Description
Laimonas’ Raw Organic Dandelion Honey
Laimonas’ Raw Organic Dandelion Honey is an exceptionally bold, unusual, and complex honey. It is created from wild dandelion nectar harvested during the short spring flowering season in Lithuania’s pristine northern meadows. This raw, organic honey offers adventurous palates a distinctive taste experience with its earthy and rootsy flavour, chamomile-like sweetness, hints of almonds and marzipan, and a touch of herbal bitterness. Its golden-yellow hue reflects the vibrant dandelion blooms it comes from. Crafted by Laimonas and his bees. Laimonas is a master beekeeper using traditional methods passed down through generations, combined with modern techniques. His honey reflects the purity of an untouched environment and the dedication to sustainable beekeeping practices.
Product Highlights
- Raw and unprocessed honey made from wild dandelion nectar in Lithuania
- Bold and complex flavour: earthy, rootsy, with chamomile sweetness, almonds, and marzipan
- Distinctive aroma: intense, with pungent, animal-like tones—think medium-strong vintage cheese—softened by floral chamomile tones
- Certified organic and free from chemicals or pesticides
- Harvested using sustainable, traditional beekeeping methods
- Limited supply due to the short dandelion flowering season
Flavour
This honey is bold, unapologetically different, and layered with complexity. It begins with a subtle herbal bitterness that unfolds into a mellow, chamomile-like sweetness, with rich notes of almonds and marzipan. The flavour evolves on the palate with an initial cooling effect that transitions into a gentle warmth and spiciness, finishing with a clean, slightly astringent note.
The aroma is equally remarkable—intense and pungent, with tones reminiscent of medium-strong vintage cheese, balanced by the floral brightness of chamomile. It’s a honey to be savoured and enjoyed slowly, perfect for those who love unique and complex flavours.
Colour
Golden-yellow, this honey reflects the dandelion blooms it’s sourced from. As a raw and unprocessed honey, it naturally crystallises over time into a creamy, lighter texture, showcasing its authenticity and purity.
Origin
This honey is produced in Lithuania’s pristine northern meadows, in places where the landscape remains untouched by industrial agriculture. The wildflower meadows are home to an extraordinary variety of blooms, including dandelions, providing the bees with natural, chemical-free nectar sources. The short flowering season of dandelions makes this honey a seasonal treasure, shaped by its pure and unspoiled environment.
Producer Story
Laimonas is a master beekeeper from Lithuania, continuing a family legacy of traditional beekeeping methods passed down through generations. With a deep respect for nature and sustainability, Laimonas crafts honey that reflects his dedication to the craft. His methods honour a time when beekeeping was about working in harmony with the bees and the environment, producing honey that’s as pure and natural as the meadows it comes from.
Common Uses
- Pair with strong cheeses like Pecorino or Gruyère to highlight its earthy bitterness and chamomile sweetness
- Whisk into mustard and lemon dressings to enhance bitter greens like rocket or chicory
- Warm gently to soften, then mix with olive oil to coat vegetables for roasting, adding a rich, earthy sweetness
- Stir into herbal teas for a warming, complex flavour boost
How to Store Your Honey
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 unique flavour and texture. Keeping it away from light and high temperatures will ensure it remains as nature intended.
Why Raw Honey Is Different from Processed Honey
Raw honey generally means the honey has not been processed—it has come from the hive to the jar with minimal interference. Most supermarket honey is highly processed to make it look more attractive. It has been drained of pollen, often heated, and blended.
Raw honey tends to vary from batch to batch because it is not processed in a factory, filtered, or heated to look homogeneous. It changes with the season and climate and what the bees feed on.
Crystallisation
Please know that raw honey does crystallise—it’s a natural process of raw honey (therefore we cannot accept returns on honey that may have crystallised). We indicate on the website the state of each honey—either runny or crystallised—but be aware this is to the best of our knowledge, and the state can change quickly. For more details on crystallisation, check our Runny Honey Guide or visit the section on Wikipedia regarding honey crystallisation and phase transitions.
About Us
Here 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!
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.
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