{"title":"Greek Honeys  - The Winter Catalogue 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelection on our best selling Greek Honeys\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artisan-raw-organic-greek-orange-blossom-honey-1kg","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Orange Blossom Honey","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaw Organic Artisan Greek Orange Blossom Honey – Bright, Citrusy \u0026amp; Floral\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Raw Organic Greek Orange Blossom Honey is a sunshine-filled delight from the orangeries of Laconia, Peloponnese. Coarse-filtered, unpasteurised, and enzyme-rich, it bursts with vibrant citrus and floral flavours. Sustainably harvested by Thomas and his family using traditional beekeeping methods, it’s a golden, naturally crystallising honey that offers a distinctive marmalade-like sweetness—perfect for citrus lovers and creative cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense citrus and orange blossom flavours with a bright, floral aroma and a slightly bitter, marmalade-like finish. Sustainably sourced from Laconia, a region known for producing the best oranges in Greece. Raw, unpasteurised, and produced with organic methods by Thomas and his family. Ideal for yoghurts, dressings, glazes, and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse-filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e and unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Raw\u003c\/strong\u003e – never heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced with organic practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright citrus \u0026amp; floral flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight orange colour with golden hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e by Thomas and his family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and floral with pronounced orange blossom notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid citrus and floral notes with a slightly bitter marmalade-like sweetness and soft hints of creamy vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight orange with a golden-yellow hue, indicating its natural, unfiltered quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the orangeries of Laconia in the Peloponnese, Greece. Thomas and his family use traditional methods to produce pure honey with no added ingredients or processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalad dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreek yoghurts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCakes and baked goods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetener for teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas, a passionate beekeeper in central Greece, works with his father Giorgios and sister Elena. They combine traditional methods with modern practices to ensure bee health and quality honey. The family produces Greek honeys like mountain oak, red fir, vanilla fir, wild thyme, pine, and orange.\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 temperatures 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\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" rel=\"noopener\" 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=\"0color: 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"0color: red;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Please Note: We are currently updating our packaging, so you may receive this honey with a slightly different label to the one shown in the product photographs. Rest assured, it's the same delicious raw honey from Thomas and his family, with the same quality, origin and contents inside the jar - only the label design is changing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45547368612075,"sku":"TH11\/1Kg","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"490g","offer_id":45547368644843,"sku":"TH11\/490g","price":16.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Thomas_Orange_TH11_1kg_No_BB_Date_NEW_2026.png?v=1787053308"},{"product_id":"artisan-raw-organic-greek-red-fir-honey-1kg-490g","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Red Fir Honey- Active 20+","description":"\u003ch1\u003eActive Raw Greek Red Fir Honey – Mountain-Fresh and Rich\/Active 20+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare gem from the remote forests of Mount Kaliakouda, this Red Fir honey is a stunning example of raw Greek tree honey. Harvested at 1500 metres by young beekeeper Thomas and his family, this deep red honey is smooth, rich and fruity, with a naturally strong antimicrobial power. It's a honeydew honey, rich in prebiotic oligosaccharides and unusually slow to crystallise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Raw \u0026amp; Unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntibacterial - Active Rating 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Red Fir Honeydew Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested at high altitude: 1500m on Mount Kaliakouda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Greek beekeeper Thomas and his family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark, smooth, slow to crystallise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally prebiotic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and foresty with mild resin tones. Subtle hints of tree sap and earthy minerals, evoking the cool air of high-altitude Greek fir forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply rich with a mild fruity tang and smooth consistency. The flavour finishes long and mellow—warming, clean, and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark reddish brown when runny. Exceptionally smooth and thick. Will remain runny longer than most raw honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected from bees foraging on fir trees at over 1500 metres in the wilderness of \u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/sAwj5VwYvR8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/sAwj5VwYvR8\"\u003eMount Kaliakouda in central Greece\u003c\/a\u003e. The hives are surrounded by untouched forest and wildflowers, far from pollution or agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy by the spoonful for a healthful treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over soft cheese or Greek yoghurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted nuts or figs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into warm herbal teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for its prebiotic and antimicrobial properties\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. 