Raw Organic Greek Sidr & Forest Flowers Honey – Mild & Buttery with Soft Vanilla Notes – Active 20+
Spring is a wonderful time for the bees. This Greek Sidr honey comes from beekeeper Menelaos, whose hives rest deep in the dense, biodiverse shrubland of northern Greece, near the Turkish border. The landscape here is alive with Sidr trees and forest flowers, including clover and various herbs in the forest clearings. All thriving without modern agriculture or pesticides. Here, the bees produce a mild, gently sweet honey with soft floral notes, a light buttery richness and a hint of vanilla. It comes with a powerful Active 20+ antimicrobial rating.
Product Highlights
- Rare Greek Sidr honey with Forest Flowers
- Certified Organic
- Lab tested Active 20+ – strongly antimicrobial
- Harvested from isolated, pesticide and herbicide free Sidr forests
- Cold-pressed & unpasteurised
- Antibacterial & 100% raw
Aroma
Subtle herbal notes with a whisper of vanilla and wild herbs. Clean and earthy, reflecting the purity of its forest origin.
Flavour
Soft, smooth and gently sweet. This is Sidr at its mildest: a light, buttery richness, with clover from the surrounding forest flowers keeping it delicate and softly floral. A hint of vanilla leads into a clean, easy finish. Simple, honest and very easy to love.
Colour
A deep amber glow with golden highlights. Translucent and clear, thanks to minimal filtering. Over time, natural crystallisation may occur, giving it a creamy texture.
Origin
Harvested in the wild forested borderlands of northern Greece, near Turkey. This is a protected ecosystem of ancient scrubland, thriving wildlife, and abundant Greek Sidr. With no pesticide or herbicide use or chemical based agriculture, the bees forage in a place of complete purity, producing honey that carries the essence of this very wild region.
About the beekeeper
Menelaos puts his heart into beekeeping. He spends time exploring the wild land around him, seeking out the best places for his bees to forage.
He lives close to the border with Turkey in northern Greece, where the landscape is wild shrubland with Sidr, Acacia, Oak and wild forest flowers. I have visited him in this remote area near the Turkish border, where deer graze in the clearings and wild herbs such as Oregano and Trefoil grow.
He follows traditional, sustainable beekeeping practices and recently gained organic certification.
Common Uses
- Spoon over Greek yoghurt with walnuts or fresh berries
- Spread on warm toast with butter
- Stir into porridge with sliced pear and cinnamon
- Pair with feta or an aged sheep’s cheese
- Mix with olive oil and lemon juice to dress a salad
- Add to herbal or black tea once it has cooled a little
🧪 What does “Active 20+” mean?
We send this honey to a lab for a "Total Activity" test, which measures antimicrobial potency against Staph aureus bacteria. This honey was tested at Active 24.5, which put it in the Active 20 range. An Active 20+ rating is exceptionally high—comparable to high-grade Manuka honey. The activity is largely due to an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. Please note: the activity level is highest at testing and naturally declines over time, especially with light and heat exposure. Store in a cool, dark place to help maintain potency.
🧊 How to store your honey
Keep in a cool, dark place to protect the natural enzymes that give honey its antibacterial qualities. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat.
🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey
Raw honey is pure, straight from the hive, retaining natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients. Supermarket honey is usually pasteurised, filtered, and blended for uniformity—removing much of what makes honey unique. Every jar of raw honey is different, shaped by climate, season, and forage, making it a living reflection of its origin.
🌀 Crystallisation
Raw honey crystallises naturally (so we cannot accept returns on crystallised honey). We indicate whether the honey is runny or crystallised, but this may change. If you prefer it runny, simply warm it gently. See our Runny Honey Guide or read more.
🏪 About Us
At The Raw Honey Shop, we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've introduced customers to over 30 varieties of pure, raw, and organic honey—each with its own unique flavour and story. Thank you for visiting. We look forward to sharing the world of raw, pure 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.
Greek Sidr and Forest Flowers - Active 20+
- Regular price
- £43.99
- Sale price
- £43.99
- Regular price
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Our Returns and Refund Policy
This policy applies to our retail orders only. If you are a trade customer, please contact us directly.
HOW DO I MAKE A RETURN?
If your order arrives and there is a problem then please email us at info@therawhoneyshop.com or call us on 01273 682109. Include your order number if possible and details of the problem. If it is necessary to return the order, the product must be returned to us unopened and in the same condition as when it arrived. So please re-pack it with care using the original packaging or a suitable alternative and we can supply you with a freepost label. If we need to issue a refund, once we have the package back with us, we will issue you a full refund or replacement.
IMPORTANT: If your order has arrived damaged, then please dispose of any broken jars and glass safely and quickly. Please do not attempt to wash or clean the jars as there may be small chips that can cause cuts.
Contact us at info@therawhoneyshop.com and let us know the details, including your order number and if possible, attach pictures. These are helpful for us in terms of improving our processes and for any claims we may make against the carrier.
We will resolve this issue by either sending you a new product straight away or refunding your order in full.
If your order is a large tin or tub weighing over 1kg and arrives damaged:-
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on tins or tubs of over 1kg. If your tub or tin arrives slightly damaged and leaking, we are happy to give you a partial refund on the amount of honey you feel has been lost. Unfortunately, we cannot replace whole tins or tubs unless more than 50% of the honey has been lost. We would then request you send us pictures so that we can assess the damage and agree the replacement.
Sale items are sold as per the description and we cannot accept any returns.
We hope that you will never be unhappy with any honey that you buy from us, but if on the rare occasion that this does happen, please do get in touch with us as soon as you can, and we will be happy to find a solution for you.
