My Top TEN Honey from around the world

My personal Top Ten Honey from around the world.

Think you know honey? Think again...

Honey is far more diverse than most people imagine - it can change dramatically in taste, aroma, texture, and even colour, sometimes between hives just a few feet apart. Everything influences it: the flowers bees forage from, the shifting weather, the unique geography of the land and the chemical input from farmers and gardeners.

Just like wine, honey comes in a spectrum of styles. You might love the delicate, floral sweetness of Hungarian Acacia honey, while someone else craves the deep, rich caramel notes of rare Spanish Oak honey. Some varieties are so unique, harvested only in remote mountainous regions or in tiny quantities, that they command luxury prices on the world market. Honey isn’t just a sweetener - it’s a story of nature, a time and a place in every jar.

My Top Ten Honey from around the globe include only remote region honey, away from crop spraying and pesticide, raw, unpasteurised, gravity filtered. Harvested in a time honoured, traditional fashion, taking care to preserve every drop and and retain the working enzymes. Enjoy:

1. Taif Rose Honey - harvested in the mountains of Al-Shifa and Al-Hada, Saudi Arabia. Before the roses are picked, the bees travel from flower to flower, collecting the rare and precious nectar of these roses, for our unique and precious Taifi rose, Honey.
2. Yemeni Sidr Honey -  Harvested from the remote, untouched valleys of Hadramaut and Do'an in Yemen, Sidr honey is one of the most coveted and luxurious honeys in the world. Sourced from bees that forage the nectar of the ancient Sidr tree(Ziziphus spina-christi), this rare honey is treasured not just for its rich, buttery flavor—but also for its remarkable healing properties.
3. Acacia Honey - Hungarian Acacia Honey (from Robinia pseudoacacia, or black locust trees) is one of the most prized honeys in Europe and globally.
4. Sainfoin Honey - White “mountain” or sainfoin honey from Kyrgyzstan is a rare and much‑prized specialty.
5. Oak Honey - Spanish Oak honey, renowned for its rarity and rich nutritional profile. This dark, robust honey offers a distinct, earthy flavour, complemented by subtle hints of caramel, malt, and a touch of smokiness, making it a truly unique and indulgent choice.
6. Greek Blossom Honey - Multi-floral composition is very versatile due to a large number of different flowers and herbs, high in minerals and enzymes.
7. Black Seed Honey - Sourced from the sun-drenched plains of Qaseem, Saudi Arabia, Pure and Raw Black Seed Honey is a fusion of two ancient healing powerhouses—black seed (Nigella sativa) and wildflower honey.
8. Somerset Blossom Honey - Pure Somerset honey with nectar collected from village gardens throughout Somerset, the colonies are distanced from any large mono-culture farmed crops... this is a delicate multi-floral honey with complex flavours.
9. Greek Thyme Honey - Aromatic, rich flavour of wild thyme, herbs, savoury flavours; fresh and reminiscent of tropical fruits, dates and white pepper.
10. Sardinian Thistle Honey - An award-winning honey, honored by the National Honey Observatory for seven consecutive years. Crafted through organic beekeeping, it captures the distinctive essence of Sardinia’s wild thistle flowers. This honey’s complex flavor and consistent excellence make it a premium choice for discerning palates seeking authentic and high-quality honey.