Raw Greek Organic Oak Honey (Active 30+) – from Mount Othrys, Greece, 1kg
Silver – Mediterranean Taste Awards 2023
Back Story
Back on a June day, Asterios (our man on the ground in Greece) took me to a rendezvous spot in a sleepy Greek village. There we met Giorgos, the beekeeper — a quiet, understated guy who proudly showed me his organic allotment. Then we jumped in his 4x4 and headed towards Mount Othrys.
Soon we left the metalled roads and continued on a rough mountain track. On either side were meadows and scrubland, until at around 1,000 metres the landscape changed—there were great oak trees, some so wide it would take two people to reach around the trunk. The trees looked ancient, rooted deep in fertile soil.
As we stood there, Giorgos pointed to an acorn cluster, with golden sap weeping from it. “This,” he said, “is where the bees collect the honey.” Geologists say Mount Othrys is formed from ancient oceanic crust and volcanic flows, which may explain the mineral-rich soils. The area is also largely protected under Natura 2000, safeguarding its wildlife and habitats.
This combination of unspoilt woodland, altitude and rich soils may explain the honey’s distinctive flavour—and the high antimicrobial test score of 18.5.
Summary
This Raw Greek Organic Oak Honey Active 30+ comes from the hives of artisan beekeeper Giorgos, located high on Mount Othrys in central Greece. It is produced from acorn honeydew collected by bees foraging among the mountain’s large, old oak trees. The honey is 100% raw, coarse-filtered, unpasteurised and cold-pressed, and scored 32.5 in a Total Activity test, indicating strong antimicrobial properties. It also received a Silver Medal at the 2023 Mediterranean Taste Awards.
Product Highlights
- Coarse-filtered
- 100% Raw
- Cold-pressed
- Unpasteurised
- Active 30+ (Total Activity Test)
- Silver – 2023 Mediterranean Taste Awards
- From Mount Othrys oak sap, central Greece
- Mineral-rich volcanic soil and protected woodland
- Wilderness honey from artisan beekeeper Giorgos
Aroma
Earthy and fruity with oak woodland notes, dried fruit and a touch of resin.
Flavour
Robust and full-bodied, with molasses, malt, and stewed summer fruits. A savoury character with a mineral finish.
Colour
Very dark—almost black—with amber highlights. Glossy and dense. Naturally runny due to its low glucose content; slow to crystallise.
Origin
Collected by bees from acorn honeydew in the oak forests of Mount Othrys, central Greece. Giorgos uses traditional, non-invasive beekeeping methods and harvests by hand without heating or blending. The area is part of the Natura 2000 protected network and features mineral-rich volcanic soils.
Common Uses
- Stir into lemon and ginger tea for a throat-soothing drink
- Pair with blue cheese or aged cheddar on a cheeseboard
- Drizzle over grilled figs or roast vegetables for a savoury-sweet glaze
- Mix into yoghurt with walnuts for a Greek-style breakfast
- Use in natural remedies for coughs or dry throats
- Apply a thin layer to minor skin irritations as a soothing balm
- Take a spoonful daily during colder months as a tonic
Producer Story
Giorgos is a small-scale, traditional beekeeper in central Greece. His hives are located high on Mount Othrys in ancient oak woodland. Giorgos uses sustainable, non-invasive techniques to protect his bees and preserve the healing qualities of their honey. He harvests by hand and never heats or blends his batches.
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 25 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.
Plant: Greek Oak (a tree honey), tends to be dark, have a stronger flavour and is 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.
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 Oak Honey Active 30+ - 1kg
- Regular price
- PLN 185,00
- Sale price
- PLN 185,00
- 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.
Raw Greek Organic Oak Honey (Active 30+) – from Mount Othrys, Greece, 1kg
Silver – Mediterranean Taste Awards 2023
Back Story
Back on a June day, Asterios (our man on the ground in Greece) took me to a rendezvous spot in a sleepy Greek village. There we met Giorgos, the beekeeper — a quiet, understated guy who proudly showed me his organic allotment. Then we jumped in his 4x4 and headed towards Mount Othrys.
Soon we left the metalled roads and continued on a rough mountain track. On either side were meadows and scrubland, until at around 1,000 metres the landscape changed—there were great oak trees, some so wide it would take two people to reach around the trunk. The trees looked ancient, rooted deep in fertile soil.
As we stood there, Giorgos pointed to an acorn cluster, with golden sap weeping from it. “This,” he said, “is where the bees collect the honey.” Geologists say Mount Othrys is formed from ancient oceanic crust and volcanic flows, which may explain the mineral-rich soils. The area is also largely protected under Natura 2000, safeguarding its wildlife and habitats.
This combination of unspoilt woodland, altitude and rich soils may explain the honey’s distinctive flavour—and the high antimicrobial test score of 18.5.
Summary
This Raw Greek Organic Oak Honey Active 30+ comes from the hives of artisan beekeeper Giorgos, located high on Mount Othrys in central Greece. It is produced from acorn honeydew collected by bees foraging among the mountain’s large, old oak trees. The honey is 100% raw, coarse-filtered, unpasteurised and cold-pressed, and scored 32.5 in a Total Activity test, indicating strong antimicrobial properties. It also received a Silver Medal at the 2023 Mediterranean Taste Awards.
Product Highlights
- Coarse-filtered
- 100% Raw
- Cold-pressed
- Unpasteurised
- Active 30+ (Total Activity Test)
- Silver – 2023 Mediterranean Taste Awards
- From Mount Othrys oak sap, central Greece
- Mineral-rich volcanic soil and protected woodland
- Wilderness honey from artisan beekeeper Giorgos
Aroma
Earthy and fruity with oak woodland notes, dried fruit and a touch of resin.
Flavour
Robust and full-bodied, with molasses, malt, and stewed summer fruits. A savoury character with a mineral finish.
Colour
Very dark—almost black—with amber highlights. Glossy and dense. Naturally runny due to its low glucose content; slow to crystallise.
Origin
Collected by bees from acorn honeydew in the oak forests of Mount Othrys, central Greece. Giorgos uses traditional, non-invasive beekeeping methods and harvests by hand without heating or blending. The area is part of the Natura 2000 protected network and features mineral-rich volcanic soils.
Common Uses
- Stir into lemon and ginger tea for a throat-soothing drink
- Pair with blue cheese or aged cheddar on a cheeseboard
- Drizzle over grilled figs or roast vegetables for a savoury-sweet glaze
- Mix into yoghurt with walnuts for a Greek-style breakfast
- Use in natural remedies for coughs or dry throats
- Apply a thin layer to minor skin irritations as a soothing balm
- Take a spoonful daily during colder months as a tonic
Producer Story
Giorgos is a small-scale, traditional beekeeper in central Greece. His hives are located high on Mount Othrys in ancient oak woodland. Giorgos uses sustainable, non-invasive techniques to protect his bees and preserve the healing qualities of their honey. He harvests by hand and never heats or blends his batches.
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 25 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.
Plant: Greek Oak (a tree honey), tends to be dark, have a stronger flavour and is 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.
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.
