Rossend’s Raw Pyrenees Honey – Delicate, Floral Honey from Rhododendron Blossom
Summary
This batch of Rossend’s Pyrenees Mountain Honey is a rare,predominantly Rhododendron raw honey harvested from the remote, high-altitude meadows of the Catalonian Pyrenees. This unique floral honey boasts delicate creamy notes with subtle vegetal and berry undertones. This current batch is light and golden, featuring 69% Rhododendron pollen and 12% Erica (heather). A consistent winner at the Great Taste Awards and the International Taste and Quality Institute over the years.
Product Highlights
- 100% Raw & Unpasteurised
- Cold-Pressed & Coarse-Filtered (to remove hive debris)
- Predominantly Rhododendron (69%)
- Single Origin: Cerdaña, Catalonian Pyrenees
- Delicate, light flavour with creamy and fruity hints
- Award-Winning on many occasions: including Great Taste Awards & iTQi 3 Stars
- Suitable for the whole family
- Rich in natural enzymes and antioxidants
Aroma
Subtle and refined. Expect faint vegetal and fruity notes, with hints of watermelon, musk, and a light cosmetic touch—evocative of high mountain flora and fresh alpine air.
Flavour
Mild and silky with a light sweetness. This honey carries gentle vegetal tones, soft hints of berry jam and wax, and a faint medicinal edge from its rhododendron origin. Smooth on the palate with a clean, delicate finish.
Colour
Nearly colourless to straw yellow when liquid; crystallises to white or light beige. This current batch is light and golden, in keeping with its rhododendron profile.
Origin
Harvested in Cerdaña, a pristine region of the Catalonian Pyrenees known for its diverse flora and high-altitude meadows. The bees forage among Rhododendron and Erica shrubs, producing honey with a distinct alpine character.
Common Uses
- Perfect paired with mild goat cheese
- Drizzle over Greek yoghurt or fresh fruit
- Stir into herbal teas like chamomile or mountain thyme
- Use in salad dressings for a floral twist
- Enjoy straight from the spoon
👤 Producer Story
Rossend is one of Spain’s most celebrated beekeepers, treating honey as a form of natural art. With deep respect for his bees and their environment, he creates honeys of exceptional purity and consistency. His varieties have won international acclaim, including the prestigious 3-star rating from the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi).
🧊 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.