With so many distinctive varieties available, choosing the right raw honey can feel a little overwhelming. Some honeys are light and delicate, while others are floral, fruity, herbal or rich and woodland-inspired.
The best place to start is with the flavours you already enjoy.
Our simple Honey Finder Guide compares the taste and character of different raw honey varieties, helping you discover the perfect honey for your palate.
Which Type of Raw Honey Is Right for You?
Use the flavour categories below to find a honey that matches your personal taste.
Light and Delicate Honey
Organic Acacia Honey
Organic Acacia Honey is delicately sweet with subtle vanilla notes. Its gentle flavour complements food and drinks without overpowering them.
Acacia honey also tends to remain naturally runny for longer than many other varieties, making it particularly easy to drizzle or stir.
Choose Acacia Honey if:
- You prefer light and delicate flavours
- You want a smooth, gently sweet honey
- You need a versatile honey for tea, yoghurt, toast or everyday use
- You prefer honey that stays runny for longer
Flavour profile: Light, smooth and delicately sweet, with subtle vanilla note
Fragrant and Floral Honey
If you enjoy the aroma of flowers and a more fragrant taste, Wildflower and Lavender honey are excellent choices.
Organic Wildflower Honey
Sometimes described as the “honey of a thousand flowers,” Organic Wildflower Honey is produced from the nectar of many different wild blossoms.
It has a rich, aromatic and beautifully balanced floral flavour. Because its character reflects the flowers available to the bees, every harvest can have its own subtle variations.
Choose Wildflower Honey if:
- You enjoy a rich and balanced floral taste
- You want a versatile honey with plenty of character
- You like honey with naturally varied flavour notes
- You want something delicious with porridge, toast, yoghurt or herbal tea
Flavour profile: Rich, aromatic, floral and beautifully balanced.
Organic Lavender Honey
Organic Lavender Honey has a delicate lavender taste accompanied by subtle herbal notes. It is fragrant and elegant without being overpowering.
Lavender honey has floral character that is gentle, smooth and pleasantly aromatic.
Choose Lavender Honey if:
- You prefer delicate and fragrant flavours
- You enjoy gentle floral and herbal notes
- You want an elegant honey for tea, warm milk or soft cheeses
- Wildflower honey feels slightly too rich for your palate
Flavour profile: Delicate lavender taste with subtle herbal notes.
Fruity and Aromatic Honey
For a naturally fruit-forward taste, consider Apricot Honey. If you prefer fruitiness balanced by flowers and woodland plants, Forest Honey may be your perfect match.
Raw Apricot Honey
Raw Apricot Honey is medium-sweet, with a distinctive apricot taste and a long, aromatic finish.
Its fruity character makes it an interesting alternative to traditional floral honey and a particularly enjoyable choice for breakfast foods and desserts.
Choose Apricot Honey if:
- You enjoy distinctive fruity flavours
- You prefer medium sweetness
- You want something different from traditional floral honey
- You are looking for honey to pair with toast, yoghurt or desserts
Flavour profile: Fruity, medium-sweet and aromatic, with a long apricot finish.
Organic Forest Honey
Organic Forest Honey offers a rich combination of fruity and floral flavours gathered from forest blossoms, trees and woodland plants.
It is fuller in flavour than delicate floral varieties while remaining smooth and beautifully balanced.
Choose Forest Honey if:
- You enjoy both fruity and floral flavours
- You want a richer, more complex honey
- You prefer honey with a distinctive woodland character
- You are looking for a versatile honey with more depth
Flavour profile: Rich, fruity and floral, with a balanced woodland character
Fresh and Herbal Honey
Linden and Thistle honey are excellent choices for anyone who enjoys fresh, aromatic or gently herbal flavours.
Organic Linden Honey
Organic Linden Honey is delicately sweet with herbal undertones and a fresh whisper of mint.
Its refreshing character sets it apart from more traditionally floral varieties, making it ideal for those looking to explore something a little different.
Choose Linden Honey if:
- You enjoy fresh and herbal flavours
- You appreciate subtle mint notes
- You prefer delicate sweetness
- You want a refreshing honey for tea or enjoying by the spoonful
Flavour profile: Delicately sweet, herbal and fresh, with a subtle hint of mint.
Organic Thistle Honey
Organic Thistle Honey is aromatic and floral, with a fresh and distinctive character produced from milk thistle blossoms.
It offers more personality than a very mild honey while remaining balanced and easy to enjoy.
Choose Thistle Honey if:
- You enjoy aromatic floral honey
- You want something fresh and distinctive
- You prefer a balanced honey with plenty of character
- You would like to explore a less familiar honey variety
Flavour profile: Aromatic, floral and fresh, with a distinctive character.
Rich and Woodland Honey
If you prefer deeper, less floral flavours, Honeydew and Pine honey are excellent places to start.
These robust varieties pair especially well with porridge and cheese, but they are equally enjoyable straight from the spoon.
Organic Honeydew Honey
Unlike traditional blossom honey, Honeydew Honey is produced when bees collect naturally occurring honeydew from trees and woodland plants.
It has a deeper colour and a rich, malty woodland taste with less floral sweetness than nectar-based honey.
Choose Honeydew Honey if:
- You prefer deeper and less sweet flavours
- You enjoy rich, malty notes
- You want a honey that pairs well with porridge or cheese
- You find delicate floral honey too mild
Flavour profile: Deep, rich and malty, with a distinctive woodland taste.
Organic Pine Honey
Organic Pine Honey has an earthy and distinctive flavour, with gentle caramel-like richness and subtle pine notes.
It is an excellent introduction to woodland honey for anyone who wants a stronger flavour without excessive sweetness.
Choose Pine Honey if:
- You enjoy earthy and robust flavours
- You prefer honey that is less floral
- You appreciate caramel-like richness
- You want a distinctive honey for porridge, cheese or enjoying by the spoonful
Flavour profile: Earthy and rich, with subtle pine and caramel-like notes.
