Cretan thyme honey, 430 g

How to Cook with Cretan Honey?

For a delicious breakfast or snack, generously spread it on toasted bread with goat cheese or ricotta. It adds a touch of sweetness to Greek yogurt, complemented by nuts and fresh fruits. Used as a natural sweetener, it enhances teas and herbal infusions. In cooking, it becomes a star ingredient in dressings and marinades, bringing a distinctive flavor to salads and meats like chicken or salmon. For a gourmet touch, drizzle it over roasted vegetables, ice cream, or even warm porridge.

Some Recipe Ideas for Using It

• Greek Yogurt with Honey: Drizzle Greek yogurt with thyme honey and add nuts and fresh fruits for a healthy and delicious breakfast or dessert.
• Roast Chicken with Honey and Thyme: Brush chicken with a mixture of thyme honey, lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme before roasting.
• Homemade Hummus: Blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, thyme honey, and a good drizzle of olive oil until smooth.
• Bread Dip: Serve olive oil with balsamic vinegar and thyme honey for dipping fresh bread.
• Marinade: Combine thyme honey with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a marinade for chicken or salmon.
• Grilled Vegetables: Coat roasted vegetables (such as carrots or sweet potatoes) with thyme honey for a sweet flavor, and grill them in the oven or on a griddle.

The Aromas of Thyme Honey

Minoan Bee thyme honey offers a rich and complex tasting experience. It is distinguished by its herbal aromas with notes of wild thyme and amber resin. On the palate, it presents a balanced sweetness with a slight acidity and subtle mineral hints. The texture is silky and smooth, providing a pleasant and lasting sensation.

Harvesting Cretan Honey

This honey is harvested in the Asterousia Mountains and Mount Dikti in Crete, regions protected by the Natura 2000 network. These areas are rich in endemic herbs, wild thyme, and pines, creating ideal conditions for producing high-quality honey. The bees forage in a pristine environment, which gives the honey its unique characteristics.

Minoan Bee, Experts in Traditional Honey Production

Minoan Bee values natural and sustainable production. Traditional harvesting methods, free from chemicals, preserve biodiversity and honey quality. The company is certified by quality labels, ensuring a pure and authentic product. Minoan Bee is also committed to promoting environmentally friendly beekeeping practices and supporting the local ecosystem.