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Heather Honey 500g

monofloral

Rare honey with unique gel-like texture from Laconian heather

16.50€ 500g
Elea, Laconia
Ελληνικό Προϊόν
ΕΦΕΤ
ISO 22000
TUV Hellas
Family Owned
Since 1985
  • 100% Natural
  • No Additives
  • Locally Produced
  • 100% Greek Product

Sensory Profile

Color

Dark reddish-brown with amber reflections

Taste

  • Intense
  • Slightly bitter
  • Smoky
  • Woody
  • Long aftertaste

Aroma

Intense, deep aroma with notes of smoke, wood, and wild flowers

Texture

Thixotropic - jelly-like when at rest, liquid when stirred. Unique characteristic.

Heather honey is one of the rarest and most unique honeys of Greece. Collected late in autumn from the purple flowers of heather (Erica) in the low mountains of Laconia. Its unique property is its thixotropic texture - jelly-like when at rest, but liquid when stirred. Rich in proteins with proven healing properties.

Producer's Story

Heather honey is perhaps our most unpredictable harvest. Heather flowering depends on October rains, and some years production is minimal. But when conditions favor, the result is a honey that rewards patience. Its thixotropic texture surprises anyone tasting it for the first time.

Seasonal Story

The November 2023 harvest was one of the best in recent years. The autumn rains came at the ideal time, and the heather flowered abundantly. Unfortunately, stocks ran out quickly due to high demand. We await the new harvest in autumn.