Raw Organic Artisan Greek Orange Blossom Honey.

    This 5kg tin of Raw Organic Artisan Greek Orange Blossom Honey is perfect for any honey lover. Harvested in the orangeries of Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, this honey is coarse-filtered, unpasteurised, enzyme-rich, and naturally antibacterial. It offers an intense orange blossom flavour with marmalade-like sweetness, ideal for those who enjoy bold citrus and floral notes. The honey is sustainably sourced by Thomas and his family, using traditional beekeeping practices. Its light orange colour and natural crystallisation reflect the purity and rawness of the honey. Perfect for adding a citrus zing to salads, yoghurts, glazes, and desserts, this honey is versatile and a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

    Product Highlights:

    • Origin: Harvested from the orangeries of Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece – famous for producing the best oranges in Greece.
    • Unpasteurised & Raw: Coarse-filtered, enzyme-rich, and naturally antibacterial – no heating or processing.
    • Flavour Profile: Intense citrus and floral notes with a slightly bitter, marmalade-like sweetness, complemented by hints of creamy vanilla.
    • Colour: Light orange with a yellow hue in natural light, indicating its natural and unfiltered quality.
    • Versatile Uses: Perfect for adding a sweet citrus zing to salad dressings, glazes, yoghurts, and baked goods.
    • Sustainably Sourced: Produced by Thomas and his family, following traditional and sustainable beekeeping practices in a pollution-free environment.
    • Organic Practices: While working towards full organic certification, Thomas's honey is produced to organic standards with no additives.

    Where is it from?

    This raw honey is harvested from the orangeries of the Laconian countryside in the Peloponnese, where the best oranges in Greece are produced. Produced by the bees of Thomas and his family, the honey is made using traditional methods with no added ingredients or processing, ensuring a product that’s as pure as possible. 

    Flavour:

    Thomas’s Orange Blossom honey has a more intense flavour than typical Orange Blossom honeys, offering a slightly bitter sweetness reminiscent of marmalade. The honey’s bright citrus aroma is complemented by hints of creamy vanilla, making it an excellent choice for children and those who enjoy sweeter, citrusy honey.

    Colour:
    Light orange with a golden-yellow hue, which reflects the honey’s unfiltered and natural state.

    Common Uses of Orange Blossom Honey

    Orange Blossom honey is perfect for adding a sweet citrus twist to a variety of recipes:

    • Salad dressings
    • Yoghurts
    • Meat glazes
    • Cakes and baked goods

    Orange Blossom Honey Facts

    The Mediterranean is renowned for its Orange Blossom honeys, which range from subtle, clear varieties to more potent, intense types. This particular honey, produced by Thomas in Greece, stands out for its strong orangey notes.

    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.

    Please note we cannot accept returns on this honey due to its size. The tin has travelled all the way from Greece so small dents to the tin will often appear.  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 then 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.

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    Artisan Raw Organic Greek Orange Blossom Honey - 5kg Part-Crystallised

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      Raw Organic Artisan Greek Orange Blossom Honey.

      This 5kg tin of Raw Organic Artisan Greek Orange Blossom Honey is perfect for any honey lover. Harvested in the orangeries of Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, this honey is coarse-filtered, unpasteurised, enzyme-rich, and naturally antibacterial. It offers an intense orange blossom flavour with marmalade-like sweetness, ideal for those who enjoy bold citrus and floral notes. The honey is sustainably sourced by Thomas and his family, using traditional beekeeping practices. Its light orange colour and natural crystallisation reflect the purity and rawness of the honey. Perfect for adding a citrus zing to salads, yoghurts, glazes, and desserts, this honey is versatile and a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

      Product Highlights:

      • Origin: Harvested from the orangeries of Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece – famous for producing the best oranges in Greece.
      • Unpasteurised & Raw: Coarse-filtered, enzyme-rich, and naturally antibacterial – no heating or processing.
      • Flavour Profile: Intense citrus and floral notes with a slightly bitter, marmalade-like sweetness, complemented by hints of creamy vanilla.
      • Colour: Light orange with a yellow hue in natural light, indicating its natural and unfiltered quality.
      • Versatile Uses: Perfect for adding a sweet citrus zing to salad dressings, glazes, yoghurts, and baked goods.
      • Sustainably Sourced: Produced by Thomas and his family, following traditional and sustainable beekeeping practices in a pollution-free environment.
      • Organic Practices: While working towards full organic certification, Thomas's honey is produced to organic standards with no additives.

      Where is it from?

      This raw honey is harvested from the orangeries of the Laconian countryside in the Peloponnese, where the best oranges in Greece are produced. Produced by the bees of Thomas and his family, the honey is made using traditional methods with no added ingredients or processing, ensuring a product that’s as pure as possible. 

