{"title":"January 2023 new honeys","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"raw-organic-orange-blossom-honey-1kg-2","title":"Raw Certified Organic Orange Blossom Honey","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntonio’s Raw Organic Orange Blossom Honey\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light, delightful raw honey with a gentle orange citrus sweetness, creamy vanilla undertones, and a fragrant orange blossom aroma—perfect for kids and those new to raw honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio’s Raw Organic Orange Blossom Honey is a coarse-filtered, 100% raw, certified organic honey sourced from orange groves near Seville, Spain. With its subtle orange and vanilla notes, bright floral aroma, and sunlit sweetness, it's an ideal introduction to raw honey—perfectly balanced for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified organic \u0026amp; unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight honey with subtle orange blossom flavour and creamy vanilla undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic heady orange blossom bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested from organic orange groves near Seville, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captivating orange blossom fragrance—sweet, floral, and evocative of Mediterranean sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-going sweetness with delicate orange blossom and creamy vanilla notes. Smooth and pleasantly mild, ideal for all palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically pale and clear in liquid form; crystallised jars may appear creamy or light golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from the blossoms (azahar) of organic orange trees near Seville, Spain—the heartland of Spanish citrus excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio, a fourth-generation beekeeper, maintains traditional, additive-free methods with hives in the fertile Andalusian plains. His commitment to organic certification and sustainable beekeeping ensures a high-quality honey rich in flavour and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect in salad dressings, yogurt, glazes for meats, or as a sweet citrus twist in recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for drizzling over porridge, fruit, or enjoying by the teaspoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧊 How to store your honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place to preserve natural enzymes. Light and heat can degrade flavour, texture, and nutritional benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey travels from hive to jar unheated, unblended, and unfiltered. It retains pollen, antioxidants, enzymes, and its unique seasonal characteristics—unlike bland, mass-produced supermarket honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌀 Crystallisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and expected—crystallised jars cannot be returned. We label “runny” or “crystallised,” but conditions change over time. For decrystallisation tips, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahoju59qfpY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide \u003c\/a\u003eor FAQs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏪 About Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Raw Honey Shop, we are committed to offering honey that is RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve supplied over 30 varieties of raw and organic honeys—each with its own story and flavour. Thank you for visiting, and enjoy honey the way the bees intended!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eProduct photo is representative. Colour and texture may vary depending on season and crystallisation. Check the title and description for actual contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45547340431595,"sku":"A14\/1kg","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45547340464363,"sku":"A14\/500g","price":17.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Orange_Blossom.jpg?v=1726295562"},{"product_id":"double-platinum-greek-organic-forest-honey-active-23","title":"Raw Greek Organic Forest Honey from Mount Olympus - Active 23","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDouble Platinum Organic Raw Greek Forest Honey – Active 23 from Mount Olympus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning organic honey from the legendary forests of Mount Olympus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover this extraordinary raw forest honey, awarded Double Platinum at the London Honey Awards in both 2021 and 2022. Harvested from the wild slopes of Mount Olympus by Dimitris, an expert organic beekeeper, this honey captures the richness of one of Greece’s most biodiverse and pristine environments. With an exceptional Active rating of 23, it offers both flavour and potent natural benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive 23\u003c\/strong\u003e – High total activity confirmed by lab testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Platinum Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e – London Honey Awards 2021 \u0026amp; 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sourced from wild Mount Olympus forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Raw\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unpasteurised and packed with natural enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse-filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e – Contains pollen and propolis for full potency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-extracted\u003c\/strong\u003e – No heat used, preserving natural properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Limited Batch\u003c\/strong\u003e – Due to unique microclimates and harvest conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Botanical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e – Oak honeydew, wild oregano, mountain herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Antibacterial\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rich in beneficial compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply aromatic, this honey carries earthy forest notes accented by herbaceous, spicy undertones. The scent evokes the ancient woodlands of Mount Olympus after rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex and evolving flavour profile: it opens with earthy depth from oak honeydew, then transitions to warming herbal and spicy notes from wild oregano and native flora. A truly layered and luxurious tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, dark amber with occasional reddish tones. When crystallised, it may appear lighter and more opaque, a