Thyme honey of Kythira Θυμαρίσιο μέλι Κυθήρων
Rich, amber island honey infused with the intense herbal fragrance of wild summer thyme.
- Type
- honey
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- thyme blossom
- Where
- Attica
- Season
- summer
- Price
- €€€
Taste and texture
Heavily aromatic and sweet with strong floral and herbal top notes, followed by a warm, lingering finish.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Buy clear, amber jars with a thick, viscous pour from reputable island cooperatives.
Ensure the label specifies Kythira thyme honey together with the European PDO logo.
The rules in short
Produced on Kythira from bees feeding principally on the island's abundant wild thyme blossoms.
Serving ideas
- Spoon over thick strained sheep yogurt
- Drizzle on crisp warm fritters
- Pair with aged hard graviera
Substitutes
Cretan thyme honey, Greek wildflower honey.
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Cooked in
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