Hives of Antonio – Organic Raw Heather Honey 970g

Great Taste Award Winner 2017

Rich, Intense Mountain Heather Honey from Spain

This award-winning raw heather honey comes from the mountainous Sierra de Guadarrama region north of Madrid, where bees forage on wild heather shrubs growing in acidic mountain soils.

Prize Winner at the Great Taste Awards 2017, judges described it as:

“Heavily aromatic. Treacly, almost fudgy in texture… deep meadowy flavours… rich and balanced with length and persistence.”

Deep brown with subtle reddish tones in the light, this honey offers a bold, herbaceous character with notes reminiscent of dark chocolate, black tea and dried fruit.

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Flavour Profile

• Deep, molasses-like richness

• Slight natural bitterness

• Caramel aroma

• Herbaceous meadow notes

• Long, persistent finish

Heather honey is known for its distinctive, intense flavour. If you are new to this variety, you may wish to try a smaller jar first.

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Origin

• Region: Sierra de Guadarrama, Northern Madrid, Spain

• Floral Source: Erica vagans and Erica cinerea

• Beekeeper: Antonio, 4th generation beekeeper

• Organic Certification: Certified organic by the Committee of Organic Agriculture in Madrid

Antonio produces honey using traditional methods, with minimal intervention.

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Raw Honey – What It Means

Raw honey is extracted from the hive and jarred with minimal processing. It is not highly heated or heavily filtered. Because it is not industrially processed:

• Colour and texture may vary by batch

• Flavour reflects seasonal and floral variations

• Natural pollen remains present

Variation is a natural characteristic of raw honey.

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Texture & Crystallisation

Colour: Brown with subtle red hues in light.

Runny State: Heather honey does not typically remain runny for long due to its natural glucose content.

Set State: It develops small to medium crystals relatively quickly after harvesting. Crystallisation is a natural process and does not affect quality.

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Serving Suggestions

Heather honey pairs well with:

• Greek yoghurt

• Ice cream

• Toast

• Glazes for meats

• Baking recipes

• Cheese boards

Its depth of flavour adds richness and complexity to both sweet and savoury dishes.

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Weight

970g