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\u003eBack Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscovering this Red Fir was an adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe place where this honey comes from is one of the most stunning I have ever visited - and is a new place for Thomas' Fir. It was on my Summer honey expedition in June (2023) that I visited this divine mountain place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne evening Thomas told me 'Tomorrow we are going to Mount Kaliakouda. You are going to love it there.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, this is the story......It was early one morning when Thomas and his Uncle Stefanos called for me from my hotel. We headed from the plains of Thessaly towards some mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefanos was driving in his pickup truck, which was full of the aromas of honey and beeswax. Soon we were crossing gorges on the edge of the plain and then the ascent started. Through little mountain villages, we passed with old guys sitting drinking coffee and watching the world pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher and higher we went, twisting and turning through hairpin bends that sent me sliding from one side of the seat to the other. There were less and less signs of human habitation until there was just forest carpeting the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter about an hour we were so high that we passed through the clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stopped for a moment to take in an incredible view across the mountains with Fir trees stretching below us and in the distance a lake in a valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen a few minutes later we arrived at the place for the Red Fir honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a real high mountain wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the road margins were a mass of wildflowers. Growing naturally, without any contamination from pesticides or herbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI could hear the bees busily working the Fir trees around us, flying backward and forward to the hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was my idea of paradise. The air was so pure, you felt a kind of mental clarity and wellness you only experience in really remote mountain places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst I took photos Thomas and Stefanos checked the hives and erected a fence to keep the bears out, who of course like nothing better than a meal of bee grubs and Red Fir Honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, finally after packing up their beekeeping equipment in the back of the pickup Stefanos passed me a chunk of honeycomb. It was truly superb. The most delicious honeycomb I had ever tasted. I knew at that moment that I had been presented with a real gem of a honey that Raw Honey People are going to love. Not only was it truly delicious but Fir honey tends to stay runny longer than most other honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas, a passionate beekeeper in central Greece, works with his father Giorgios and sister Elena. They combine traditional methods with modern practices to ensure bee health and quality honey. The family produces Greek honeys like mountain oak, red fir, vanilla fir, wild thyme, pine, and orange.\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: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Please Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are currently updating our packaging, so you may receive this honey with a slightly different label to the one shown in the product photographs. Rest assured, it's the same delicious raw honey from Thomas and his family, with the same quality, origin and contents inside the jar - only the label design is changing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45547497029867,"sku":"TH4\/1Kg","price":30.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"490g","offer_id":45547497062635,"sku":"TH4\/490g","price":18.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Thomas_Red_Fir_1kg.png?v=1789126937"},{"product_id":"raw-certified-organic-mountain-honey-from-vasillis-karatsikis","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Mountain Honey - Active 15+","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArtisan Greek Mountain Honey – Raw \u0026amp; Organic, mainly from Fir this year.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA fruity berry type of raw organic mountain honey from the high slopes of Mount Helidona in central Greece, one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. It is made by the bees of beekeeper Vasilis, whose hives sit between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, and comes primarily from fir. This year's harvest is notably lighter and fruitier than most honeydew honeys, with a mild, gentle flavour of forest berries (raspberry, bilberry and a hint of blackcurrant) and an almost creamy softness. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependently lab tested: Active 15+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainly from fir this year, as rain washed the honeydew off the oak trees, giving a lighter, fruitier honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild and fruity, with forest berry notes and an almost creamy softness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced high in the region known as the Greek Alps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% raw, never pasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-extracted and unblended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-filtered to retain pollen and enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA gentle, fruity aroma of ripe raspberry and wild bilberry, with a soft hint of blackcurrant. Light and fresh, with a faint resinous, woody note from the mountain fir forest in the background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMild and gently sweet, with soft forest berry notes of raspberry, bilberry and a touch of blackcurrant. It has an almost creamy, rounded softness, a little like a fruit yoghurt, with a faint tang that keeps it fresh. A light woody warmth from the fir sits quietly in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark amber hue