Connoisseur's Set of 3 Raw Organic Oak Honey Varieties with Olive Wood Honey Dipper

A set containing three of our most potent, best-selling Oak Honey varieties, each with its own unique flavour! If you love rich, dark, and intense honey varieties, then this is the set for you. To enhance your honey experience, we’ve included a beautifully handcrafted olive wood honey dipper, made by Spiros in his workshop on Corfu, Greece.

There’s a story behind this potent honey, one that the Greeks have known about since ancient times—it is highly antibacterial. What isn't generally known is that there are many different varieties of the Oak tree, and each jar in this set is from a different variety of Oak.

Known for its dark colour and robust flavour, Oak honey remains fluid longer due to its low glucose content. The honeys in this set are:

• Three Unique Oak Honeys: Greek Mountain Oak, Pyrenean Oak, and Mediterranean Holm Oak.
• Award-Winning: Includes Antonio's Platinum-Winning Pyrenean Oak Honey.
• Powerful Antibacterial Properties: Includes a honey with a 25.5 Activity level.
• Rich Flavours: Treacle, malt, smokiness, caramel, and stewed fruit notes.
• Pristine Origins: Harvested from untouched forests and biosphere reserves.
• 100% Raw: Cold-pressed, unpasteurised, and coarse-filtered.
• Visually Stunning: Deep brown to nearly black in colour.
• Handcrafted Olive Wood Honey Dipper: Sustainably made in Corfu, naturally oily, durable, and hygienic.
• Perfect Pairings: Complements cheese, desserts, and savoury dishes.

Thomas's Raw Organic Greek Mountain (Greek) Oak Honey – 1kg

Thomas' Raw Organic Mountain Oak Honey is exceptionally thick and sits solidly on the tongue, taking a moment to melt away. This Mountain Oak Honey comes from a forest that grows on a mountain by a lake near Rentina, Greece, where nature thrives in a biodiversity hotspot.

Flavour

This honey offers a rich, mineral-like treacle flavour with undertones of cooked apples and plums. Its fleeting aftertaste carries a hint of sourness, while the aroma is reminiscent of cold spiced fruit sauces, evoking a warming, fruity richness that lingers.

Variety of Oak

Greek Mountain Oak (Quercus graeca).

Producer Story

Thomas is a dedicated beekeeper whose family has been practicing beekeeping for generations. His passion for raw honey and commitment to traditional methods ensure every jar reflects the purity and authenticity of the land it comes from.

Antonio's Raw Organic (Pyrenean) Oak Honey – 1kg

A Platinum award-winner at the Great Taste Awards 2022, this Oak Honey (from the Pyrenean Oak) is a unique and exquisite variety. It comes from the Sierra del Rincon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain, where oaks thrive at an altitude of around 1,100 metres in an extremely wild and untouched environment free from chemical treatments.

Flavour

This honey has a deep earthy taste with lots of malt and a touch of smokiness. It is quite savoury and less sweet than other types of honey, making it a unique and robust choice for honey connoisseurs.

Variety of Oak

Pyrenean Oak (Quercus pyrenaica).

Producer Story

Antonio Simon, a fourth-generation beekeeper, produces this honey using traditional, organic methods. His hives are located in the mountain ranges north of Madrid, in one of Spain’s most pristine natural areas, ensuring that every jar is as pure and natural as it gets.

Kostas' Organic Greek Mediterranean (Holm) Oak Honey – 1kg / Active 25.5

This batch of Mediterranean Holm Oak Honey is the most potent in the set, boasting an impressive Active 25.5 rating. Collected from the rugged Peloponnese region of Greece, this honey is a product of the evergreen Holm Oak, a hardy tree that thrives in arid soils and contributes to the honey’s distinctive character.

Flavour

This honey features a rich caramel sweetness enriched with fruity undertones and the classic treacly taste typical of tree honey. Notes of stewed plums and dark fruits enhance its complexity, making it a luxurious choice for those who love bold and layered flavours.

Variety of Oak

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex).

Producer Story

Kostas is part of a new generation of beekeepers who are deeply committed to sustainability and organic practices. For him, beekeeping is about achieving balance—ensuring that he gives back to the environment as much as he takes. His hives are located in areas where nature flourishes, creating honey that is a true reflection of its Mediterranean origins.

Olive Wood Honey Dipper

The set includes a beautifully handcrafted olive wood honey dipper, made by Spiros in his workshop on Corfu, Greece. Naturally oily and resistant to absorbing liquids, it is both durable and hygienic, making it easy to clean and the perfect companion for drizzling honey. Sustainably sourced, this dipper adds a touch of artisanal charm to your honey experience.

What Does "Active" Mean?

The "Active" rating represents the honey’s antimicrobial activity, tested in a lab against Staph Aureus bacteria. A honey’s score is based on its effectiveness in killing bacteria, and this test is similar to the grading system used for Manuka Honey. Activity levels are at their peak when tested and will decrease over time. Exposure to light and heat accelerates this process, so storing the honey in a cool, dark place will help preserve its activity for longer.

Plant/Tree Origins

Oak honey mainly comes from a sweet fluid that weeps from acorns, which bees collect directly. In some cases, Oak honey is also derived from tree sap collected by aphids, which bees gather from leaves and branches. Each jar in this set comes from a specific variety of Oak tree:

• Holm Oak (Quercus ilex): Kostas’ honey.
• Greek Mountain Oak (Quercus graeca): Thomas’ honey.
• Pyrenean Oak (Quercus pyrenaica): Antonio’s honey.

Colour

Oak honey is one of the darkest honeys, ranging from deep brown to nearly black when jarred. Its rich appearance reflects its robust flavour profile and the unique source trees.

Common Uses

Oak honey pairs beautifully with cheeses, offering a delightful contrast to rich, savoury flavours. Drizzle it over blue cheese, goat cheese, or aged hard cheeses like Parmesan for a harmonious balance. Its bold profile also enhances desserts, warm teas, and savoury meat glazes.

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 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.

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 commercial 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, climate, and the bees’ diet.

Crystallisation

Please know that raw honey does crystallise—it is a natural process of raw honey. We cannot accept returns on honey that may have crystallised. We indicate on the website the state of each honey (either runny or crystallised) to the best of our knowledge, but the state can change quickly. For more details, check our Runny Honey Guide or visit the section on honey crystallisation on Wikipedia.