In Greek mythology, bees were supposed to be the messengers of the gods and honey to be a source of wisdom and poetry . Honey has a long and storied history in Greek culture, with references to the sweet substance dating back to ancient times.
The Aegean summer season offers nearly unlimited sun and the perfect conditions for healthy beekeeping, including low humidity .There are many different kinds of Greek honey: thyme, pine, chestnut, heather, and more. They come from different types of plants and have unique flavours, aromas, and densities. Different parts of Greece are known for different types of honey:
Aegean islands: thyme and pine
Thessaly: cotton, chestnut, fir tree
Chalkidiki: pine, heather
Peloponnesus: thyme, fir tree, chestnut, orange
Western Greece: thyme, orange, chestnut, heather
Central Greece: thyme, fir tree, chestnut
Thrace: cotton, sunflower
Greek honey is highly prized for its unique flavours and aromas .The first traditional sweetener since antiquity ..