{"product_id":"raw-certified-organic-eucalyptus-honey-from-asturias","title":"Raw Certified Organic Eucalyptus Honey","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLuisa’s Raw Wild Eucalyptus Honey from Asturias - with a hint of Apple Blossom\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBack Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently (late April 2026) we travelled to Asturias to witness Luisa’s eucalyptus season for the first time, standing beneath the tall trees as her bees gathered nectar from the blossom. Inside the flowers were tiny pools of nectar, while a fine golden mist fell through the canopy as the bees worked overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey from that harvest has now arrived. Unlike the cold-creamed version we have previously offered, this batch has been left in its naturally clear, gently runny state, allowing its distinctive aroma and layered flavour to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuisa’s Raw Organic Eucalyptus Honey is a certified organic, gently runny honey harvested from eucalyptus groves in the wild coastal landscape of Asturias, northern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale to medium amber and naturally clear, it has a distinctive, persistent aroma combining damp woodland, liquorice and warm caramel. Its medium sweetness is balanced by earthy, herbal and gently savoury notes, with touches of menthol and smoke. A delicate suggestion of apple blossom from the orchards surrounding the hives softens the finish and gives Luisa’s honey its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse-filtered and handled without heat, this limited new-season honey retains its natural pollen, enzymes and full regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified organic eucalyptus honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Raw and unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally clear and gently runny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-filtered to retain pollen and other naturally occurring hive particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-pressed and handled without heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale to medium amber in this harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive, persistent woodland and herbal aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of liquorice and warm caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy flavour with gentle menthol and smoky undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftened by a delicate trace of apple blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested from eucalyptus groves in Asturias, northern Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced and packed entirely by Luisa’s family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited seasonal harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally crystallises into fine to medium crystals over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to pronounced and notably persistent. The first impression is of damp woodland and aromatic herbs, followed by hints of liquorice and warm caramel. The overall character is earthy, gently savoury and distinctly eucalyptus-led rather than overtly floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-sweet, earthy and strongly herbal, with much of the complexity suggested by its aroma. Notes of liquorice and caramel are joined by a gentle savoury quality, a touch of smoke and a cooling suggestion of menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is moderately persistent without becoming overpowering. A faint trace of apple blossom from the orchards surrounding the hives softens the finish and distinguishes Luisa’s eucalyptus honey from more austere examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale to medium amber in this harvest, naturally clear and gently runny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus honey can vary from amber to dark amber depending on the season, location and accompanying forage. This batch has not been cold-creamed, so it retains the natural fluid texture of freshly extracted honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is likely to crystallise relatively quickly, gradually forming a more compact texture with fine to medium crystals. This is entirely natural and does not affect its quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from eucalyptus trees growing in the damp, green coastal landscape of Asturias in northern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eucalyptus flowering season is brief, beginning mid to late April. The flowers produce plentiful nectar, which the bees collect alongside small amounts of apple blossom from the orchards surrounding the apiaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsturias is one of Spain’s wettest regions, creating ideal conditions for its tall eucalyptus groves. The hives are raised above the ground to protect them from excess moisture, while the surrounding apple trees contribute a delicate additional note to the finished honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stage of production, from extraction and coarse filtering to jarring and labelling, takes place at the family’s premises in Felechosa. There are no middlemen or outsourced stages, allowing Luisa and her family to oversee the honey from hive to jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Asturias, northern Spain, Luisa and her family run their raw honey business. Her children Olaya and Mario manage the bees, while her mother Jacoba (88!) and sister Ines assist with extraction and packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir bees forage in forests and on mountains, yielding distinctive certified organic honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey hold a Denominación de Origen certificate from the EU indicating the unique nature of the honeys from their region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family is deeply committed to organic beekeeping and controls every stage of production under one roof. Honey is extracted from the frames and coarse-filtered to remove hive debris while retaining naturally occurring pollen and other hive particles before being jarred and labelled by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuisa’s mother, Jacoba, remains closely involved in the business, carefully labelling jars at the age of 88. Their work reflects three generations, one close-knit family and a shared respect for Asturias and its natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over natural yoghurt, porridge or granola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with mature, smoked or blue cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into black, green or herbal tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread over warm toast, crumpets or sourdough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in marinades for chicken, pork or roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to cakes, flapjacks and rustic breads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk into vinaigrettes with olive oil and cider vinegar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with apples, pears, walnuts or toasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in savoury sauces where its herbal character can add depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow 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 temperatures helps maintain its flavour, texture and active properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey is different from processed honey because it’s never pasteurised, finely filtered or blended—so it retains the natural pollen, enzymes and full spectrum of flavour that processed honey loses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed honey is typically heat-treated, blended and homogenised from many different sources to appear uniform. In contrast, raw honey is single-origin, coming straight from the hive with minimal handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts texture, taste and colour vary with the season and the terroir—shaped by the local climate, soil, the temperament of the bees, the beekeeper’s care and the flowers the bees forage on. Each batch is unique, and we update this description to reflect the current harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrystallisation\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus honey tends to crystallise relatively quickly. This batch is currently gently runny but may develop a more compact texture with fine to medium crystals over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer runny honey and it has crystallised, it is easy to return it to a runnier consistency by standing the closed jar in gently warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahoju59qfpY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about crystallisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eProduct photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary by season and crystallisation level. 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