A product of the unique rich Cretan flora, the temperate climate and the long beekeeping tradition. The honey comes from a large variety of plants. The most significant can be found pure or in combination with other honey types.
Anthomelo: Produced from the nectar of flowers. Light golden in color and very aromatic.
Thimarissio: Thyme-honey in the typical light brown color.
Elatou: Dark colored honey from coniferous trees.
There are 130 species of wild flowers and herbs unique to Crete: malotira (sideritis syriaca) a tee plant found above 1000 meters on the mountains, savory, chamomile, lavender, nettle and calendula.
Widely used culinary herbs are oregano, basil, mint, rosemary, sage, marjoram, cinnamon, thyme and laurel.