Beekeepers Luisa and her daughter Olaya in white coats. Olaya holds large glass jar of dark honey
Beekeepers Olaya and Mario with multiple hives in mountainous area of Asturias, a region in north-west Spain
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradable loosefill made from potato starch inside
    Beekeepers Luisa and her daughter Olaya in white coats. Olaya holds large glass jar of dark honey
    Beekeepers Olaya and Mario with multiple hives in mountainous area of Asturias, a region in north-west Spain
    open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradable loosefill made from potato starch inside
Beekeepers Luisa and her daughter Olaya in white coats. Olaya holds large glass jar of dark honey
Beekeepers Olaya and Mario with multiple hives in mountainous area of Asturias, a region in north-west Spain
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradable loosefill made from potato starch inside

Luisa’s Dried Organic Rock Rose Bee Pollen – 200g

Harvested deep from the pristine forests of Asturias, Spain, Luisa’s Fresh Organic Rock Rose Bee Pollen is nature’s powerhouse in every grain. Cold-pressed and unpasteurised, this raw pollen delivers a rich burst of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and essential fatty acids, supporting your health naturally and deliciously.

Pure Wilderness Origins

Collected from wild rock rose flowers flourishing in untouched woodlands, this pollen captures the true essence of the Spanish wilderness. The bees roam freely, gathering nutrient-dense pollen in an environment free from pesticides and pollution.

Flavour Profile

Enjoy a fresh and uplifting taste with delicate notes of lime and blackcurrant, accompanied by a subtle hay-like aroma. The natural sweetness and clean finish make it a delightful addition to your daily routine.

Crafted with Care

Luisa and her daughter Olaya nurture their bees with love and expertise, ensuring every batch meets the highest standards of purity and quality. Their commitment shines through in this exceptional pollen.

Ways to Use

Sprinkle it over yoghurt or cereals, blend into smoothies, or mix into fresh salads to boost your meals with natural energy and nutrients. Remember, keep it raw to preserve its potent benefits.

A Timeless Superfood

Bee pollen has been treasured for centuries as a symbol of vitality and longevity — a true “ambrosia” of the natural world, supporting wellness across cultures and generations.

Sustainably Harvested

Carefully gathered with minimal disturbance to the bees, the pollen is harvested using gentle brushes at the hive entrance, maintaining the delicate balance of the hive.

Allergy Notice

If you have allergies or sensitivities to pollen, start with a small amount and observe how your body reacts before increasing consumption.

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Dried Raw Organic Rock Rose Bee Pollen - 200g

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Luisa’s Dried Organic Rock Rose Bee Pollen – 200g

Harvested deep from the pristine forests of Asturias, Spain, Luisa’s Fresh Organic Rock Rose Bee Pollen is nature’s powerhouse in every grain. Cold-pressed and unpasteurised, this raw pollen delivers a rich burst of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and essential fatty acids, supporting your health naturally and deliciously.

Pure Wilderness Origins

Collected from wild rock rose flowers flourishing in untouched woodlands, this pollen captures the true essence of the Spanish wilderness. The bees roam freely, gathering nutrient-dense pollen in an environment free from pesticides and pollution.

Flavour Profile

Enjoy a fresh and uplifting taste with delicate notes of lime and blackcurrant, accompanied by a subtle hay-like aroma. The natural sweetness and clean finish make it a delightful addition to your daily routine.

Crafted with Care

Luisa and her daughter Olaya nurture their bees with love and expertise, ensuring every batch meets the highest standards of purity and quality. Their commitment shines through in this exceptional pollen.

Ways to Use

Sprinkle it over yoghurt or cereals, blend into smoothies, or mix into fresh salads to boost your meals with natural energy and nutrients. Remember, keep it raw to preserve its potent benefits.

A Timeless Superfood

Bee pollen has been treasured for centuries as a symbol of vitality and longevity — a true “ambrosia” of the natural world, supporting wellness across cultures and generations.

Sustainably Harvested

Carefully gathered with minimal disturbance to the bees, the pollen is harvested using gentle brushes at the hive entrance, maintaining the delicate balance of the hive.

Allergy Notice

If you have allergies or sensitivities to pollen, start with a small amount and observe how your body reacts before increasing consumption.

1
What is the story behind Luisa and her family’s beekeeping operation?
Luisa has been a beekeeper for over 40 years. Going further back in time her parents and grandparents were also beekeepers. She runs a close knit family operation consisting of her daughter Olaya and son Mario, who are the beekeepers. Then her sister Ines and mother Jacoba (who is 88 and still working) help with packing the honey. Their company is based on the very distinctive honeys of Asturias and Leon, which tend to be dark and strong tasting.
2
What is the status of Luisa’s honey?
Asturias is a part of Spain where many people left the villages to go to the city in the 20th century. Therefore, it is a very wild and underpopulated region of Spain, on the north western coast of Spain. It is an ideal place for the organic honey production, which Luisa practices. Her honey is 100% raw – it is never heated or filtered beyond coarse filtering to remove any debris that remains from the hive. Therefore her honey has all the natural enzymes, pollen, and beneficial properties that make raw honey such a wonderful natural product. Being certified organic guarantees that Luisa’s beekeeping follows specific principles, such as no sugar feeding, the hives being made of natural materials, the hives being a specified distance from any non organic crops etc. There is monitoring by the organic certifier, which means inspectors can turn up without warning. Where you see where Luisa’s bees forage, on the mountain tops and in the forests that carpet the sides of the mountains you realise that this honey is super organic.
3
What types of honey does Luisa produce?
Her flagship honey is an organic Forest, which is dark and rich. On the mountain sides and tops there are both main types of heather honey. There is the heather from the genus Erica and there is the Ling heather, known as Calluna in Spain. This is a thixotropic honey, which has a jelly like consistency and is in high demand in western Europe and Japan. Then there is Chestnut honey and Eucalyptus honey. Luisa also has a range of creamed honeys, she creams Chestnut, Heather and Eucalyptus. This process gives the honey a smooth consistency, which is neither set or runny (and is still totally raw).
4
Where do Luisa’s honeys come from?
Luisa’s honeys mainly come from the region of Asturias, with some of her honey coming from the neighbouring region of Leon. These are wild mountainous forested regions. The heather varieties tend to come from the mountain tops, whilst the forest honeys come from the forests that carpet the mountain sides. In addition, the eucalyptus comes from the lower areas near to the coast of Asturias, where the air is moist and the climate milder, which perfectly suits the production of Eucalyptus honey.
5
Is there anything else I should know about Luisa’s honey?
Yes! Her honey has a Denominación de Origen (DO) certificate from the EU, which recognises its authenticity and quality as a unique product that has specific characteristics related to the soil and climate of Asturias. In addition, Luisa’s honey has won many awards. She exports some honey to Japan and there it was voted as Honey of the Year in the main honey competition there.
6
Any recommendations for ways to use Luisa’s honey?
As well as an aid when you have a cough or cold Luisa’s honey pairs very well with a Spanish cheese, such as Manchego. Pour a spoonful of her forest over a slice of Manchego cheese and see how the flavours set each other off!
7
Why are many of Luisa’s honey varieties darker than other raw honeys?
The bees forage on chestnut, oak and heather. These are honeys that are particularly high in minerals and antioxidants, especially Chestnut. The tannins (a kind of antioxidant) make the honey very dark and also give it a bit of a kick – you get a tickly feeling in the back of the throat when you swallow it.

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