanotoxins) can vary quite a bit from person to person, with factors like metabolism, body weight, and whether you've eaten beforehand all playing a role. That said, we absolutely want to make this right for you.
Please reach out to us directly at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number 4315UK and we'll take great care of you from there. We're confident we can find a solution that works for you. 🍯
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Great way to wind down
Really good product that helps me relax and get a great nights sleep without feeling drowsy the next morning
20 March 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Mikey!
No drowsiness, just deep rest, that's the sweet spot right there! 🍯 Thank you so much for sharing this. Knowing that Real Mad Honey is helping you genuinely relax and wake up feeling refreshed means everything to our team. Nature really did something special with this one!
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
A wonderful experience
A wonderful experience. Calming and relaxing, with a surprisingly pleasant, light, note of molasses at the end. The best thing is you can adjust the dosage to suit your personal preference. Would highly recommend trying this soothing and unique product.
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3 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Tracey!
Reading this genuinely made our day, thank you! 🐝 That calming, relaxing feeling with the light molasses finish is exactly the experience we work so hard to deliver, so hearing it landed just right is the best kind of feedback we could ask for. And yes, finding your own perfect dose is half the fun! We're so glad you gave it a try, and even more glad you'd recommend it.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Very helpful team
Despite having a bad experience with my local carrier, their support has been very proactive throughout my package's journey and they helped me understand what the current situation of my tracking. I have the package now, and I wouldn't be able to get this if it weren't for their customer service.
25 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Brandon!
Thank you for this, it truly made our team's day! 🐝 We know how nerve-wracking it is when a package hits a bump in the road, and while we can't always control what happens on the carrier's end, we can always make sure you're never left in the dark. That's a promise we take seriously with every single order. So glad your honey finally made it home where it belongs! 🍯
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
I spent 154$ on the big jar hoping to…
I spent 154$ on the big jar hoping to feel something out of it I've had 4 teaspoons in the time of 3 and a half hours and don't feel any different since before I took it, was really hoping for a relaxing state or feel something atleast but no. Everything i read online about the "real" mad honey said it had a earthy taste, red color and almost left a little after burn, this literally just tastes like a quality honey and that is it, definitely bummed about spending that much money on a bottle of regular honey. I gave 2 starts instead of one just cause of the fast shipping, that is it
24 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Rickey!
We hear you, and we're sorry this wasn't what you were hoping for. Your feedback means a lot to us because we take it seriously.
Just to share some context: wild-harvested honey varies naturally in color, taste, and intensity depending on the region and bloom season, so it won't always match descriptions you find online about other batches. That said, the most important thing is the grayanotoxin content, and every batch we sell is lab-verified before it leaves us. We'd encourage you to take a look at your specific batch results here: https://www.realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report, if something looks off, we want to know about it too.
Please send us an email at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number and the name on your order, and our team will personally follow up with you. We're glad the shipping delivered, now let us make sure the honey does too. 🐝
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
All positive reviews are lying to you
I paid £145 (and got stung by customs for £31) for 500g of this crap. One jar from Turkey, and one jar from Nepal (which, by the way was open and leaking when it arrived).
It. Does. Nothing.
I have had over half a jar over the last few days with zero effect. Each time I've tried it, I've upped the dosage. Every time I've tried it, it has been on a completely empty stomach (either first thing in the morning or straight after a 10 hour shift at work).
Don't give me any BS about metabolism because I'm 5'5" and weigh 130lbs.
Scam, scam, scam!
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Edit: After getting in touch with customer service (who replied within minutes), they have arranged a full refund. The three stars is due to their excellent customer service, but they don't warrant 5 stars as the product had no effect on me.
25 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Jose!
We're really sorry to hear this, and we completely understand why you're frustrated. A leaking jar on arrival is absolutely not okay, and that alone deserves to be made right straight away. On top of the customs charge, we can see this has been a genuinely disappointing experience from start to finish, and we don't take that lightly.
We'd love the chance to look into both issues properly, the damaged Nepal jar and the effects you haven't been feeling. While sensitivity to grayanotoxins does vary from person to person, we hear you, and we want to make sure what you received was up to our usual standard. Every batch is lab-tested and you're welcome to check your batch's results at https://www.realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report, but more importantly, we want to fix this for you.
