Honey-Roasted Coffee in Savannah: Savannah Bee and Ogeechee River

Honey-roasted coffee is coffee coated with honey during or after roasting. Savannah Bee Company still sells one, called Roasted Honey Coffee. Its early versions are tied to Ogeechee River Coffee Co., a Savannah roaster that has since closed.

Savannah Bee Company and its honey coffee

Savannah Bee Company is a honey brand founded in Savannah, Georgia, by beekeeper Ted Dennard. The company sells single-varietal honeys such as tupelo, plus honey-based foods and body care. Its shops in Savannah’s historic district draw steady visitor traffic.

Savannah Bee Company sells a coffee called Roasted Honey Coffee. The company describes the beans as gently roasted and coated in its own honey. The product comes in whole bean and ground forms. Buyers describe it as a medium-dark roast with a mellow sweetness.

Today Roasted Honey Coffee is roasted by Charleston Coffee Exchange in Charleston, South Carolina. Savannah Bee lists it at $18.50 per bag, and it was sold out when we checked in October 2026. Stock comes and goes, so check the company’s shops or site.

What we know about Ogeechee River Coffee Co.

Ogeechee River Coffee Co. was a Savannah roaster with a café in the Habersham Village shopping area. The company took its name from the Ogeechee River, which reaches the coast just south of Savannah.

Secondary sources credit Ogeechee River’s founder, a roaster named Scott, with partnering with Savannah Bee on a honey-roasted coffee. Those accounts describe organic beans roasted with Savannah Bee honey. We could not find a primary record, such as an old label, that confirms the exact terms.

The Ogeechee River café is now closed. Accounts say the wholesale side continued for a time after the founder died. We could not confirm whether any Ogeechee River roasting still operates in 2026. Treat the brand as part of Savannah’s coffee history, not a current stop.

Honey-roasted vs. honey-processed coffee

The two terms sound alike but describe different steps. One happens at a roastery. The other happens on a farm, months earlier.

	Honey-roasted	Honey-processed
Where it happens	At the roaster	At the farm or mill
Is honey involved?	Yes, real bee honey	No honey at all
What “honey” means	A glaze on roasted beans	Sticky fruit mucilage left on the seed
Flavor effect	Added sweetness and aroma	Natural sweetness and body from drying

Honey processing is a drying method. Workers remove the coffee cherry’s skin but leave some sticky mucilage on the seed. The beans dry in that sticky layer, which feels like honey to the touch. Producers label the results yellow, red, or black honey, by how much mucilage remains.

Costa Rica made the honey process famous. Our guide to a Costa Rican coffee farm explains how processing choices shape the cup.

Honey roasting is closer to a flavored coffee. The roaster adds real honey to the beans. The sugars caramelize and coat each bean with a light glaze.

How to brew honey-roasted coffee

Honey-coated beans need a little care. The glaze can leave residue in a grinder, so clean the burrs more often than usual. A drip brewer or French press suits this style better than espresso.

Start with 20 g (0.7 oz) of ground coffee per 300 ml (10 fl oz) of water. Use water just off the boil, about 93°C (200°F). Taste before adding sugar, because the honey already adds sweetness.

Store the bag sealed and away from heat. Honey-coated beans can turn tacky in humid weather, which Savannah has in abundance.

Making a Savannah coffee day of it

Savannah’s historic district is laid out around its famous squares, so a coffee walk is easy. Savannah Bee’s Broughton Street shop sits in the main shopping corridor. Several independent cafés and roasters are within a few blocks.

For a slower coastal trip, Cumberland Island lies about two hours south by car, plus a ferry ride. Our Cumberland Island guide covers how to plan that day.

If you go

• Savannah Bee Company: Shops in Savannah’s historic district, including Broughton Street.
• The coffee: Roasted Honey Coffee, roasted by Charleston Coffee Exchange.
• Price: Listed at $18.50 per bag in October 2026.
• Availability: Often sells out, so check stock before you plan around it.
• Ogeechee River Coffee Co.: The Habersham Village café is closed.
• Brew it: Drip or French press, 20 g (0.7 oz) per 300 ml (10 fl oz).