Product description

Greek Pine and Thyme Honey

A delightfully speciality Greek honey harvested from pine trees and thyme bushes that coexist in the Cretan ecosystem.

A unique type of pine honey, whose distinctive flavour has been famous in Crete ever since the Minoan era. Our Cretan honey is collected early in September and is characterised by the dark amber color, rich aroma, thick texture and intense taste. It is rich in minerals and proteins and does not granulate easily. Pine honey is an ideal choice for your herbal teas and smoothies and a delicious drizzle for puffs, cakes, toasted bread, crepes.

Meligyris Cretan Apiary

At Meligyris Cretan Apiary we continue a long bee farming heritage that dates back to 1920 holding dear to traditional beekeeping methods, producing pure honey. Our hives are spread across the island of Crete and give us a variety of varietal honeys featuring the depth and diversity of the Cretan wild flora.

Traditional methods of extraction and collection are used to make sure that the enzymes, protein and natural goodness of honey stay within. All our honey is unfiltered, unblended, unheated and unpasteurised, preserving all of the natural health benefits in addition to the distinctive aromas and taste of pure Cretan honey. The unique characteristics of Meligyris honey are strongly connected to the unique ecosystem of the island: the mountainous terrain of Crete, the flora (rare wild herbs and brushwood) and the microclimate (altitude, sea breeze, warm & dry climatic conditions).

Crystallisation and Honey

Crystallisation is a natural process of pure honey and does not impact its nutritional value. Some honeys crystallize uniformly, at the same time as others crystallize partially in the jar. To turn a jar of crystallized unheated honey to liquid state, simply place it over a warm water bath of 40ºC for about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

100% Greek Pine Honey