Please reach out to us directly at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number and the full name on the order, and our team will take it from there. You deserve better than what you experienced, and we're committed to making it right.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Mad honey.. perfect way to relax
Mad honey is a perfect way to relax of an evening or to settle you off to sleep and wake up feeling fresh.
One thing for sure is buying this product your getting what it says on the tin.
Really good and worth buying if you are curious.
16 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Sean!
"What it says on the tin", that means everything to us, honestly! We put a lot of care into making sure every jar delivers exactly what we promise, so reading this genuinely made our day 🍯 So glad it's become part of your evenings and helping you wake up feeling fresh.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
The Sweet Taste Of Calmness
What made my experience great is that there’s plenty of information about the honey and the responses from the staff is top notch. I love the taste and the calming effects it gives me.
15 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Oscar!
Thank you so much for this, it genuinely means a lot to us! 💛 We put a lot of heart into making sure every customer feels informed and supported, so hearing that it actually made a difference for you is the best kind of feedback we could get. And those calming effects you're describing? That's the Himalayan magic doing its thing. So glad it's been a good match for you!
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
This is an absolute scam and just…
This is an absolute scam and just regular way overpriced honey if your looking for the real stuff you have to go to nepal yourself none the less tried this honey the way they recomend and there was nothing so i ate the whole jar waste of money do not buy,
I also want to mention that all the replies to these repplies are fully ai generated as i emailed the company directly and it was word for word the same reply
17 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Rian!
We're sorry the experience didn't deliver what you were hoping for, that's genuinely not what we want for any customer. We do want to be transparent though: every batch we sell is independently lab-tested and those reports are publicly available at realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report for anyone to check. The authenticity and grayanotoxin levels are all documented and verifiable.
Effects from Mad Honey vary naturally from person to person, body weight, metabolism, and individual tolerance all play a real role in how noticeable the experience feels. We also want to flag that eating a full jar in one go is well beyond what we'd ever recommend, not just for effects but for your safety. Starting small and building up slowly is always the way to go with this one.
If you'd like to reach out directly, we're always at support@realmadhoney.com and happy to look into your experience further. 🍯
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Absolutely beautiful honey a very unique
Absolutely beautiful honey a very unique taste. Part of my oder didn't turn up as I had added to it after my first order, emailed customer service and had a reply within half an hour. They was very helpful and are resending the honey. Can't praise them enough.
21 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Matt!
Reviews like this genuinely make all the hard work worth it, thank you so much! 🍯 It's wonderful to hear you're enjoying the taste, and we're really pleased our team could jump on your issue so quickly and make it right. That's exactly the experience we want every customer to have.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Absolute life changer!!
Amazing product!! I am a long time sufferer of severe eczema which has deprived me of a proper nights sleep for as long as I can remember and this has been a life changing help! Everything from making the order until delivery was a pleasure and definitely highly recommend!!!
17 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Stephen!
This review has us buzzing! 🐝 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Living with severe eczema and disrupted sleep is genuinely tough, so knowing Real Mad Honey has made a real difference for you means the world to us. Reviews like yours are pure gold. So glad the whole journey felt great too, from browsing to your doorstep!
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Always delivered sealed and on time
Always delivered sealed and on time, as an ex herb smoker I highly recommend this if youre looking for your happy place again. 1st time had 1 teaspoon which was nice and calm. 2nd attempt I went kill or cure and pured the rest over my weebabix. Next thing I knew it was morning lol. Woke up feeling fresh though. Im on my 4th order now. This time ive ordered the biggest jars possible
10 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Alan!
This review has us absolutely buzzing, from the calm teaspoon start to the legendary Weetabix moment, we love that you went on this journey with us 😄🍯 Waking up fresh is always the sign of a good night well spent. Four orders in and going straight for the big jars? That's the move. We're so glad you found us, and even more glad you keep coming back. Your words mean everything to the whole team here.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
All positive reviews are fake
All positive reviews are fake, notice how much more human the negative reviews are compared to the positive reviews. I can’t believe I’ve spent 40 quid on a crappy wooden jar of honey.
20 April 2026
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Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Bryn!
We're sorry to hear you're feeling this way, and we completely understand the frustration when something doesn't meet your expectations, especially at this price point.
