The Ultimate Greek Set - 500ml bottle of Egli's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1kg jars of Thomas' Certified Organic Greek Thyme and Pine honeys plus an Olive Wood Dipper.
Egli’s Artisan Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Organic, Biodynamic & Fed by the Pure Waters of Mount Olympus
This is not just olive oil—it's literally a labour of love for Egli, an artisan producer dedicated to purity, sustainability, and flavour. Created from a very remote grove near Mount Olympus, this certified organic and Demeter biodynamic extra virgin olive oil is hand-harvested, cold-pressed within 24 hours, and bottled in dark glass to protect its natural goodness. The result is a smooth, golden-green oil with a soft peppery finish and strong health benefits. Whether drizzled on food or taken by the spoonful, it delivers the taste of wild herbs, mountain air, and true dedication to the land.
Product Highlights
- Low in acidity, a keen indicator of freshness (.34)
- Smooth, mild flavour with a gentle peppery finish
- Certified organic and Demeter biodynamic
- Hand-harvested in a remote, pristine mountain grove
- Multi award winning
- Cold-pressed the same day it is harvested
- Bottled in dark glass to protect flavour and nutrients
- Single-estate, small-batch production
- Made from the Amfissa olive variety
Aroma
Bright and fresh, with aromas of wild herbs and clean mountain vegetation. The scent evokes the pure, unspoiled environment of the grove.
Flavour
Elegant and smooth, with a buttery mouthfeel and a gentle lift of pepper at the back of the throat. Ideal for those who prefer a subtle, balanced oil.
Colour
Golden-green and vibrant, reflecting the natural freshness and health of the olives.
Origin
This olive oil comes from a grove like no other — an isolated patch of land near Mount Olympus that feels more like a nature reserve than a farm. There are no neighbouring cultivations, no passing cars, and no pesticides or insecticides—just wild herbs, native vegetation, distant goats, and an old road rarely travelled. The air is so clean that, as Egli says, “you can understand the difference just by breathing.”
The land is encircled by untouched hillsides, and the trees are nourished by the pure waters flowing down from Olympus itself.
Every aspect of this environment reflects purity. Egli’s olives are harvested by hand with care and never left to sit; they are rushed straight to a certified organic mill and cold-pressed the same day. The oil is stored in stainless steel tanks and bottled in dark glass to preserve its exceptional quality.
Olive Variety
Amfissa – a well-regarded Greek variety traditionally grown in central Greece. Known for its antioxidant content and smooth, slightly fruity flavour, it's used both as a table olive and for high-quality oil production.
Common Uses
- Drizzle over green salads, roasted vegetables, or Greek dishes
- Enjoy a spoonful daily as a health tonic
- Pair with fresh bread and a sprinkle of sea salt
- Finish stews, grains, and grilled fish
- Blend into pestos or vinaigrettes
👤 Producer Story
Egli is the driving force behind this remarkable olive oil, with the support of her husband Sotiris. Passionate about the environment and committed to a fully organic lifestyle, she runs her remote mountain grove near Mount Olympus with care and integrity. She chose this location for its exceptional purity—there are no nearby farms or roads, just wild herbs, native plants, and the clean waters flowing from Olympus itself.
Her approach is holistic and hands-on: she harvests the olives by hand, ensuring the olives and trees are never harmed, and presses them within 24 hours to preserve their flavour and health benefits. The oil is stored in stainless steel and bottled in dark glass to maintain its exceptional quality.
Sotiris, an inspector for one of Greece’s main organic certifiers, brings valuable insight into organic standards and supports Egli in upholding the highest levels of sustainability and quality. Their olive oil is both certified organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic, a farming method that goes beyond organic—embracing biodiversity, soil health, and lunar cycles to create a thriving natural ecosystem.
The result is a superb olive oil: clean, smooth, and full of life. It reflects Egli’s deep respect for nature and her commitment to producing food as it was meant to be—pure and unspoiled.
🫒 Why Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Different
Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is made without heat or chemicals. It retains the olive’s full flavour, antioxidants, and health benefits. Mass-produced oils are often refined with heat or solvents, stripping away nutrients and flavour.
