How to Use Honey Sachets (Without Wasting Them)
Updated 2026-09-20 · 4 min read
A 10g stick pack of honey is the most practical way to carry honey and the easiest to use badly. This is the short, practical version.
Opening one without wearing it
Honey is viscous and the sachet is small, which is a combination that punishes impatience.
- Tap or shake the contents down to one end first, the way you would with a sugar stick.
- Tear across the notch at the top, not down the side.
- Squeeze from the sealed end, rolling the empty part as you go.
- If the honey is cold and stiff, warm the sachet in your hand for a minute. Do not microwave it.
Ways to take it
| Method | Works well because | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Straight from the sachet | Fastest, no equipment, nothing to clean | It is sweet and undiluted; some people prefer it with water |
| Stirred into warm water | Dilutes the sweetness, easy to drink | Let boiling water cool for a minute first |
| In tea | Replaces the sugar you would add anyway | Same point about very hot water |
| In coffee | Works with both hot and iced | Stir properly or it sits at the bottom |
| On food | Yoghurt, oatmeal, toast, pancakes | Just remember it counts as added sugar |
| In a smoothie | Blends cleanly, no grit | Easy to overdo total sugar across ingredients |
When to take it
There is no clinically established best time, and anyone giving you a precise window is guessing. What people report in practice is straightforward: before training, mid-afternoon instead of a sugary snack, or in the morning with breakfast.
Two genuine considerations. Ginseng has been associated with trouble sleeping in some people, so if you are sensitive, earlier in the day is the safer default. And because honey is a simple carbohydrate, taking it on a completely empty stomach can feel different from taking it with food.
How many
For ONYX, the label says one to two sachets per day and says not to exceed that. Take that as the instruction rather than a suggestion. More is not better, and the ceiling exists because of the ginseng as much as anything else.
Storing them
- Unopened sachets keep at normal room temperature, in a dry place, out of direct sun.
- Once a sachet is open, refrigerate it and use it within a day.
- Do not use a sachet that is torn or has been crushed.
- Keep the box out of reach of children.
Honey crystallising is normal and not spoilage. In a sachet you are unlikely to see it, but if the texture goes grainy, warming it in your hand usually sorts it out.
Taking them with you
Sachets are the reason this format exists: they fit in a pocket, a gym bag or a glove box, and there is no jar to leak. For air travel, a 10g sachet is well inside the limits for liquids and gels in carry-on baggage, though rules vary by country, so check if you are carrying a lot of them.
ONYX comes in 3, 6, 12 and 24 sachet packs, in both the Black and Gold Edition.
See the packsCommon questions
Can I put a honey sachet in hot tea or coffee?
Yes. Let boiling water stand for a minute first if you want to be careful, though there is no dramatic effect either way. Stir properly so it does not settle at the bottom.
Do I have to take it on an empty stomach?
No. There is no established requirement either way. Honey is a simple carbohydrate, so taking it without food can feel different from taking it with a meal, but neither is wrong.
What happens if I take more than the recommended amount?
Stick to the label, which for ONYX is one to two sachets a day. Exceeding it mostly means more sugar and more ginseng, and ginseng side effects such as trouble sleeping and headaches are more commonly reported at higher doses.
Can I take a honey sachet on a plane?
A 10g sachet is well within the usual carry-on limits for liquids and gels. Rules vary by country and by how many you are carrying, so check your airport authority if you are travelling with a full box.