Large glass jar containing 1kg of dark raw organic heather honey
video of wooden honey dipper dripping into an open jar of organic heather honey
Spanish beekeeper Antonio Simon smiling looking at a spoonful of dark honey dripping into glass honey jar
multiple bee hives amongst trees and shrubs in bio zone in the mountains to the north of Madrid
metal spoon of dark heather honey dripping into open glass honey jar, against background of heather flowers
crystalised honey on wooden honey dipper above honey jar in a bowl of water with water being poured into bowl from a jug
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside
Glass jar containing 500g of raw organic heather honey
    Large glass jar containing 1kg of dark raw organic heather honey
    video of wooden honey dipper dripping into an open jar of organic heather honey
    Spanish beekeeper Antonio Simon smiling looking at a spoonful of dark honey dripping into glass honey jar
    multiple bee hives amongst trees and shrubs in bio zone in the mountains to the north of Madrid
    metal spoon of dark heather honey dripping into open glass honey jar, against background of heather flowers
    crystalised honey on wooden honey dipper above honey jar in a bowl of water with water being poured into bowl from a jug
    open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside
    Glass jar containing 500g of raw organic heather honey
Large glass jar containing 1kg of dark raw organic heather honey
video of wooden honey dipper dripping into an open jar of organic heather honey
Spanish beekeeper Antonio Simon smiling looking at a spoonful of dark honey dripping into glass honey jar
multiple bee hives amongst trees and shrubs in bio zone in the mountains to the north of Madrid
metal spoon of dark heather honey dripping into open glass honey jar, against background of heather flowers
crystalised honey on wooden honey dipper above honey jar in a bowl of water with water being poured into bowl from a jug
open cardboard box with wrapped jar of honey and biodegradeable loosefill made from potato starch inside
Glass jar containing 500g of raw organic heather honey

Antonio’s Raw Organic Heather Honey

An intense, fudgy shrub honey with rich molasses and dried-fruit depth, growing from heather blossoms high in the Sierra del Rincón. Bold, bitter-sweet, and full-bodied—best enjoyed as a tasting or in small doses for its powerful flavour.

According to the Great Taste judges: "Heavily aromatic. Treacly, almost fudgy in texture. There's an almost molasses richness and tinge of bitterness. Some deep meadowy flavours - more herbaceous than fruity, we feel. It has length and persistence." and "Deep brown, glossy, thick honey. The honey has a caramel aroma, and the dried fruit flavour comes through well and is rich and balanced. We would see this working well for a number of purposes - fruit, yoghurt or on toast."

Summary

Antonio’s Raw Organic Heather Honey is a coarse-filtered, 100% raw, certified organic honey made from Erica vagans and Erica cinerea blossoms on the mountain slopes of the Sierra del Rincón (1000 m+) in northern Madrid. Deep brown with red glimmers, it unfolds into intense, aromatically-rich notes of caramel, molasses, dark chocolate bitterness and lingering herbaceous length. Ideal for strong-flavour seekers.

Product Highlights

  • Coarse-filtered
  • 100% Raw
  • Certified organic & unpasteurised
  • Deep brown (liquid); thick, glossy texture
  • Rich caramel aroma with molasses, dark-chocolate bitterness
  • Harvested from heather shrubs in Sierra del Rincón Biosphere, Spain
  • Won acclaim in Great Taste Awards—“deep meadowy flavours...length and persistence.”

Aroma

Thick caramel with muscovado-like sweetness, underpinned by deep herbaceous and toasted undertones—evoking damp heathland and rich earth.

Flavour

Profoundly savoury and bittersweet, this heather honey offers chocolatey darkness, bitter black-tea notes, and depth that lingers. Less fruity, more herbaceous with sustained persistence.

Colour

Deep brown with red highlights in the light; thick, glossy, and almost opaque—an arresting visual hallmark of shrub honey.

Origin

Harvested from wild heather (Brezo) shrubs at altitudes over 1000 m in the Sierra del Rincón UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The terrain is rugged and untouched, with acidic soils ideal for rich heather honey production.

Producer Story

Antonio, a fourth-generation beekeeper, upholds ancestral, additive-free methods. His organic-certified hives in northern Madrid produce honeys that reflect the landscape’s rugged beauty and ecological diversity.

Common Uses

  • Culinary: Fantastic with Greek yoghurt, ice cream, toast, or artisan bread.
  • Cooking: Adds unique richness to meat glazes and marinades.
  • Pairing: Complements dark chocolate, strong cheeses, and black-tea-forward flavour profiles.