Artisan Certified Organic Greek Pine Raw Honey – Deep, Resinous & Fig-Rich
Summary
This organic Greek pine honey from Thomas and his family is a rich and complex tree honey from the pine forests of Evia. Made from tree sap excreted by aphids on pine trees, it’s known for its thick texture, warming winter spice aroma, and deep fruity flavour. Raw, coarse-filtered and cold-pressed, this is a dense, mineral-rich honey with a bold taste and long finish.
Product Highlights
- 100% Raw & Unpasteurised
- Certified Organic
- Cold-Pressed
- Coarse-Filtered
- Resinous, dark tree honey
- Produced in pine forests of Evia, Greece
- From Thomas and his beekeeping family
- Excellent with yoghurt, cheese, and ice cream
- Slow to crystallise
Aroma
Strong pine aroma with undertones of wax and warming winter spices—notes of clove and aniseed.
Flavour
Opens with a bold sweetness that quickly deepens into flavours of cooked figs and dried fruits. The finish is lingering and complex, with a pleasant resinous edge.
Colour
Dark brown when runny; turns creamy yellow when crystallised.
Origin
From Papades on the island of Evia, a remote mountainous area of Greece known for pristine pine forests and rich biodiversity. Bees collect honeydew rather than nectar—from sap secretions left by insects feeding on pine bark and cones.
Common Uses
- Drizzle over Greek yoghurt or vanilla ice cream
- Spread on toasted sourdough or rye
- Pair with creamy cheeses like ricotta or brie
- Bake into rustic breads or fig tarts
- Eat off the spoon to enjoy its full richness
Artisan Raw Organic Greek Wild Thyme Honey – Herbal, Fruity & Naturally Aromatic
Summary
This raw organic wild thyme honey is lovingly produced by Greek beekeeper Thomas and his family in the northern Peloponnese near Patra. Sourced from bees foraging on wild thyme blossoms high in the mountains, it’s a uniquely floral and aromatic honey. Expect a herbal-grassy foretaste, bright fruity notes, and a mellow, clean finish. Cold-pressed, coarse-filtered, and certified organic, this is a true taste of wild Greece.
Product Highlights
- 100% Raw & Unpasteurised
- Certified Organic
- Cold-Pressed
- Coarse-Filtered (with visible pollen and wax bits)
- Single-Source: Wild Thyme Blossoms
- Harvested in the Peloponnese, Greece
- Produced by Thomas and his family
- Thick, almost oily mouthfeel
- Naturally antibacterial and antioxidant-rich
Aroma
Mellow and caramel-sweet with soft herbal tones. Distinct hints of mountain herbs, fennel, and Greek mountain tea (Shepherd's Tea) offer a uniquely calming fragrance.
Flavour
Starts with a mild, grassy herbal foretaste—clearly thyme—evolving into sweet-sour notes like raspberry and red currant. Finishes clean with delicate traces of fennel or aniseed and herbal tea.
Colour
Light sandy brown with a slightly cloudy appearance due to coarse filtering. Not transparent. Crystallises slowly and may become creamier over time.
Origin
Harvested in the mountainous countryside north of Patra, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Bees collect nectar from wild thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a fragrant evergreen herb found at higher altitudes.
Common Uses
- Glaze for roasted meats or vegetables
- Stir into light herbal teas like chamomile or sage
- Drizzle over feta, halloumi, or other savoury cheeses
- Whisk into dressings for herbal salad notes
- Use as a gentle natural exfoliant or skin cleanser
- Spread on sourdough or rye bread for a herbal boost
👤 Producer Story
Thomas, a passionate beekeeper in central Greece, works with his father Giorgios and sister Elena. They combine traditional methods with modern practices to ensure bee health and quality honey. The family produces Greek honeys like mountain oak, red fir, vanilla fir, wild thyme, pine, and orange.
🧊 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.
🧊 How to Store Your Olive Oil
Keep your oil in a cool, dark place to preserve its flavour and health-giving properties. Light and warmth will degrade the oil over time. Use within 12 months of opening for best results.
🏪 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!
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