natural sign of its raw, unfiltered quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey is harvested from the forested slopes of Mount Olympus—a UNESCO-protected region renowned for its rich flora and mythology. The combination of altitude, untouched ecosystems, and rare plant life results in an unparalleled honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over thick Greek yoghurt or porridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with hard, aged cheeses on a tasting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into herbal or green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a glaze for roasted meats or aubergine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix into vinaigrettes or sauces for an earthy twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to warm lemon water for a natural tonic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimitris\u003c\/strong\u003e, an award-winning organic beekeeper, is the artisan behind this honey. His hives are strategically placed in the heart of Mount Olympus, allowing his bees to forage from its trees and rare herbs. Dimitris’ philosophy of letting honey remain as nature intended ensures that every jar reflects the purity and richness of this extraordinary environment. He is focused on quality above all else and spends a great deal of time seeking out the best places for his hives, where the honey may benefit from the unique terroir of the locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 What does \"Active\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send some honeys to a lab for a \"Total Activity test\". This test measures a honey's antimicrobial activity using a solution on a lab plate against Staph Aureus bacteria. The honey is graded between 10 and 25+. This test is similar to that used for Manuka Honey. The main activity comes from a bee enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. Note that the Activity Level is highest at testing and decreases over time—faster with light and heat. Store in a dark, cool place to slow this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧊 How to store your honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌀 Crystallisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahoju59qfpY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more on crystallisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏪 About Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eProduct 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dimitris T","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":53507438641526,"sku":"AS10\/1kg","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53507438674294,"sku":"AS10\/500g","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Certified_Organic_Mount_Olympus_Forest_1kg.png?v=1749635586"},{"product_id":"raw-greek-forest-honey-from-mount-olympus-1kg-multi-award-winning","title":"Raw Greek Forest Honey from Mount Olympus - Multi-Award Winning","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan large=\"font size=\"\u003eAwarded the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecoveted Platinum Quality Award at the 2021 London Honey Awards and a Gold Award in the 2021 Taste Awards Competition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium w\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eilderness honey from traditional award-winning Greek beekeeper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding high quality honey from the forests on the slopes of the seat of the Gods, Mount Olympus.  It won Platinum at the 2021 London Honey Awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey has a strong depth of flavour much like an Oak honey but what makes it special is the complex flavour from the herbs that grow on Mount Olympus.  A very special honey and well deserved award winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the beekeepers: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne of our very trusted beekeepers Asterios introduced us to this honey from Dimitris.  Asterios is lucky enough to have an amazing network of fellow artisan Greek beekeepers and he was very excited for us to taste this honey.  Organic beekeeper Dimitris who has his hives on Mount Olympus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003ebelieves that honey in the jar should be as it was in the hives and produces the highest quality honey which keeps winning awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on honeydew honey:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a dark thick honey – it is known as a honeydew, because it is from the sap and resin of the tree not from flower nectar.  Honeydews are high in oligosaccharides, which are known for their prebiotic qualities- aiding digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey is minimally processed, meaning it’s packed with natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients that are often lost during processing. Most supermarket honeys are processed to create a uniform appearance, often being drained of pollen, heated, and blended. Raw honey changes in flavour, colour, and texture depending on the season and the flowers that bees feed on, making each batch unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystallisation in Raw Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey tends to crystallise over time due to its natural glucose content. This is a natural process and does not affect the quality of the honey. For more information on why honey crystallises, visit our blog or check Wikipedia for a more scientific explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Raw Honey Shop, we believe that honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've been introducing our customers to a world of pure, all-natural, unpasteurised honey. Our catalogue includes over 30 different varieties of raw and organic honeys, each with its own unique story and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for visiting our shop. We look forward to introducing you to a world of raw, pure, and truly wonderful honey—the way the bees intended it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The product photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary depending on the season and level of crystallisation. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asterios","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":55366915096950,"sku":"AS10\/1kg\/EU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":55366915129718,"sku":"AS10\/500g\/EU","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/products\/Mountolympusforest1kg.png?v=1665502169"},{"product_id":"greek-organic-vanilla-fir-raw-honey-1kg-active-18-5","title":"Greek Organic Vanilla Fir Raw Honey - Active 18","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003eSuper Active 18 Active Raw Organic Vanilla Fir honey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla Fir is a rare honey - and quite different to other honeys, as I explain below. And organic Vanilla Fir is even rarer.  