This Active 23.5 Organic Bioactive Forest Honey comes from the bees of Kostas. They collect the rich antibacterial sap from the forests on Mount Kissavos - a Natura 2000 Reserve.
- Unpasteurised
- Cold-pressed
- Coarse-filtered
- 100% Raw
- Wilderness Honey
- Artisan Beekeeper
- Unique Mountain Honey
Raw Greek Organic Bioactive Forest Honey - 1kg/Active 23.5: This raw Greek Bioactive Forest Honey comes from beekeeper Kostas. He has his hives on the beautiful wild Oak and Chestnut Forests on Mount Kissavos - a Natura 2000 Reserve- on the east side of Thessaly which faces Mount Olympus. A beautiful dark, deep tasting treacly tree honey. We had this batch tested at the lab which gave it a really high rating of Active 23. This type of test is similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey.
Plant: This honey comes from the trees and mountain floral, including many herbs, like Oregano and Camomile. The main source is the Oak trees that grow on the slopes of Mount Kissavos along with Chestnut and some Fir. Honeys that predominantly come from these trees tend to be dark, have a stronger flavour and are less likely to set due to a relatively low glucose content.
Colour: This particular honey is dark brown in colour.
Common Uses: Being such a rich deep honey it's great at breakfast time, either on porridge, buttered toast, or just enjoyed straight from the spoon!
What does "Active" mean in the product title?
We send some of our honeys to a lab for a "Total Activity test". This test measures the total antimicrobial activity of a honey. This is done by testing a solution of a honey on a lab plate against the Staph Aureus bacteria. The honey is graded according to the amount of bacteria that the honey solution kills. Generally, the range that we see will be between 10 and 20 plus. This type of test is similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey. The main antibacterial activity is caused by a bee enzyme that creates hydrogen peroxide in the honey. Please bear in mind that the Activity Level is at its highest when we test it and will decrease over time. This will happen faster if the honey is exposed to light and heat. Storing the honey in a dark cool place will help to slow down the rate at which the Activity Level decreases.
How Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey
Raw 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.
Crystallisation in Raw Honey
Raw 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.
About Us
At 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.
Thank 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!
Note: The product photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary depending on the season and level of crystallisation. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.
Raw Greek Organic Bioactive Forest Honey - Active 23.5
- Regular price
- PLN 174,00
- Sale price
- PLN 174,00
- 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.
This Active 23.5 Organic Bioactive Forest Honey comes from the bees of Kostas. They collect the rich antibacterial sap from the forests on Mount Kissavos - a Natura 2000 Reserve.
- Unpasteurised
- Cold-pressed
- Coarse-filtered
- 100% Raw
- Wilderness Honey
- Artisan Beekeeper
- Unique Mountain Honey
Raw Greek Organic Bioactive Forest Honey - 1kg/Active 23.5: This raw Greek Bioactive Forest Honey comes from beekeeper Kostas. He has his hives on the beautiful wild Oak and Chestnut Forests on Mount Kissavos - a Natura 2000 Reserve- on the east side of Thessaly which faces Mount Olympus. A beautiful dark, deep tasting treacly tree honey. We had this batch tested at the lab which gave it a really high rating of Active 23. This type of test is similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey.
Plant: This honey comes from the trees and mountain floral, including many herbs, like Oregano and Camomile. The main source is the Oak trees that grow on the slopes of Mount Kissavos along with Chestnut and some Fir. Honeys that predominantly come from these trees tend to be dark, have a stronger flavour and are less likely to set due to a relatively low glucose content.
Colour: This particular honey is dark brown in colour.
Common Uses: Being such a rich deep honey it's great at breakfast time, either on porridge, buttered toast, or just enjoyed straight from the spoon!
What does "Active" mean in the product title?
We send some of our honeys to a lab for a "Total Activity test". This test measures the total antimicrobial activity of a honey. This is done by testing a solution of a honey on a lab plate against the Staph Aureus bacteria. The honey is graded according to the amount of bacteria that the honey solution kills. Generally, the range that we see will be between 10 and 20 plus. This type of test is similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey. The main antibacterial activity is caused by a bee enzyme that creates hydrogen peroxide in the honey. Please bear in mind that the Activity Level is at its highest when we test it and will decrease over time. This will happen faster if the honey is exposed to light and heat. Storing the honey in a dark cool place will help to slow down the rate at which the Activity Level decreases.
How Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey
Raw 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.
Crystallisation in Raw Honey
Raw 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.
About Us
At 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.
Thank 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!
Note: The product photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary depending on the season and level of crystallisation. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.
