Antonio’s Raw Organic Wild Lavender Honey

A delicate, creamy floral honey from wild lavender bushes in the Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain. With gentle vanilla-like softness, this raw honey offers mild, soothing floral notes— perfect for lavender lovers seeking a lighter taste experience.

Summary

Antonio’s Raw Organic Wild Lavender Honey is a lightly hued, 100% raw, certified organic honey made from the nectar of wild lavender (Cantueso) in northern Madrid. Its pale orange colour and smooth, creamy texture bring gentle floral sweetness with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for children, as a cheese drizzle, or as a subtle, calming treat.

Product Highlights

• Coarse-filtered
• 100% Raw
• Certified organic & unpasteurised
• Runs light orange; sets to creamy light brown
• Soft floral notes with vanilla-like creaminess
• Harvested in Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

Aroma

A gentle, sweet lavender bouquet with soft herbal undertones reminiscent of fresh mountain air and wildflower meadows.

Flavour

Delicately floral and creamy, with a subtle vanilla warmth. Softer than cultivated lavender honey, yet rich in soothing lactonic sweetness.

Colour

Light orange when runny, transitioning to a creamy light brown upon setting—creating a visually soft, pastel appearance.

Origin

Sourced from wild lavender bushes across the Sierra de Guadarrama, the northern mountain range of Madrid. Bees gather from uncultivated commons and hillsides, under organic-certified land practices.

Producer Story

Antonio, a fourth-generation beekeeper, cares deeply for tradition and purity. Operating sustainable hives in northern Madrid alongside his family, he champions organic certification and additive-free methods—reflecting his dedication to preserving natural honey integrity.

Common Uses

• Culinary: Delicious over cheese, stirred into herbal teas, or enjoyed simply by children for its mild sweetness.
• Skincare/Home Remedy: Traditionally used for soothing minor abrasions or burns.
• Relaxation: Valued for its calming, sleep-supporting qualities tied to lavender’s historic role in aromatherapy.

🌿 What our customers say

“We are very pleased … the aroma and taste is exceptional. The best we have ever had.” – William, Cheshire

“It is fantastic to see … I am in love with the Wild Lavender Honey.” – No name supplied

🧊 How to store your honey

Store in a cool, dark place to preserve enzymes, flavour, and consistency. Avoid light and heat, which can reduce its effectiveness and smooth texture.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey goes from hive to jar with no heating, blending or over-filtering, preserving pollen, enzymes, aroma and antioxidants. Unlike processed supermarket honey, each jar’s taste and colour reflect its season and region.

🌀 Crystallisation

Raw honey naturally crystallises—this is not a defect (returns cannot be accepted). We label jars as “runny” or “crystallised,” but states can change. To restore runny consistency, follow our Runny Honey Guide or FAQs.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve offered over 30 raw and organic honeys. Thank you for visiting—we share pure, authentic honey in every jar.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. Colour and texture vary by season and crystallisation. Please check the title and description for the actual contents. Labels may differ; batch and best-before dates are printed on each jar.

* Please Note: We are currently updating our packaging, so you may receive this honey with a slightly different label to the one shown in the product photographs. Rest assured, it's the same delicious raw honey from Thomas and his family, with the same quality, origin and contents inside the jar - only the label design is changing.