The tree is found only in Greece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo when Asterios (our main Greek beekeeper) mentioned a colleague called Vasilis, who has hives on Mount Erymathos, my eyes lit up. I researched the area - which is in the Peloponnese - and discovered that it is a Natura 2000 protected area because of its vital importance for wildlife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatura 2000 is a network of core breeding and resting sites for rare and threatened species, and some rare natural habitat types which are protected in their own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSo it is a fabulous place for wildlife and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no roads and villages in the protected area, which is an indication of how wild the place is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVasilis' bees roam at 1,000 metres plus on this mountain, where they collect the sap from the Black Mountain Fir tree to create the Vanilla Fir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vasilis' is a dedicated organic beekeeper, whose honey has won many awards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Vanilla Fir special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a much lower level of sugars than other honeys, being particularly low in glucose meaning it usually never crystallises, unless the bees have also been to another plant whose nectar is high in glucose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla Fir only comes from the Peleponnese in Greece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt isn't produced every year. often there is little or none available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis honey is exceptionally low in moisture - just over 14% \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a honey that is very rare and very highly valued. Stock is normally quickly snapped up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Mountain Fir tree (Abies cephalonica) grows mainly in the Peleponnese in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have had the honey analysed (and that's all good, no heating and it has all the key characteristics of a Vanilla Fir). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Vanilla fir is a thick, earthy, creamy, buttery honeydew honey which has a flavour with hints of vanilla and caramel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#222222\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Constantia, serif\"\u003eWhen runny, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe colour of this honey is quite light, with shades of pearl or caramel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it comes from: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis honey only comes from the fir forests in the Peloponnese region of Arcadia, This is where the rare Black Mountain Fir tree grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Active\" mean in the product title?  \u003c\/strong\u003eWe send some of our honeys to a lab for a \"Total Activity test\". This test measures the total antimicrobial activity of a honey. This is done by testing a solution of a honey on a lab plate against the Staph Aureus bacteria. the honey is graded according to the amount of bacteria that the honey solution kills. Generally, the range that we see will be between 10 and 25 plus. This type of test is similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey.  The main antibacterial activity is caused by a bee enzyme that creates hydrogen peroxide in the honey. Please bear in mind that the Activity Level is at its highest when we test it and will decrease over time. This will happen faster if the honey is exposed to light and heat. Storing the honey in a dark cool place will help to slow down the rate at which the Activity Level decreases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on honeydew honey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fir tree honey is known as a honeydew, because it is from the sap and resin of the tree not from flower nectar. Honeydews are high in oligosaccharides, which are known for their prebiotic qualities- aiding digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the beekeeper:\u003c\/strong\u003e It was brought to us by Asterios who has a network of Artisan beekeepers that he works with. One such beekeeper is Vasilis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Raw Honey is different from Processed Honey -\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw honey generally means the honey has not been processed, it has come from the hive to the jar with minimal interference. Most supermarket honey is highly processed to make it look more attractive, usually it has been largely drained of pollen, heated and blended. Raw honey tends to vary from batch to batch, this is because it is not processed in a factory, filtered or heated to look homogeneous. Raw honey changes with the season and climate, the soil, what the bees feed on, and the temperament of the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease know that raw honey does crystalise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and this is a natural process that occurs mainly due to the natural glucose in raw honey. For more information on why honey sets visit this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beecalmandhiveon.com\/blog\/2016\/8\/27\/crystallization-of-honey-is-it-good-or-bad\"\u003earticle \u003c\/a\u003eand for a more scientific explanation go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c\/strong\u003e - Here at The Raw Honey Shop we take honey very seriously and we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised and 100% natural. Since 2008 we've been introducing our customers to a whole new world of pure all natural unpasteurised raw honey. With a product catalogue consisting of over 30 different raw and organic honeys we have a variety to suit all tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for visiting our shop and we look forward to introducing you to a world of raw, pure and truly wonderful natural honey, the way the bees would want it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Product photo is representative of this product. Honey colour and texture may vary depending on the season and level of crystalization. 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