Raw Honey - Pure & Natural

What is raw honey?

Raw honey is honey collected by bees, then harvested and bottled fresh without processing or pasteurisation. This means it retains all its natural goodness.

Our Monika's Kitchen brand of raw honey comes from Váraljai's Honey Farm, a family apiary located in the pristine Hungarian Great Plains. This beautiful area, with its fragrant acacia forests and wildflower meadows, provides the ideal environment for collecting the finest honey.

Award-winning beekeeper László Váraljai sustainably harvests pure honey straight from the hive, using traditional methods that respect nature. Our honey remains unfiltered and free from artificial additives, such as flavours, preservatives, and refined sugars. To ensure your peace of mind, we only sell honey that is fully traceable from farm to fork.

We also offer organic honey, which has received an additional certification that it was produced by bees that collect nectar from flowers grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

What is pure honey?

Pure honey is unfiltered honey that has not been adulterated with additives like sugar syrup or corn syrup, which are often used to reduce the cost of processed honey.

An investigation conducted by the UK branch of the Honey Authenticity Network in 2024 found that 24 of 25 honey samples available in large retailers and supermarkets showed signs of inauthenticity.

Although honey is often consumed for its nutritional benefits, most inexpensive supermarket honey has been heavily processed and usually contains added sugar syrup. Buying from artisan producers is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting genuine honey.

How can I use it?

Raw honey is perfectly safe to eat and is a versatile addition to your diet. You can drizzle it over porridge or yoghurt, spread it on fresh toast for a delicious breakfast, or enjoy it as a filling snack for an energy boost. Real honey is also the healthiest sugar substitute.

Fresh honeycomb is one of the best forms of natural honey, coming straight from the hive in its original state as nature intended. The chewy comb is delightful on its own or makes an excellent topping for cakes or a scoop of ice cream for a gourmet dessert.

In small quantities, honey for dogs also makes a healthy treat.

Over time, the naturally occurring sugars in honey may crystallise. This is a normal process that you can easily reverse by gently warming the honey in hot water or by placing it on a radiator to regain its flowing consistency.

What are the health benefits of eating raw honey?

The healthiest honey is unpasteurised and unfiltered, as it retains all its nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds, such as enzymes that can help you feel your best.

Regular consumption may enhance your immune system and provide a healthy advantage against illnesses.

Additionally, as a natural antiseptic, honey may accelerate wound healing and alleviate the symptoms of colds and sore throats.

What is the best honey?

The best honey depends on your preferences and how you intend to use it. Honey varies in sweetness and flavour intensity, with some types crystallising more easily, making them ideal for those who prefer set honey.

Explore our unique range, which includes traditional options like acacia honey, unique varieties like hawthorn and raspberry honey, and gourmet options like hot and smoked honey, to find your favourite.

We stock one of the widest selections of Great Taste Award-winning honey in the UK, a prestigious competition known as the Oscars of the food world, ensuring you will taste nothing but the finest natural honey.

Buy raw honey online

Taste and feel the difference that only the best raw honey fresh from the hive can offer, and never look back. Shop online and enjoy free next-day UK delivery on all orders over £60.