Rare. Elegant. Protected by Name.
Harvested high in the mountains of Arcadia, Greece, our Vanilla Fir Honey is one of the world’s rarest honeys. It is collected in limited quantities from the black fir forests of Mount Mainalon, a remote and biodiverse region reaching up to 1500 meters in elevation.
This exceptional honey is PDO-certified (Protected Designation of Origin) — the only Greek honey with this status — and is known for its naturally smooth, creamy texture and distinctive pearlescent streaks that resemble vanilla. Its name reflects this visual quality, not an added flavor.
Light in color and luxuriously thick, Vanilla Fir Honey is a raw honeydew honey with a refined resinous finish and remarkably low sugar content. Uniquely, it does not crystallize, which means it stays smooth and spreadable without any processing — a natural rarity in the world of honey.
Why You’ll Love It
- 🤍 Extremely Rare – Limited harvests from a single mountain forest
- 🌲 PDO Certified – The only Greek honey with Protected Designation of Origin
- 🍯 Raw Honeydew Honey – Harvested from black fir tree resin, not floral nectar
- 💧 Non-Crystallizing – Naturally smooth, stable, and low in sugar
- 🇬🇷 Single-Origin – From Mount Mainalon, Arcadia, Greece
From the Source
Produced by fourth-generation beekeeper Athanasios Manokas and his son Niko, this honey reflects generations of craft and an intimate relationship with the land. The Abies Cephalonica trees that populate the high-altitude forests of Mount Mainalon create a unique microclimate where this honey can develop its naturally low sugar content, pale hue, and rich texture. With each harvest, only small batches are collected — making every jar part of a truly rare tradition.
Pairs Well With
- Greek yogurt or panna cotta
- Soft cheeses like brie or anthotyro
- Herbal teas or chamomile infusions
- Drizzled over figs, nuts, or sourdough bread
Harvest Location: Mount Mainalon, Arcadia
Collected at altitudes up to 1500m in the protected black fir forests of the Peloponnese.
