Luisa’s Raw Organic Ling Heather (Calluna) Honey

I visited the beautiful mountain area this honey comes from in summer 2022. The hives sit on a plateau surrounded by peaks at around 1500 metres. It is an incredibly wild and remote place. Raw, natural and one of the purest kinds of honey because of the remote mountain area it comes from. Antibacterial, coarse-filtered, unpasteurised, and enzyme-rich. This raw honey comes from 1500 metres at San Isidro in Asturias, a green and very unspoilt area in northern Spain.

Summary

Luisa’s Mountain Calluna (Ling Heather) Honey is 100% raw, certified organic honey sourced from the wild Calluna shrubs growing at high altitude (around 1500m) in the remote San Isidro plateau, Asturias. With a rich brown colour, it offers a potent aroma of caramel, slightly burnt brown sugar, beeswax, and dry woodiness. The flavour is complex—evoking fruit jam and ripe grapes, balanced by woody earthiness, acidity, and a mild bitter aftertaste. Thick and granular in texture, this is an exceptional shrub honey prized for its depth and intensity.

Product Highlights

• Coarse-filtered
• 100% Raw
• Certified organic & unpasteurised
• Sourced from Calluna shrubs
• Rich brown colour with strong caramel and woody aroma
• Thick, granular texture
• Harvested at 1500 metres in San Isidro, Asturias, Spain

Aroma

Strong, rich caramel and slightly burnt brown sugar notes, mixed with beeswax and dry woodiness.

Flavour

Potent and complex: fruity jam-like sweetness with ripe grape undertones, balanced by woody earthiness, acidity, and a mild bitterness in the aftertaste.

Colour

Beautiful rich brown hue, thick and granular in consistency.

Origin

Collected at high altitude (~1500m) on the San Isidro plateau, Asturias, northern Spain—an unspoilt, wild mountain environment.

Producer Story

Luisa and her family run a raw honey business in Asturias, northern Spain. Her children Olaya and Mario manage the bees, while her mother Jacoba and sister Ines assist with extraction and packing. Their bees forage in forests and on mountains, yielding dark organic honeys. They hold a Denominación de Origen certificate from the EU.

Common Uses

• Culinary: Ideal for adding depth to desserts and spreads.
• Wellness: Traditionally used for wound treatment and skin infections due to strong antibacterial qualities; now used in some hospitals as wound dressings.

🧊 How to store your honey

Store in a cool, dark place to maintain enzyme activity and texture. Avoid heat and direct sunlight.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey is unheated and minimally processed, retaining natural enzymes, antioxidants, and pollen—capturing the unique character of its ecosystem and season.

🌀 Crystallisation

Natural crystallisation occurs and is not a defect. Jars are labelled “runny” or “crystallised,” but states may vary. For decrystallisation tips, see our Runny Honey Guide or FAQs.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we are passionate about RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural honey. Since 2008, we’ve offered over 30 raw and organic honey varieties—thank you for exploring the world of authentic honey with us.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative only. Colour and texture vary by season and crystallisation. Please check the product title and description for exact details.