Artisan Raw Organic Greek Wild Thyme Honey – Herbal, Fruity & Naturally Aromatic

Summary

This raw organic wild thyme honey is lovingly produced by Greek beekeeper Thomas and his family in the northern Peloponnese near Patra. Sourced from bees foraging on wild thyme blossoms high in the mountains, it’s a uniquely floral and aromatic honey. Expect a herbal-grassy foretaste, bright fruity notes, and a mellow, clean finish. Cold-pressed, coarse-filtered, and certified organic, this is a true taste of wild Greece.

Product Highlights

• 100% Raw & Unpasteurised
• Certified Organic
• Cold-Pressed
• Coarse-Filtered (with visible pollen and wax bits)
• Single-Source: Wild Thyme Blossoms
• Harvested in the Peloponnese, Greece
• Produced by Thomas and his family
• Thick, almost oily mouthfeel
• Naturally antibacterial and antioxidant-rich

Aroma

Mellow and caramel-sweet with soft herbal tones. Distinct hints of mountain herbs, fennel, and Greek mountain tea (Shepherd's Tea) offer a uniquely calming fragrance.

Flavour

Starts with a mild, grassy herbal foretaste—clearly thyme—evolving into sweet-sour notes like raspberry and red currant. Finishes clean with delicate traces of fennel or aniseed and herbal tea.

Colour

Light sandy brown with a slightly cloudy appearance due to coarse filtering. Not transparent. Crystallises slowly and may become creamier over time.

Origin

Harvested in the mountainous countryside north of Patra, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Bees collect nectar from wild thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a fragrant evergreen herb found at higher altitudes.

Common Uses

• Glaze for roasted meats or vegetables
• Stir into light herbal teas like chamomile or sage
• Drizzle over feta, halloumi, or other savoury cheeses
• Whisk into dressings for herbal salad notes
• Use as a gentle natural exfoliant or skin cleanser
• Spread on sourdough or rye bread for a herbal boost

👤 Producer Story

Thomas, a passionate beekeeper in central Greece, works with his father Giorgios and sister Elena. They combine traditional methods with modern practices to ensure bee health and quality honey. The family produces Greek honeys like mountain oak, red fir, vanilla fir, wild thyme, pine, and orange.

🧊 How to store your honey

To preserve its natural potency, store the honey in a cool, dark place. Light and heat degrade the enzymes that contribute to antibacterial activity. Keeping it away from light and high temps helps maintain its flavour, texture, and active properties.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey comes from the hive to the jar with minimal interference. Most supermarket honey is processed to look attractive—drained of pollen, heated, and blended. Raw honey varies from batch to batch because it’s not factory-processed or heated. It changes with season, climate, and bee forage. We update this fact sheet based on the current batch.

🌀 Crystallisation

Raw honey crystallises naturally (so we cannot accept returns on crystallised honey). We indicate on the site whether the honey is runny or crystallised, but this may change. If you want runny honey and it has crystallised, it's easy to return it to runny. Check our Runny Honey Guide or read more on crystallisation.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've introduced customers to pure, all-natural honey. Our catalogue includes over 30 raw and organic varieties. Thank you for visiting. We look forward to sharing a world of raw, pure, and truly wonderful honey—the way the bees intended it!

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary by season and crystallisation level. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.