Double Platinum Organic Raw Greek Forest Honey – Active 23 from Mount Olympus

Award-winning organic honey from the legendary forests of Mount Olympus

Discover this extraordinary raw forest honey, awarded Double Platinum at the London Honey Awards in both 2021 and 2022. Harvested from the wild slopes of Mount Olympus by Dimitris, an expert organic beekeeper, this honey captures the richness of one of Greece’s most biodiverse and pristine environments. With an exceptional Active rating of 23, it offers both flavour and potent natural benefits.

Product Highlights

• Active 23 – High total activity confirmed by lab testing
• Double Platinum Winner – London Honey Awards 2021 & 2022
• Certified Organic – Sourced from wild Mount Olympus forests
• 100% Raw – Unpasteurised and packed with natural enzymes
• Coarse-filtered – Contains pollen and propolis for full potency
• Cold-extracted – No heat used, preserving natural properties
• Rare Limited Batch – Due to unique microclimates and harvest conditions
• Unique Botanical Profile – Oak honeydew, wild oregano, mountain herbs
• Naturally Antibacterial – Rich in beneficial compounds

Aroma

Deeply aromatic, this honey carries earthy forest notes accented by herbaceous, spicy undertones. The scent evokes the ancient woodlands of Mount Olympus after rainfall.

Flavour

A complex and evolving flavour profile: it opens with earthy depth from oak honeydew, then transitions to warming herbal and spicy notes from wild oregano and native flora. A truly layered and luxurious tasting experience.

Colour

A rich, dark amber with occasional reddish tones. When crystallised, it may appear lighter and more opaque, a natural sign of its raw, unfiltered quality.

Origin

This honey is harvested from the forested slopes of Mount Olympus—a UNESCO-protected region renowned for its rich flora and mythology. The combination of altitude, untouched ecosystems, and rare plant life results in an unparalleled honey.

Common Uses

• Drizzle over thick Greek yoghurt or porridge
• Pair with hard, aged cheeses on a tasting board
• Stir into herbal or green tea
• Use as a glaze for roasted meats or aubergine
• Mix into vinaigrettes or sauces for an earthy twist
• Add to warm lemon water for a natural tonic

👤 Producer Story

Dimitris, an award-winning organic beekeeper, is the artisan behind this honey. His hives are strategically placed in the heart of Mount Olympus, allowing his bees to forage from its trees and rare herbs. Dimitris’ philosophy of letting honey remain as nature intended ensures that every jar reflects the purity and richness of this extraordinary environment. He is focused on quality above all else and spends a great deal of time seeking out the best places for his hives, where the honey may benefit from the unique terroir of the locality.

🧪 What does "Active" mean?

We send some honeys to a lab for a "Total Activity test". This test measures a honey's antimicrobial activity using a solution on a lab plate against Staph Aureus bacteria. The honey is graded between 10 and 25+. This test is similar to that used for Manuka Honey. The main activity comes from a bee enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. Note that the Activity Level is highest at testing and decreases over time—faster with light and heat. Store in a dark, cool place to slow this.

🧊 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.