Raw Organic Greek Mediterranean (Holm) Oak - Active 25.5
This rare Mediterranean Oak honey, harvested by Kostas in the Peloponnese, is our most potent Oak variety to date, with an Active 25.5 rating. Originating from hardy Holm Oaks that thrive in the warm, arid landscapes of southern Greece, this honey is rich, dark, and filled with earthy, caramelised flavours and hints of stewed fruits.
Product Highlights
- Lab tested Active 25.5 – exceptionally high antibacterial activity
- Harvested from Holm Oaks in the remote Peloponnese mountains
- Cold-pressed, unpasteurised, and coarse-filtered
- Certified organic, 100% raw honey
- Intensely flavoured with natural earthy, malty tones and notes of stewed fruit
Flavour
This Mediterranean Oak honey has a rich, earthy sweetness with a deep caramel and molasses-like profile, accompanied by hints of stewed plums and dark fruits. Its robust, lingering taste makes it a favourite for those who enjoy complex flavours.
Colour
This honey is very dark, almost black, reflecting the honeydew source from the Holm Oak trees. Its colour adds to the allure, making it visually as intense as it tastes.
Where Does It Come From?
Collected from the rugged Mediterranean landscapes of the Peloponnese, these Holm Oak trees are resilient species that flourish in rocky, nutrient-poor soils. Their root systems stabilise the earth, helping prevent soil erosion while supporting a unique ecosystem filled with diverse wildlife. This environment, with aromatic plants like thyme and oregano nearby, enhances the honey's distinctive flavour.
More About Kostas and His Beekeeping Heritage
Kostas is one of a new generation of young beekeepers, deeply committed to organic principles, environmental care, and the well-being of his bees. His honey is more than just a product – it’s the result of a deep respect for nature and the bees that produce it. For Kostas, beekeeping is about balance: you must never take more from the land than you give back. You’ll find him tending his hives in the Peloponnese, a region in the far south of Greece, in places where nature still thrives in its purest form.
Common Uses
This bold, dark honey pairs beautifully with strong cheeses like blue cheese, aged cheddar, or pecorino. Its robust flavour also makes it an excellent choice for marinades, glazes, and sauces. For a unique twist, try drizzling over roasted vegetables or incorporating it into charcuterie boards.
Storage
To preserve the natural potency and unique qualities of this honey, store it in a cool, dark place. Exposure to light and heat can degrade the beneficial enzymes that contribute to its antibacterial activity. Keeping it away from light and high temperatures will help maintain its rich flavour, texture, and active properties, ensuring it remains as nature intended.
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 Organic Greek Mediterranean (Holm) Oak - Active 25.5 Runny
- Regular price
- GBP 29.99
- Sale price
- GBP 29.99
- 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 Organic Greek Mediterranean (Holm) Oak - Active 25.5
This rare Mediterranean Oak honey, harvested by Kostas in the Peloponnese, is our most potent Oak variety to date, with an Active 25.5 rating. Originating from hardy Holm Oaks that thrive in the warm, arid landscapes of southern Greece, this honey is rich, dark, and filled with earthy, caramelised flavours and hints of stewed fruits.
Product Highlights
- Lab tested Active 25.5 – exceptionally high antibacterial activity
- Harvested from Holm Oaks in the remote Peloponnese mountains
- Cold-pressed, unpasteurised, and coarse-filtered
- Certified organic, 100% raw honey
- Intensely flavoured with natural earthy, malty tones and notes of stewed fruit
Flavour
This Mediterranean Oak honey has a rich, earthy sweetness with a deep caramel and molasses-like profile, accompanied by hints of stewed plums and dark fruits. Its robust, lingering taste makes it a favourite for those who enjoy complex flavours.
Colour
This honey is very dark, almost black, reflecting the honeydew source from the Holm Oak trees. Its colour adds to the allure, making it visually as intense as it tastes.
Where Does It Come From?
Collected from the rugged Mediterranean landscapes of the Peloponnese, these Holm Oak trees are resilient species that flourish in rocky, nutrient-poor soils. Their root systems stabilise the earth, helping prevent soil erosion while supporting a unique ecosystem filled with diverse wildlife. This environment, with aromatic plants like thyme and oregano nearby, enhances the honey's distinctive flavour.
More About Kostas and His Beekeeping Heritage
Kostas is one of a new generation of young beekeepers, deeply committed to organic principles, environmental care, and the well-being of his bees. His honey is more than just a product – it’s the result of a deep respect for nature and the bees that produce it. For Kostas, beekeeping is about balance: you must never take more from the land than you give back. You’ll find him tending his hives in the Peloponnese, a region in the far south of Greece, in places where nature still thrives in its purest form.
Common Uses
This bold, dark honey pairs beautifully with strong cheeses like blue cheese, aged cheddar, or pecorino. Its robust flavour also makes it an excellent choice for marinades, glazes, and sauces. For a unique twist, try drizzling over roasted vegetables or incorporating it into charcuterie boards.
Storage
To preserve the natural potency and unique qualities of this honey, store it in a cool, dark place. Exposure to light and heat can degrade the beneficial enzymes that contribute to its antibacterial activity. Keeping it away from light and high temperatures will help maintain its rich flavour, texture, and active properties, ensuring it remains as nature intended.
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.
