Antonio's Raw Organic Chestnut Honey – Dark, Nutty & Deeply Flavoured
Summary
Antonio’s chestnut honey is a robust, full-bodied raw tree honey sourced from sweet chestnut forests in Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal. This certified organic honey offers a rich, nutty complexity with hints of caramel and maple. Cold-pressed and coarse-filtered to retain its natural goodness, this is a dark and potent alternative to lighter blossom honeys—perfect for those who love deeper, more intense flavours.
Product Highlights
- 100% Raw & Unpasteurised
- Certified Organic
- Cold-Pressed
- Coarse-Filtered
- Single Origin: Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
- Tree Honey from Sweet Chestnut Blossoms
- Deep, nutty and slightly bitter flavour
- Rich in antioxidants and trace minerals
- Naturally slow to crystallise
Aroma
Woody and warm with strong caramel and nutty chestnut notes. Hints of prune and toasted grain linger on the finish.
Flavour
Rich and dark with a pronounced nutty taste, similar to malty maple syrup. Slight bitterness adds depth, with caramel undertones and a long-lasting finish.
Colour
A mid to dark brown honey with reddish glints when runny. It lightens to a warm caramel colour as it begins to crystallise.
Origin
Harvested in the pristine chestnut forests of Castelo Rodrigo in Portugal. Bees collect nectar from the blossoms and sap of sweet chestnut trees—“Castano” in Spanish—renowned for both their edible nuts and medicinal flowers.
Common Uses
- Drizzle over hard cheeses like Asiago, Parmesan, or Pecorino
- Stir into natural yoghurt or pour over granola
- Use in baking to enhance gingerbread, cookies, and spice cakes
- Add to herbal teas for a malty edge
- Glaze pork, game, or roasted root vegetables
👤 Producer Story
Antonio is a pioneer of organic beekeeping in Spain. His hives are mainly in the Sierra de Guadarrama north of Madrid, with some in Portugal. Working with his son Dani and son-in-law Ruben, he produces certified organic raw honeys and teaches beekeeping. He is sought worldwide for his ethical, organic practices.
🧊 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 temperatures 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.