Our Returns Policy
If there is a problem with your honey - provided no seals have been broken and the product has not been opened (i.e.: it must be in 'new' condition) you can return your honey to us up to 35 days after you have made your order. Excluding sale items which are sold as per the description and cannot be returned.
We will process your refund within 14 days of having received the returned good(s) or proof of having returned the goods (for example, a proof of postage receipt from the post office), You will be refunded for the full cost of the product(s) as well as any original shipping fees paid.
If you are returning part of a larger order, you may only be refunded a portion of any shipping fees paid.
Please note we cannot issue refunds or replacements for honey because it has crystallised.
We indicate on the website the state of each honey - either runny or crystallised but this information is based on the best of our knowledge and the state can change quickly – particularly in the colder months of the year. The crystallisation process is completely natural (even processed honey will crystallise eventually). If we have indicated that the state is runny and it is crystallised when you receive it - this simply means that it has crystallised quicker than we expected, which can happen. It does not indicate that there is a problem with the honey and therefore is not covered by our returns policy.
Please note that refunds on items bought as gifts can only be issued to the original purchaser.
The Raw Honey Shop reserves the right to apply and interpret this extended returns policy as it decides is most appropriate.
Consumer Contracts Regulations
If you have purchased our products online or over the phone, you will be covered by the statutory Consumer Contracts Regulations.
Consumer Contracts Regulations do not apply to perishable items (eg: fresh royal jelly and fresh bee pollen) or goods with a seal for health protection and hygiene reasons that's been broken.
If the item(s) you receive is somehow faulty or otherwise not as described, your right to return your item(s) is covered under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
If you have any questions or need assistance with this, please contact us at info@therawhoneyshop.com or call on +44 (0) 1273 682109.
Raw Organic Greek Sidr & Forest Flowers Honey – Mild & Buttery with Soft Vanilla Notes – Active 20+
Spring is a wonderful time for the bees. This Greek Sidr honey comes from beekeeper Menelaos, whose hives rest deep in the dense, biodiverse shrubland of northern Greece, near the Turkish border. The landscape here is alive with Sidr trees and forest flowers, including clover and various herbs in the forest clearings. All thriving without modern agriculture or pesticides. Here, the bees produce a mild, gently sweet honey with soft floral notes, a light buttery richness and a hint of vanilla. It comes with a powerful Active 20+ antimicrobial rating.
Product Highlights
- Rare Greek Sidr honey with Forest Flowers
- Certified Organic
- Lab tested Active 20+ – strongly antimicrobial
- Harvested from isolated, pesticide and herbicide free Sidr forests
- Cold-pressed & unpasteurised
- Antibacterial & 100% raw
Aroma
Subtle herbal notes with a whisper of vanilla and wild herbs. Clean and earthy, reflecting the purity of its forest origin.
Flavour
Soft, smooth and gently sweet. This is Sidr at its mildest: a light, buttery richness, with clover from the surrounding forest flowers keeping it delicate and softly floral. A hint of vanilla leads into a clean, easy finish. Simple, honest and very easy to love.
Colour
A deep amber glow with golden highlights. Translucent and clear, thanks to minimal filtering. Over time, natural crystallisation may occur, giving it a creamy texture.
Origin
Harvested in the wild forested borderlands of northern Greece, near Turkey. This is a protected ecosystem of ancient scrubland, thriving wildlife, and abundant Greek Sidr. With no pesticide or herbicide use or chemical based agriculture, the bees forage in a place of complete purity, producing honey that carries the essence of this very wild region.
About the beekeeper
Menelaos puts his heart into beekeeping. He spends time exploring the wild land around him, seeking out the best places for his bees to forage.
He lives close to the border with Turkey in northern Greece, where the landscape is wild shrubland with Sidr, Acacia, Oak and wild forest flowers. I have visited him in this remote area near the Turkish border, where deer graze in the clearings and wild herbs such as Oregano and Trefoil grow.
He follows traditional, sustainable beekeeping practices and recently gained organic certification.
Common Uses
- Spoon over Greek yoghurt with walnuts or fresh berries
- Spread on warm toast with butter
- Stir into porridge with sliced pear and cinnamon
- Pair with feta or an aged sheep’s cheese
- Mix with olive oil and lemon juice to dress a salad
- Add to herbal or black tea once it has cooled a little
🧪 What does “Active 20+” mean?
We send this honey to a lab for a "Total Activity" test, which measures antimicrobial potency against Staph aureus bacteria. This honey was tested at Active 24.5, which put it in the Active 20 range. An Active 20+ rating is exceptionally high—comparable to high-grade Manuka honey. The activity is largely due to an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. Please note: the activity level is highest at testing and naturally declines over time, especially with light and heat exposure. Store in a cool, dark place to help maintain potency.
🧊 How to store your honey
Keep in a cool, dark place to protect the natural enzymes that give honey its antibacterial qualities. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat.
🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey
Raw honey is pure, straight from the hive, retaining natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients. Supermarket honey is usually pasteurised, filtered, and blended for uniformity—removing much of what makes honey unique. Every jar of raw honey is different, shaped by climate, season, and forage, making it a living reflection of its origin.
🌀 Crystallisation
Raw honey crystallises naturally (so we cannot accept returns on crystallised honey). We indicate whether the honey is runny or crystallised, but this may change. If you prefer it runny, simply warm it gently. See our Runny Honey Guide or read more.
🏪 About Us
At The Raw Honey Shop, we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've introduced customers to over 30 varieties of pure, raw, and organic honey—each with its own unique flavour and story. Thank you for visiting. We look forward to sharing the world of raw, pure 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.