We want to address your concerns directly though: our positive reviews are absolutely genuine, and we're proud of the community of customers who take the time to share their experiences with us.
Every jar of Real Mad Honey is independently lab-tested before it reaches you, and those results are publicly available for anyone to check at https://www.realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report, full transparency is something we take seriously. As for the effects, sensitivity to the natural grayanotoxins varies quite a bit from person to person, and factors like dosage, timing, and individual body chemistry all play a role in the experience.
We'd genuinely love the chance to make this right for you. Drop us a message at support@realmadhoney.com with your order details and we'll personally look into your experience and find a way forward together.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Living with constant pain
Living with Fibromyalgia, Cervical Spine stenosis, and a fractured L5-S1 disc can be challenging. After discovering Real Mad Honey, I researched it thoroughly and decided to give it a try. I ordered three jars of Nepal Honey and was pleasantly surprised by its effects. The honey produced a warm, numbing sensation that spread from my mouth and tongue down to my belly, followed by a calming, relaxing feeling. I've found it to be particularly helpful when combined with cannabis, allowing me to manage my pain more effectively. Real Mad Honey has also become a valuable tool in helping me sleep and find comfort without relying on addictive medications like Oxycontin or Tylenol with codeine.
17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Joe!
Reading this genuinely stopped us in our tracks, thank you so much for taking the time to share something so personal. Managing multiple chronic conditions takes real strength, and knowing that Real Mad Honey has played a role in helping you find comfort, better sleep, and reduced reliance on heavy medications is deeply moving for us to hear.
That warm, spreading sensation you described followed by the calming wave, that's exactly what our customers in the wellness community talk about most, and it's beautiful to hear it translating so meaningfully for you. The fact that it's working so well alongside your other tools makes us incredibly happy.
We love that you found your rhythm with it.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Kevin!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're sorry to hear the honey didn't deliver the effects you were hoping for, that's genuinely not what we want for any of our customers.
Mad Honey's effects are closely tied to a few key factors: serving size, timing, and individual body chemistry. For the fuller experience, we recommend 1–2 tablespoons on a completely empty stomach, then waiting a full 45–60 minutes before drawing any conclusions. Many people who don't feel much at first find that adjusting these two things makes a real difference.
Every batch is also independently lab-tested, so if you'd like to verify the grayanotoxin levels in your jar, you're welcome to check your batch report here: https://www.realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report
We'd love the chance to help you get the experience you were after, feel free to reach out to us at support@realmadhoney.com and we'll be happy to guide you personally!
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
Avoid Avoid Avoid,
Avoid Avoid Avoid,
Its pure scam,
I even bought the Turkey version which is a bit weaker than the Nepal Version,so I got both of them,tried it with a bunch of friends,a total of 5,we tested it,35-1 hour later nothing,we took half a spoon then we took a full spoon of the turkey stuff while the others tried the nepal stuff,nothing,0 effects absolutely felt nothing,
Empty stomachs? Checked.
Half a teaspoon? Checked.
A full one teaspoon ? Checked.
Tried it on other days,same amount if not a bit more? Checked.
Tastes like honey,but the lies behind this company...
77 euros spent...
Thanks RealMadHoney.com for scamming me out of money for regular honey thats just a bit tastier ;)
Avoid,go spend the money on something else,
I bet they are searching up a reason to deny my experience just like everyone else did when they left a 1 star...
Give me my money back you thieves!
18 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Real Mad Honey
Hi Simon!
We appreciate you laying it all out, both variants, multiple days, empty stomachs, a group of five people. That's a thorough test and your frustration after spending €77 with no noticeable effect is completely understandable.
Here's what we can tell you: our honey is genuinely wild-harvested and every single batch is lab-tested before it ships. Those results are public and available at realmadhoney.com/pages/lab-report, your batch is in there and anyone can verify it. The fact that it tastes like honey is actually expected, grayanotoxins are naturally tasteless and odorless, so potency has nothing to do with flavor. That said, sensitivity does vary significantly between people based on metabolism, body weight, and individual tolerance, which can mean the same jar lands very differently across a group.
We're not dismissing your experience, we want to investigate it. Please get in touch at support@realmadhoney.com with your order number and we'll review your specific batch and address your refund request personally.
Warm regards,
The Real Mad Honey Team 🐝
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