Artisan Greek Mountain Honey – Raw & Organic from Oak, Chestnut, Fir & Mountain Herbs - 5kg
Back story: Earlier this year, I received a sample of honey from a beekeeper named Vasilis who keeps his hives high up on Mount Helidona in the Evrytania region of central Greece. Just one spoonful told me this honey was something special — a powerful contender to match (or even surpass) the beloved Mountain Honey we once had from David in Galicia, Spain (who sadly passed away).
So in March, I travelled to Greece to meet Vasilis and see the source of this honey for myself. What I found was extraordinary — a 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 stewed blackberry-like notes and caramelised depth. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered, and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.
Product Highlights
- Active 15+
- 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.
Origin
This 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.
The 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.
Beekeeper 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.
Suggested Uses
- Swirl into whipped goat's cheese and serve with roasted beetroot
- Fold into Greek yoghurt and top with toasted walnuts and orange zest
- Drizzle over rye bread with tahini and figs for a rich, earthy snack
- Pair with sharp cheeses like pecorino or blue cheese
- Stir into dark rum or bourbon cocktails for a forest-sweet twist
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream with a pinch of sea salt
👤 Producer Story
Vasilis 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.
🧊 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.
Please note we cannot accept returns on this honey due to its size. The tin has travelled all the way from Greece so small dents to the tin will often appear. 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 then 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.
Raw Certified Organic Greek Mountain Honey/Active 15+ - 5kg Runny
- Regular price
- £148.46
- Sale price
- £148.46
- 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.
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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.
Artisan Greek Mountain Honey – Raw & Organic from Oak, Chestnut, Fir & Mountain Herbs - 5kg
Back story: Earlier this year, I received a sample of honey from a beekeeper named Vasilis who keeps his hives high up on Mount Helidona in the Evrytania region of central Greece. Just one spoonful told me this honey was something special — a powerful contender to match (or even surpass) the beloved Mountain Honey we once had from David in Galicia, Spain (who sadly passed away).
So in March, I travelled to Greece to meet Vasilis and see the source of this honey for myself. What I found was extraordinary — a 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 stewed blackberry-like notes and caramelised depth. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered, and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.
Product Highlights
- Active 15+
- 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.
Origin
This 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.
The 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.
Beekeeper 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.
Suggested Uses
- Swirl into whipped goat's cheese and serve with roasted beetroot
- Fold into Greek yoghurt and top with toasted walnuts and orange zest
- Drizzle over rye bread with tahini and figs for a rich, earthy snack
- Pair with sharp cheeses like pecorino or blue cheese
- Stir into dark rum or bourbon cocktails for a forest-sweet twist
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream with a pinch of sea salt
👤 Producer Story
Vasilis 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.
🧊 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.
Please note we cannot accept returns on this honey due to its size. The tin has travelled all the way from Greece so small dents to the tin will often appear. 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 then 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.
