Set of 2 x 1kg jars of our most exceptional Organic  Greek Mountain Honeys – Save £6.75 when buying them in a set.

Raw Organic Greek Mountain Honey – 1kg

When I travelled to Greece to meet Vasilis and see the source of this honey I was extremely impressed.  It's from a extraordinary wild, remote environment recognised by UNESCO for its purity. This is beekeeping at its most raw and authentic, in one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. Vasilis' bees feed on untouched oak, chestnut, mountain herbs and some fir, creating a bold, complex honey infused with the essence of the mountain.

Summary

A rich, raw organic mountain honey from the high slopes of Mount Helidona in central Greece — one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. Created by the bees of beekeeper Vasilis, whose hives sit between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, this deep forest honey is made primarily from oak and chestnut, with wild herbs and a touch of fir. Notably fruitier than most honeydew honeys, it offers a bold flavour with stwed blackberry-like notes and caramelised depth. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered, and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.

Product Highlights

• Mainly from oak and chestnut, with wild herbs and some fir
• Sourced from a region recognised by UNESCO for purity
• Richer and fruitier than most honeydew honeys
• Produced high in the region known as the Greek Alps
• 100% Raw – never pasteurised
• Cold-extracted and unblended
• Coarse-filtered to retain pollen and enzymes

Aroma

An intense, complex aroma that opens with dark forest notes — earthy and slightly smoky — followed by hints of liquorice, burnt caramel, and a subtle touch of spice. It evokes the scent of tree bark warmed by sun and resin, deepened by herbal undertones.

Flavour

Richer and fruitier than most honeydew honeys. The dominant flavours are bold and dark: deep stewed summer forest fruits, molasses, and caramelised sugar, underpinned by the earthiness of oak and tannins of chestnut. To me it evokes the thick, caramelised jam that clings to the edges of a blackberry crumble dish — dark, sticky, and fruity. A gently spicy warmth lingers on the finish, making it one of the most flavourful and fruit-forward honeys of its kind.

Colour

A dark amber hue with reddish tones. Dark and runny, though it may begin to crystallise over time.

Raw Organic Greek Vanilla Fir Honey – 1kg

A rare and luxurious honey, harvested from Black Fir trees high in Greece's Panachaiko Mountains by Kostas, a young organic beekeeper. Sourced from altitudes over 1,500 meters in a Natura 2000-protected area, this honey has a thick, creamy texture with rich, earthy notes of vanilla and caramel. Due to its low glucose content, it rarely crystallises, making it a unique and sought-after honey.

Product Highlights:

• Harvested from Black Fir trees at over 1,500 meters in Greece’s Panachaiko Mountains.
• Low in natural sugars and moisture, ensuring a thick, smooth consistency.
• Naturally antibacterial and nutrient-rich, retaining all beneficial properties from the hive.
• Award-winning quality: Known for its rich, earthy taste with hints of vanilla and caramel.
• Certified organic and raw – untouched by heat or pasteurisation.

Flavour

This Vanilla Fir Honey is exceptionally smooth with an earthy, creamy taste. Its flavour profile is rich with caramel and vanilla notes, making it a favourite for honey lovers who enjoy depth and complexity.

Colour

The honey has a beautiful, opaque golden-brown colour, characteristic of high-quality Vanilla Fir honey. Its creamy texture and distinctive sheen reflect its low moisture content, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Where Does It Come From?

Sourced from Greece’s Panachaiko Mountains in the Peloponnese, this honey is collected from Black Fir trees at altitudes over 1,500 meters in a Natura 2000-protected area, dedicated to preserving biodiversity. This remote, untouched environment provides ideal conditions for bees, enabling them to produce a honey that is pure, untainted, and full of unique character.

🧊 How to store your honey

To 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.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw 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.

🌀 Crystallisation

Raw 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 Runny Honey Guide or read more on crystallisation.

🏪 About Us

At 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!

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product 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.