{"title":"Mount Olympus Forest from Dimitris","description":"","products":[{"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. 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