with reddish tones. Dark and runny, though it may begin to crystallise over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey is gathered by bees high on Mount Helidona in the Evrytania region of Central Greece — often called the \"Greek Alps\" due to the areas rugged beauty and remote wilderness. The hives are positioned between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, depending on the season and forage — lower for oak and chestnut, higher for fir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is one of Europe’s most untouched ecosystems. In 1991, UNESCO officially recognised it for its exceptional natural purity, minimal pollution, and unspoiled biodiversity — ideal for healthy bees and truly wild honey. Here, the bees feed mainly on wild oak and chestnut, along with mountain herbs and some fir, creating a honey with great depth and a distinct forest character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeper Vasilis never moves his bees to the lowlands. They remain in these pristine highlands, feeding only on local flora. The result is a deeply complex honey that captures the wild essence of its environment — rich, bold, and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl into whipped goat's cheese and serve with roasted beetroot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold into Greek yoghurt and top with toasted walnuts and orange zest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over rye bread with tahini and figs for a rich, earthy snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with sharp cheeses like pecorino or blue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into dark rum or bourbon cocktails for a forest-sweet twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over vanilla ice cream with a pinch of sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasilis began beekeeping with three hives in 2010 and turned his passion into a full-time pursuit in 2016. Now fully self-sufficient, he manages everything himself — from harvesting to bottling. His bees are never moved to lowlands and forage only on wild, pesticide-free flora high in the mountains. His hives are located in one of the cleanest environments in Europe — an area that UNESCO documented in 1991 for its exceptional purity.\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":"Vasillis K","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":55273298952566,"sku":"VK01\/1kg","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":55273298985334,"sku":"VK01\/500g","price":19.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Vasilis_Mountain_Honey_1kg.png?v=1789040418"},{"product_id":"raw-certified-organic-oak-honey","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Oak Honey","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, raw organic oak honey from the high slopes of Mount Helidona in central Greece, one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. It is made by the bees of beekeeper Vasilis, whose hives sit between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, mainly from oak honeydew along with wild herbs and a touch of chestnut. Dark, bold and only lightly sweet, it has a malty depth of treacle and burnt caramel, with notes of dried fig and date. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom remote, unspoilt mountain wilderness in central Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark, malty and only lightly sweet, with dried fruit notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced high in the region known as the Greek Alps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% raw, never pasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-extracted and unblended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-filtered to retain pollen and enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA deep, intense aroma that opens with dark forest notes: earthy, woody and faintly smoky, like oak bark after summer rain. Beneath this come malty, molasses-like tones and a hint of dried fig, rounded off by a subtle resinous, herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich, dark and only lightly sweet. It begins with a full, malty depth of treacle and burnt caramel, then moves into dried fruit, with hints of date and fig, and a touch of cocoa. The finish is long and warming, slightly mineral, with a gentle bitterness that keeps it from ever feeling cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark amber hue. Dark and runny, though it may begin to crystallise over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey is gathered by bees high on Mount Helidona in the Evrytania region of Central Greece — often called the \"Greek Alps\" due to the areas rugged beauty and remote wilderness. The hives are positioned between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, depending on the season and forage — lower for oak and chestnut, higher for fir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is one of Europe's most untouched landscapes: remote, sparsely populated and free from intensive agriculture. That makes it ideal for healthy bees and truly wild honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeper Vasilis never moves his bees to the lowlands. They remain in these pristine highlands, feeding only on local flora. The result is a deeply complex honey that captures the wild essence of its environment — rich, bold, and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl into whipped goat's cheese and serve with roasted beetroot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold into Greek yoghurt and top with toasted walnuts and orange zest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over rye bread with tahini and figs for a rich, earthy snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with sharp cheeses like pecorino or blue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into dark rum or bourbon cocktails for a forest-sweet twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over vanilla ice cream with a pinch of sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasilis began beekeeping with three hives in 2010 and turned his passion into a full-time pursuit in 2016. Now fully self-sufficient, he manages everything himself, from harvesting to bottling. His bees are never moved to the lowlands and forage only on wild, pesticide-free flora high in the mountains.\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. 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