      Flavour:

      Thomas’s Orange Blossom honey has a more intense flavour than typical Orange Blossom honeys, offering a slightly bitter sweetness reminiscent of marmalade. The honey’s bright citrus aroma is complemented by hints of creamy vanilla, making it an excellent choice for children and those who enjoy sweeter, citrusy honey.

      Colour:
      Light orange with a golden-yellow hue, which reflects the honey’s unfiltered and natural state.

      Common Uses of Orange Blossom Honey

      Orange Blossom honey is perfect for adding a sweet citrus twist to a variety of recipes:

      • Salad dressings
      • Yoghurts
      • Meat glazes
      • Cakes and baked goods

      Orange Blossom Honey Facts

      The Mediterranean is renowned for its Orange Blossom honeys, which range from subtle, clear varieties to more potent, intense types. This particular honey, produced by Thomas in Greece, stands out for its strong orangey notes.

      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.

      Please note we cannot accept returns on this honey due to its size. The tin has travelled all the way from Greece so small dents to the tin will often appear.  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 then 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.

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      What is the story behind Thomas and his family beekeeping operation?
      The first thing you should know about Thomas is that he is very warm hearted and very passionate. Although his family have been beekeeping for many generations his story with us starts one day back in 2016. Thomas and his girlfriend Christina turned up at our warehouse in Brighton. At the time he was studying at the University of Brighton. He came with samples of his family’s Greek honey. This was fortuitous because I had been seeking Greek honey for some time but had not been able to meet any producers who met our standards. Anyway, we were blown away by the quality of the honeys, particularly the dark ones, like Oak. We learnt that the family beekeeping operation consisted of Thomas, his sister Elena, his Dad Giorgios and his aunt Ana. They were a small operation at the time but Thomas was ambitious and determined to grow the business. Since then, we have worked closely with Thomas and encouraged him to get organic certification and to focus on providing honeys, which are most popular with our customers, like Oak, Fir and Orange Blossom. Now his business has grown substantially, and he has gained a big place in the hearts of our customers – particularly following the floods in September 2023, which destroyed 300 of his hives. He has since recovered, thanks in part to donations from customers. His business goes from strength to strength.
      2
      What is the status of Thomas’ 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, he recently gained organic status. This means regular inspections and analysis of the honey. His bees forage in unpolluted areas free from pesticides and synthetic chemicals. Also, there are other requirements, such as no sugar feeding.
      3
      What types of honey does Thomas produce?
      Thomas produces several honeydew honeys (honeys from tree sap and aphid activity). There is mountain oak, red fir, pine and vanilla fir. Then there is Chestnut, which is a mixture of honeydew and blossom honey. He has a few blossom honeys such as orange blossom and thyme. In addition, Thomas is developing some new products for us, including a mountain honey with propolis.
      4
      Where does Thomas keep his hives?
      Thomas has most of his hives in the mountains of central Thessaly, where his Oak, Red Fir and Mountain honey come from. In lower areas of Thessaly his bees create Thyme honey. These are all very remote and wild places. On the island of Evia, he has hives for Pine honey. Thomas’ Chestnut honey comes from Mount Athos, which is in the Macedonian region of northern Greece. Then in the Peloponnese in the south of Greece he has hives for Orange Blossom honey. Specifically the hives are in the organic orangeries of the Laconia country. On Mount Mainlo, also in the Peloponnese, his bees create the famous Vanilla Fir honey, which can only be found in Greece, nowhere else in the world.
      5
      What else should I know about Thomas’ honey?
      This is very much a family operation. His family oversees everything, from hive management to extraction and packaging, ensuring top quality in every jar. At busy times he will work with other family members, such as his Uncle Stefanos, who helps him with the Red Fir hives. In recent years, the honey has won awards in the Great Taste Awards and London Honey Awards. For instance, his Chestnut that comes via the Monks of Mount Athos won Gold in the London Honey Awards.
      6
      Any recommendations for ways to use Thomas’ honey?
      Thomas’ honeys are very thick and strongly antibacterial. His Oak and Chestnut are ideal for easing the discomfort of sore throats and coughs. If you have a sore throat take a tea spoonful of his Oak honey and tip your head back and let the honey coat your entire throat. Do not drink anything for 10 minutes, so that the honey has a chance to properly work on the inflammation. You will find it eases any discomfort.
      7
      Why are Thomas’ honeys so thick and antibacterial?
      The Greek climate helps to reduce moisture in honey making them especially thick. This means the natural enzymes are more concentrated than in honeys that have higher moisture content. This may be the reason why Thomas’ honey generally has a higher Activity level than other honeys.

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