A vintage honey year in Greece
July 24, 2019Get advance notice before we put some unusual and rare honeys on sale
I was speaking to Thomas yesterday and he had some very interesting news for honey lovers - especially if you love the thick Greek honeys. It turns out that it is quite a vintage year, for one particular honey in Greece, as you will see from this short video.update that Thomas has made for you.
The important thing to note is that this year the bees have been collecting the sap from near the base of the Fir tree, where it is richer in mineral salts. They only do this every 3 to 4 years. Normally they collect from higher up the tree, on the top branches, where the sap is richer in sugars. (I don't know why they do this but I am trying to find out.) This means the 2019 Fir could be a more savoury honey, one that is richer in minerals. Thomas sent it yesterday.
He also sent some of the Greek Thyme, which is highly regarded.
Would you like to get advance notice when these honeys arrive - before we email our whole customer list? (Also, about the rare honeys I mention below.)
Thomas said that he has news of two other honeys (both of which are very rare), which he is trying to secure for us. He has done a couple of videos about these two rare honeys - which I will share if he can secure them for us (from his cousin).
One is a honey that is highly esteemed and generally comes from the Middle East and north Africa, known there as Sidr. We have been seeking this honey for 10 years. Put your email in the box above if you want to get advance notice of these honeys as well.
Finally, I wanted to show you the place high in the mountains where the Fir comes from- in the locality of Argithea.
And below is a photo I took of the whole family at Argithea,last June when I visited. From left to right Elena (sister), Costas (Uncle), Panos (cousin), Thomas and Giorgias (father). If you have any questions drop me an email - tim@therawhoneyshop.com.