Heather honey
SPRING HEATHER HONEY
A unique Greek honey with a warm aromatic character and notes of butter and caramel. For those seeking a distinct taste experience with subtle sweetness.
✔ Spring harvest from heather blossoms
✔ Warm aroma with woody and fruity notes
✔ Flavor reminiscent of butter and toffee
🟢 WHAT IT IS
Spring heather honey is produced in Halkidiki and comes from the nectar of Erica arborea, a tree-like shrub that blooms in the spring with small white flowers.
It has its own flavor identity and differs from "sousoura," the honey from autumn heather.
🟢 TASTE & AROMATIC PROFILE
Color: Amber, lighter than autumn heather honey.
Aromatic profile:
- Warm
- Woody
- Fruity
Aroma:
- Slightly spicy
- Butter notes
- Tea notes
Taste:
- Mild sweetness
- Notes of cooked butter
- Caramel and toffee
🟢 HOW TO ENJOY IT
Try it with:
- Fresh bread and butter
- Strained yogurt
- Goat cheese
- Roasted pumpkin
🟢 WHY CHOOSE IT
- For its subtle sweetness and distinct aromatic character
- For its warm butter and caramel notes
- For pairings ranging from breakfast to a cheese board
🟢 CRYSTALLIZATION & STORAGE
It crystallizes naturally and relatively quickly, usually within 1–3 months. Crystallization is a natural characteristic of honey.
Store in a cool, shaded place.