Glass jar containing very dark brown honey with label to the front of the jar which reads Certified Organic Raw Honey Arbutus.
2 adults and 2 children wearing beekeepers suits holding smokers against mountainous backdrop
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside
    Glass jar containing very dark brown honey with label to the front of the jar which reads Certified Organic Raw Honey Arbutus.
    2 adults and 2 children wearing beekeepers suits holding smokers against mountainous backdrop
    open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside
Glass jar containing very dark brown honey with label to the front of the jar which reads Certified Organic Raw Honey Arbutus.
2 adults and 2 children wearing beekeepers suits holding smokers against mountainous backdrop
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside

Antonio’s Raw Organic Arbutus Honey

An intense, gourmet honey with deep, bitter notes of roasted coffee and dark chocolate, followed by a distinctive medicinal aftertaste. Dark, rich, and connoisseur-grade.

If you have not had arbutus honey previously, we would recommend trying a tester before purchasing a full-size jar as the flavour can be quite intense. If you would like to try a tester please just give us a call and we can add one to your order.

Summary

Antonio’s Raw Organic Arbutus Honey is a rare, gourmet honey harvested from Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) bushes in the Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid. This 100% raw, coarse-filtered, organic honey offers bold, bittersweet complexity and a unique flavour profile ideal for adventurous palates.

Product Highlights

  • Coarse-filtered
  • 100% Raw
  • Certified organic & unpasteurised
  • Dark brown (liquid), paler golden when crystallised
  • Intense roasted coffee, dark chocolate, bittersweet taste
  • Medicinal aftertaste—connoisseur variety
  • Harvested from Arbutus unedo shrubs in Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain

Aroma

Rich and earthy with deep roasted coffee notes and subtle tartness—an aromatic foreshadowing of its unique depth.

Flavour

Bold and complex, this honey blends roasted coffee bean bitterness, dark chocolate richness, and a lingering, herbal-medicinal aftertaste. Strong, refined, and unforgettable.

Colour

Dark brown with purple-red highlights in liquid form. Crystallised jars become paler, smooth golden.

Origin

Sourced from Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) bushes in the mountainous Sierra de Guadarrama, Northern Madrid. Bees forage wild-growing shrubs at altitude in organic-certified land.

Producer Story

Antonio—a fourth-generation beekeeper—practises traditional, additive-free beekeeping in the mountain ranges north of Madrid. His organically certified hives produce honeys as unique as the landscapes where they thrive.

Common Uses

  • Gourmet cooking: Adds a rich, bittersweet edge to cheese plates, game meats, marinades, and roasted vegetables.
  • Connoisseur tasting: Best enjoyed sparingly to appreciate its bold flavour and depth.

🧊 How to store your honey

Store in a cool, dark place to retain enzymes, colour, and unique flavour. Avoid exposure to light and heat.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey travels straight from hive to jar with minimal interference—no heating, blending, or heavy filtering. This preserves natural pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, and the distinct character of each batch.

🌀 Crystallisation

These 500 g jars are deliberately sold crystallised to reflect their unique texture and deep taste profile. Crystallisation is natural—not a fault. For tips on re-liquifying, see our Runny Honey Guide.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we’re dedicated to offering honey that is RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve shared over 30 raw and organic honey varieties—thank you for exploring exceptional honeys with us.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. Colour and texture may vary by season and crystallisation. Please check the title and description for the actual contents.

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Antonio’s Raw Organic Arbutus Honey

An intense, gourmet honey with deep, bitter notes of roasted coffee and dark chocolate, followed by a distinctive medicinal aftertaste. Dark, rich, and connoisseur-grade.

If you have not had arbutus honey previously, we would recommend trying a tester before purchasing a full-size jar as the flavour can be quite intense. If you would like to try a tester please just give us a call and we can add one to your order.

Summary

Antonio’s Raw Organic Arbutus Honey is a rare, gourmet honey harvested from Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) bushes in the Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid. This 100% raw, coarse-filtered, organic honey offers bold, bittersweet complexity and a unique flavour profile ideal for adventurous palates.

Product Highlights

  • Coarse-filtered
  • 100% Raw
  • Certified organic & unpasteurised
  • Dark brown (liquid), paler golden when crystallised
  • Intense roasted coffee, dark chocolate, bittersweet taste
  • Medicinal aftertaste—connoisseur variety
  • Harvested from Arbutus unedo shrubs in Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain

Aroma

Rich and earthy with deep roasted coffee notes and subtle tartness—an aromatic foreshadowing of its unique depth.

Flavour

Bold and complex, this honey blends roasted coffee bean bitterness, dark chocolate richness, and a lingering, herbal-medicinal aftertaste. Strong, refined, and unforgettable.

