Honey
Through more than 60 years of experience in the field of honey production, Melissokomia Kritis is able to produce an A-class quality thyme honey to the Greek consumer. The morphology of the island, the stony soil with the incredible smell of herbs give honey properties and aromas unique in all of Greece. The expansion of the company and its facilities in the rest of Crete help in the production of special products with unparalleled quality. The constant relocation of the hives from Chania to Sitia, depending on the season and the soil flora, contributes to the production of an excellent quality thyme honey.
Honey is not just a sweetener like sugar, it is something much more. It is a unique product, rich in nutrients, aroma and taste.
Thyme honey
It is considered high quality honey. It belongs to the flower honeys, but in fact it is a separate category due to its intense aromatic and taste characteristics. Its appearance is very attractive, which is why consumers usually prefer it. However, its great demand is due to the fact that, if mixed with other types of honey (even in small quantities), it has a decisive effect on their aroma. Its production amounts to about 10% of the total honey production of Greece. The best areas for the production of thyme honey are considered to be the Greek islands and especially Crete and Kythira.
Specifications
This type of honey crystallizes in a period of 6-18 months.
Thyme honey has a pleasant taste, but sometimes, due to its high concentration of fructose, it leaves a burning sensation in the mouth.
Intensely aromatic honey.
Color usually light amber. (The thyme honey of Attica and the Cyclades is lighter than the thyme honey of Crete, which is dark orange.)
Thyme honey is considered to have tonic and antiseptic properties.