🧊 How to store your honey

Keep in a cool, dark place to maintain the deep flavour, texture, and nutritional integrity. Avoid heat and light, which can degrade enzymes over time.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey goes from hive to jar with no heating, blending, or fine filtering—preserving pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, colour, and seasonal character. It varies naturally with each batch.

🌀 Crystallisation

Crystallisation is natural—not considered a flaw. Jars are labelled “runny” or “crystallised,” but the state may evolve. To restore runny consistency, check our Runny Honey Guide or FAQs.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we champion honey that’s RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve curated over 30 raw and organic honeys. Thank you for exploring the pure essence of nature with us.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. Colour and texture vary by season and crystallisation level. Check the product title and description for accurate contents. Labels may vary; batch and best-before dates are printed on each jar.

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Antonio’s Raw Organic Heather Honey

An intense, fudgy shrub honey with rich molasses and dried-fruit depth, growing from heather blossoms high in the Sierra del Rincón. Bold, bitter-sweet, and full-bodied—best enjoyed as a tasting or in small doses for its powerful flavour.

According to the Great Taste judges: "Heavily aromatic. Treacly, almost fudgy in texture. There's an almost molasses richness and tinge of bitterness. Some deep meadowy flavours - more herbaceous than fruity, we feel. It has length and persistence." and "Deep brown, glossy, thick honey. The honey has a caramel aroma, and the dried fruit flavour comes through well and is rich and balanced. We would see this working well for a number of purposes - fruit, yoghurt or on toast."

Summary

Antonio’s Raw Organic Heather Honey is a coarse-filtered, 100% raw, certified organic honey made from Erica vagans and Erica cinerea blossoms on the mountain slopes of the Sierra del Rincón (1000 m+) in northern Madrid. Deep brown with red glimmers, it unfolds into intense, aromatically-rich notes of caramel, molasses, dark chocolate bitterness and lingering herbaceous length. Ideal for strong-flavour seekers.

Product Highlights

  • Coarse-filtered
  • 100% Raw
  • Certified organic & unpasteurised
  • Deep brown (liquid); thick, glossy texture
  • Rich caramel aroma with molasses, dark-chocolate bitterness
  • Harvested from heather shrubs in Sierra del Rincón Biosphere, Spain
  • Won acclaim in Great Taste Awards—“deep meadowy flavours...length and persistence.”

Aroma

Thick caramel with muscovado-like sweetness, underpinned by deep herbaceous and toasted undertones—evoking damp heathland and rich earth.

Flavour

Profoundly savoury and bittersweet, this heather honey offers chocolatey darkness, bitter black-tea notes, and depth that lingers. Less fruity, more herbaceous with sustained persistence.

Colour

Deep brown with red highlights in the light; thick, glossy, and almost opaque—an arresting visual hallmark of shrub honey.

Origin

Harvested from wild heather (Brezo) shrubs at altitudes over 1000 m in the Sierra del Rincón UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The terrain is rugged and untouched, with acidic soils ideal for rich heather honey production.

Producer Story

Antonio, a fourth-generation beekeeper, upholds ancestral, additive-free methods. His organic-certified hives in northern Madrid produce honeys that reflect the landscape’s rugged beauty and ecological diversity.

Common Uses

  • Culinary: Fantastic with Greek yoghurt, ice cream, toast, or artisan bread.
  • Cooking: Adds unique richness to meat glazes and marinades.
  • Pairing: Complements dark chocolate, strong cheeses, and black-tea-forward flavour profiles.

🧊 How to store your honey

Keep in a cool, dark place to maintain the deep flavour, texture, and nutritional integrity. Avoid heat and light, which can degrade enzymes over time.

🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey goes from hive to jar with no heating, blending, or fine filtering—preserving pollen, enzymes, antioxidants, colour, and seasonal character. It varies naturally with each batch.

🌀 Crystallisation

Crystallisation is natural—not considered a flaw. Jars are labelled “runny” or “crystallised,” but the state may evolve. To restore runny consistency, check our Runny Honey Guide or FAQs.

🏪 About Us

At The Raw Honey Shop, we champion honey that’s RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we’ve curated over 30 raw and organic honeys. Thank you for exploring the pure essence of nature with us.

📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer

Product photo is representative. Colour and texture vary by season and crystallisation level. Check the product title and description for accurate contents. Labels may vary; batch and best-before dates are printed on each jar.

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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.
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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!
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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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