Blog

  • Looking for Honey Gifts this Winter?

    Our Winter catalogue has just landed, giving you a taste of what is available this Autumn and Winter - including the new Bioactive Forest (Active 25), an extra virgin olive oil, high in polyphenols. We've have been busy over the last few weeks taking delivery of our new stock.  Potent and delicious honeys that I discovered during my travels this year, like the amazing organic Mountain honey created on Mount Helidona from Fir, Oak, Chestnut and mountain herbs. (It's from an exceptionally wild area known as the Greek Alps.)
  • Looking for an Active Raw Honey to Fight off Winter Coughs and Colds?

    ACTIVE 25+. We have just taken delivery of a rare & highly antibacterial Sidr & Oak honey from the Rhodope Mountains Greece — the place of one of Europe’s few true virgin forests — very ancient woodland, undisturbed by people.   The forest and the bees have produced a truly unique creation. Sidr nectar and Oak honeydew in the same honeycombs - two of our most potent honeys together.  Not only is it very antibacterial but the flavour notes of the Sidr and Oak combined are deep and balanced: Oak up front, molasses and dark chocolate, rounded by Sidr’s creamy smoothness. 
  • The Rarest Honey in Greece? Discover the Magic of Certified Organic Sidr.

    If you’re searching for a honey that’s not only delicious but also rare, powerful, and steeped in tradition, look no further than our Raw Certified Organic Artisan Sidr - Active 24 One of the world’s rarest honeys, Sidr honey has been cherished for centuries for its purity, healing properties, and unique flavour.
  • One of the Purest Raw Organic Forest honeys

    This is one of the finest raw organic forest honeys produced due to the extremely remote area it comes from. Beekeeper Luisa places her hives high in the Cantabrian Mountains and hills in Asturias, a green and unspoilt area in the north of Spain. The forests in this area are untouched, in a  chemical-free environment with a mixture of wild Mediterranean oak, chestnut, beech, and pine trees.
  • The story behind Kostas' Bioactive Forest Honey - Active 23.5

    Join me on a journey deep into the forests of Mount Kissavos, where Kostas, a seasoned Greek beekeeper, produces one of the most potent honeys we've ever had — Bioactive Forest Honey, Active 23.5. This story takes you to the heart of a protected nature reserve, where wild herbs, ancient trees, and even a surprise visit from wild pigs reveal the purity and vitality behind each jar.
  • Kostas’ Bioactive Forest Honey - Active 23.5 - Is Back (plus some friendly forest dwellers!)

    Kostas’ Bioactive Forest Honey – our most potent honey as of June 2025 – is back in stock. With an Activity rating of 23.5+, it’s perfect for sore throats and gourmet use. From the wild forests of Mount Kissavos, this is the last batch until autumn.
  • What is Special About Raw Sidr Honey?

    Sidr Honey is among the finest variants of honey in the world. It comes with a distinctive taste, and is known for its antibacterial qualities. This honey is considered sacred in many religions. The bees feed on the lavish nectar that this tree produces for a short period in the late Spring producing this legendary honey. The Sidr that we sell is always tested independently at a laboratory so we can ensure it is authentic, pure and genuine Sidr.
  • Video: Passion and Beekeeping in the Apennine Mountains

    In this short video, Carolina and Stefano share their beekeeping story from Italy’s Apennines, where their passion and remote chestnut forests produce one of the purest chestnut honeys we’ve ever come across.
  • A Visit to the Source of an outstanding Italian Chestnut Honey

    A behind-the-scenes look at a rare chestnut honey produced in the remote Apennines of Italy. Follow the visit to Carolina and Stefano’s hives at the forest’s edge and learn about the two characteristics that make their honey so distinctive.
  • The Best Mountain Honey we have Ever Sold?

    A rich, raw organic mountain honey from the high slopes of Mount Helidona in central Greece — one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. Created by the bees of beekeeper Vasilis, whose hives sit between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, this deep forest honey is made primarily from oak and chestnut, with wild herbs and a touch of fir. Notably fruitier than most honeydew honeys, it offers a bold flavour with stewed blackberry-like notes and caramelised depth. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered, and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.
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