Forest honey
FOREST HONEY
Chestnut – Oak – Linden
A complex Greek forest honey with a full body and low sweetness. Ideal for those seeking more complex and balanced flavors.
A honey that evokes the depth of the forest, with natural notes of wood, herbs, and earth.
✔ Complex and full flavor profile
✔ Low sweetness, high intensity
✔ From the Aristotelian forest of Halkidiki
🟢 WHAT IT IS
Forest honey comes from a combination of different sources in the Aristotelian forest in northern Halkidiki, mainly chestnut, oak, and linden.
It is harvested in late June and stands out for its more complex and multi-dimensional character, compared to milder varieties.
Unlike pine honey, which is milder, forest honey has a fuller body and greater flavor complexity, without being overly heavy.
🟢 FLAVOR & AROMATIC PROFILE
Color: Dark brown to almost black
Aromatic profile:
- Earthy
- Woody
- Herbal
Aroma:
- Wood and tree bark
- Forest herbs
- Mild notes of cocoa and carob
Taste:
- Complex and long-lasting
- Slightly bitter balance
- With notes of bitter almond, mint, and tea
- Long aftertaste
🟢 HOW TO ENJOY IT
Try it with:
- Salads with tomato, coriander, and spearmint
- Aged cheeses (e.g., pecorino)
- Black tea
- Red wine (ideally Cabernet Sauvignon)
🟢 WHY CHOOSE IT
- More complex and multi-dimensional than pine honey
- Low sweetness with an intense character
- Ideal for those seeking unique flavors
- Comes from a unique natural environment (Aristotelian forest)
🟢 CRYSTALLIZATION & STORAGE
Forest honey crystallizes slowly due to its natural composition.
Store in a cool and shaded place.
🟢 WHICH PACKAGING TO CHOOSE
- 250g – For a first try
- 450g – The most popular choice
- 900g – For daily use
- 2850g – For families or frequent consumption