{"product_id":"raw-certified-organic-oak-honey","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Oak Honey","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION TO BE UPDATED WHEN THE HONEY ARRIVES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, raw organic oak honey from the high slopes of Mount Helidona in central Greece, one of the cleanest ecosystems in Europe. It is made by the bees of beekeeper Vasilis, whose hives sit between 1,000 and 1,500 metres, mainly from oak honeydew along with wild herbs and a touch of chestnut. Dark, bold and only lightly sweet, it has a malty depth of treacle and burnt caramel, with notes of dried fig and date. Unpasteurised, coarse-filtered and cold-extracted to preserve its full natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom remote, unspoilt mountain wilderness in central Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark, malty and only lightly sweet, with dried fruit notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced high in the region known as the Greek Alps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% raw, never pasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-extracted and unblended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse-filtered to retain pollen and enzymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA deep, intense aroma that opens with dark forest notes: earthy, woody and faintly smoky, like oak bark after summer rain. Beneath this come malty, molasses-like tones and a hint of dried fig, rounded off by a subtle resinous, herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich, dark and only lightly sweet. It begins with a full, malty depth of treacle and burnt caramel, then moves into dried fruit, with hints of date and fig, and a touch of cocoa. The finish is long and warming, slightly mineral, with a gentle bitterness that keeps it from ever feeling cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark amber hue. Dark and runny, though it may begin to crystallise over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is one of Europe's most untouched landscapes: remote, sparsely populated and free from intensive agriculture. That makes it ideal for healthy bees and truly wild honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl into whipped goat's cheese and serve with roasted beetroot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold into Greek yoghurt and top with toasted walnuts and orange zest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over rye bread with tahini and figs for a rich, earthy snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with sharp cheeses like pecorino or blue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into dark rum or bourbon cocktails for a forest-sweet twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon over vanilla ice cream with a pinch of sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasilis 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 the lowlands and forage only on wild, pesticide-free flora high in the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧊 How to store your honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌀 Crystallisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahoju59qfpY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more on crystallisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏪 About Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eProduct 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasillis K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58400657506678,"sku":"VK03\/1kg","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/Vasilis_Greek_Oak.png?v=1790782757","url":"https:\/\/www.therawhoneyshop.com\/products\/raw-certified-organic-oak-honey","provider":"The Raw Honey Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}