Experience the timeless allure of HOUMELI honey. Handcrafted in Crete from the same apiarist family using traditional methods for over a century, this limited production gem captivates with its unique flavours and rich aromas. Discover Crete's golden treasure.
COMPANY
Centuries-old Techniques
The centuries-old artisan honey production techniques certify that Houmeli pure Cretan honey keeps all its healthy nutritive values full and undivided, continuing a dietary tradition dating back to the Minoan era.
BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Everything you need to know about honey
​Ever since those times, honey has been an integral part of Cretan alimentation and a focal nutrient of the beneficial Mediterranean diet. Ancient medical doctor Hippocrates, who is considered the founder of modern medicine as a rational science, first claimed that honey has healing properties and often introduced it as a medicine.
Today, we know that honey is a powerful antioxidant food which demonstrates anti-bacterial and anti-fungal action. It can increase athletic performance, it reduces cough and throat irritation. Rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, pure honey is a healthy everyday sweetener suitable and recommended both for adults and children.
USES & IDEAS
Try HOUMELI
Try HOUMELI honey as a bread spread with your breakfast, on its own or with tahini, or include it to your meals as a power-dessert mixed with yogurt, cinnamon and nuts.
Cretans use to have honey with yellow cheese as well.