This Greek orange honey is harvested in the Peloponnese, in the Lakonia region.
Greece is renowned for its special flavours, due to the multitudes of orange trees, lemon treesand other citrus fruits. At the end of the 19th century, these trees were planted right in the middle of the towns! Orange tree plantations criss-cross the surrounding hills.
Greece has long been renowned for its trade in oranges, lemons and mandarins. In fact, orange and orange tree songs are sung all over Greece!
Orange growing is very important to Greece’s agricultural economy. Greek oranges are exported to many countries for their quality. Orange trees are also an integral part of the agricultural and cultural landscape of many Greek regions.
Moreover, the orange harvest in Greece can be associated with traditional festivals and cultural events, often celebrating the citrus season.
The taste and smell of Greek orange honey:
This orange tree honey has some of the characteristics of a classic orange tree honey (floral aromas), but it also contains thyme nectar and olive nectar (oleaceae).
Its taste is characteristically stronger and more pronounced. It is round in the mouth because it is very dry. It is fruity, with a pronounced orange flavor.
Thanks to its subtle, light taste, it’s an easy choice for breakfast. It’s easy to spread on toast or mix with cereals. But it can also be used to sweeten tea or coffee. or coffee.
The benefits of orange tree honey :
Orange tree honey has a long-standing reputation! In fact, it’s said to have immediate calming effects. Especially in the evening, mixed with herbal tea!
It improves sleep and promotes relaxation by reducing stress. It also aids digestion.
It’s also a very popular honey with children, thanks to its sweetness and delicacy.
It easily replaces sugar in desserts, and can therefore also be used wonderfully in fruit salads or as a sprinkling on pies or ice cream.
It will also delight the taste buds of lovers of delicate, fragrant flavors. Those who appreciate rosemary honey or rhododendronwill find this honey a good alternative.
Orange honey is rich in natural carbohydrates, such as fructose and glucose, which provide a fast, long-lasting source of energy. It’s an excellent choice for a natural energy boost!
Preserving Greek orange honey:
The recent harvest of this honey guarantees freshness for several months without its aroma disappearing.
When it crystallizes, you can make it liquid by cooling it in a bain-marie for a few minutes.
For optimum preservation, we recommend keeping it at a temperature below 20°.
Did you know?
Honey has prebiotic properties, which means it can promote the growth of good bacteria in the digestive system, supporting digestive health
