In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic cloves, salt and crushed red pepper flakes; set aside. Next, in a large saucepan or large bowl, fill half full with cold water and add ice. Then, in a 6-quart stockpot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add beans in batches and cook uncovered, until beans are just crisp-tender, two to three minutes. Remove the beans and immediately drop them into ice water. Drain and pat dry.