Greek Honey Of Arbutus

Arbutus Unedo "bitter honey", an highly medicinal honey, also known as Strawberry Tree honey, comes from only three places, southern Portugal, Sardinia and Greece. it has a truly unusual bitter/sweet complex multi layered taste and is not for the unadventurous!

Arbutus honey contains Homogentisic acid, a powerful phenolic acid.The antioxidant and antibacterial qualities of this honey are truly exceptional and it is one of the most antioxidant as well as antibacterial honeys in the world. Studies we have seen suggest that this is possibly the most antioxidant rich honey available much more so than Buckwheat or Chestnut honey.

Anecdotal evidence we have heard also suggests this honey does not cause blood sugar to spike and is often used locally by diabetics.(This is not a medical claim- please consult your doctor if you are diabetic). It is also known to be beneficial for lung health.

Arbutus honey is extremely rare and made in limited quantities and not necessarily every year, we source our Arbutus honey from 4 different sources each of which are quite distinct in character. So the Arbutus honey you buy will vary in flavour and texture over time depending on which source it came from. Some are very bitter and some are sweeter with a small percentage of Eucalyptus. They are all wonderful and beneficial. Arbutus honey is typically very expensive, but we try to bring it to you at a reasonable price so it remains accessible and not exclusive or prohibitive like active Manuka honey.