Colour

Dark brown with purple-red highlights in liquid form. Crystallised jars become paler, smooth golden.

Origin

Sourced from Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) bushes in the mountainous Sierra de Guadarrama, Northern Madrid. Bees forage wild-growing shrubs at altitude in organic-certified land.

Producer Story

Antonio—a fourth-generation beekeeper—practises traditional, additive-free beekeeping in the mountain ranges north of Madrid. His organically certified hives produce honeys as unique as the landscapes where they thrive.

Common Uses

  • Gourmet cooking: Adds a rich, bittersweet edge to cheese plates, game meats, marinades, and roasted vegetables.
  • Connoisseur tasting: Best enjoyed sparingly to appreciate its bold flavour and depth.

🧊 How to store your honey

Store in a cool, dark place to retain enzymes, colour, and unique flavour. Avoid exposure to light and heat.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey travels straight from hive to jar with minimal interference—no heating, blending, or heavy filtering. This preserves natural pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, and the distinct character of each batch.

🌀 Crystallisation

These 500 g jars are deliberately sold crystallised to reflect their unique texture and deep taste profile. Crystallisation is natural—not a fault. For tips on re-liquifying, see our Runny Honey Guide.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we’re dedicated to offering honey that is RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve shared over 30 raw and organic honey varieties—thank you for exploring exceptional honeys with us.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. Colour and texture may vary by season and crystallisation. Please check the title and description for the actual contents.

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1
How long has Antonio been a beekeeper?
Antonio has been keeping bees all his life. (He is now over 70.) Antonio is the fourth generation of his family to keep bees going right back to his Great Grandfather in 1897. Now the fifth generation of his family is taking over via is his son Dani and son-in-law Ruben.
2
What is the story behind Antonio?
As Antonio says, his family’s beekeeping has always been organic both in principle and practice. When organic certification was introduced in Spain Antonio was one of the first to take it up. In fact, Antonio is a pioneer of organic beekeeping in Spain and a key proponent. He is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, organic beekeeper in Spain. He also teaches beekeeping. Often, he appears on TV and in the press on matters relating to beekeeping. Because of his depth of knowledge beekeepers travel from all over the world to learn from him. One time when I visited him we were joined by some beekeepers from Venezuela eager to learn from him. Now he is largely retired from day to day activities but still has some involvement. Now his son Dani and son in law Ruben do most of the beekeeping, meticulously following the practices that Antonio laid down, based on four generations of experience..
3
What is the status of Antonio’s honey?
His honey is 100% raw, meaning it’s never heated or filtered beyond coarse filtering to remove any debris from the hive. processed. This ensures it retains all its natural enzymes, pollen, and beneficial properties. In addition, Antonio follows strict organic beekeeping practices, ensuring his bees forage in unpolluted areas free from pesticides and synthetic chemicals. Also, there are other requirements, such as no sugar feeding and that the hives are made of completely natural materials. Antonio is fortunate to be able to keep some hives in one of the purest places in Spain. His Oak, Heather and Wild Lavender hives are the Sierra del Rincon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The hives are in an area that is limited to Reserve Rangers and beekeepers and no one else – meaning this area is exceptionally pure.
4
What types of honey does Antonio produce?
Antonio has the widest range of organic honey varieties in Spain that are available directly from the beekeeper (and not via a reseller who may sell honey from many countries). His varieties include oak, chestnut, heather, wild lavender, lavender, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, orange blossom, arbutus, honeycomb in a jar and multifloral honey. Antonio also sells fresh and dried bee pollen.
5
Where does Antonio keep his hives?
As mentioned above Antonio has some hives in the Sierra del Rincon, which is part of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, north of Madrid. He also has hives in other areas of the Sierra de Guardarrama such as Patones, where his organic Rosemary honey is created. Because of climate change Antonio moves some hives to different locations such as Portugal where his Chestnut and Eucalyptus honey comes from, also some Oak from time to time.
6
What else should I know about Antonio’s honey?
His honey has won many awards over the years. In recent times Antonio’s Rosemary and Oak have both won Platinum in the London Honey Awards. This is the top award in a prodigious competition. Additionally, his Oak got two stars in the Great Taste Awards a couple of years ago. And in Spain in the Communidad de Madrid area Antonio’s Oak just won the award as the best dark honey for the 7th time!
7
What is a good way to use Antonio’s honey?
His Rosemary is beautiful in a Salad dressing or poured over cheese. His Oak and Chestnut honeys are go to honeys when you need to make a drink to ease a cough or sore throat.

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