{"product_id":"greek-wild-forest-blossom","title":"Greek Sidr and Forest Flowers - Active 20+","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw Organic Greek Sidr \u0026amp; Forest Flowers Honey – Mild \u0026amp; Buttery with Soft Vanilla Notes – Active 20+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Greek Sidr honey with Forest Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab tested Active 20+ – strongly antimicrobial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested from isolated, pesticide and herbicide free Sidr forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-pressed \u0026amp; unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntibacterial \u0026amp; 100% raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle herbal notes with a whisper of vanilla and wild herbs. Clean and earthy, reflecting the purity of its forest origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep amber glow with golden highlights. Translucent and clear, thanks to minimal filtering. Over time, natural crystallisation may occur, giving it a creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the beekeeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenelaos puts his heart into beekeeping. He spends time exploring the wild land around him, seeking out the best places for his bees to forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe follows traditional, sustainable beekeeping practices and recently gained organic certification.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over Greek yoghurt with walnuts or fresh berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread on warm toast with butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into porridge with sliced pear and cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with feta or an aged sheep’s cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with olive oil and lemon juice to dress a salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to herbal or black tea once it has cooled a little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 What does “Active 20+” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send this honey to a lab for a \"Total Activity\" test, which measures antimicrobial potency against \u003cem\u003eStaph aureus\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria. This honey was tested at Active 24.5, which put it in the Active 20 range. An \u003cstrong\u003eActive 20+ rating\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧊 How to store your honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in a cool, dark place to protect the natural enzymes that give honey its antibacterial qualities. Avoid direct sunlight and high heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌀 Crystallisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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 \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\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 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!\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menelaos","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":58399028085110,"sku":"MT01\/1kg","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":58399028117878,"sku":"MT01\/500g","price":26.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/GreekSidrandForestFlowers1kg.png?v=1790782797","url":"https:\/\/www.therawhoneyshop.com\/en-je\/products\/greek-wild-forest-blossom","provider":"The Raw Honey Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}