Chestnut Honey 500g

Raw chestnut honey is a beautifully deep amber, single-origin floral honey with an intense woody aroma, gentle sweetness and a rich, nutty finish.

What Is Raw Chestnut Honey?

Chestnut honey is made by bees gathering nectar from the flowers of sweet chestnut trees. Its dark colour and distinctive flavour set it apart from lighter floral honeys: expect earthy, lightly smoky notes, subtle bitterness and a long, satisfyingly savoury finish.

It is naturally less sweet-tasting than many blossom honeys, making it a particularly good choice for those who enjoy a more complex, grown-up honey with character.

Our chestnut honey is harvested raw, coarsely filtered and unpasteurised, with nothing added or blended in.

How to Use Raw Chestnut Honey

Chestnut honey’s robust flavour is especially good with ingredients that can stand up to its earthy richness.

• Drizzle over avocado toast, porridge or Greek yoghurt for a more savoury, nutty breakfast.
• Use in a glaze for roasted chestnuts, carrots or root vegetables, or whisk into a dressing for bitter leaves and goat’s cheese.
• Serve with mature hard cheeses, blue cheese or aged goat’s cheese, alongside walnuts, pear and crusty bread.
• Stir a spoonful into tea or coffee when you prefer a deeper, less sugary sweetness.
• Use in marinades and glazes for pork, duck or mushrooms, where its woody flavour adds welcome depth.
• For an elegant dessert, finish our Mont Blanc chestnut dessert with a light drizzle of chestnut honey, complementing the chestnut purée with its darker, nutty character.

Serving Tip

Take the jar to room temperature before serving so the honey pours easily, and its full aroma can develop. A small amount goes a long way, particularly with cheese and savoury dishes.

Where Does It Come From?

Our raw chestnut honey comes from Váraljai’s Honey Farm, a family-run apiary near Ásotthalom on the southern Great Hungarian Plain. Beekeeper László Váraljai keeps his own hives and harvests honey with care for clear provenance from hive to jar.

Monika visits the farm annually and remains in regular contact with László. She selected this honey for its deep, distinctive flavour and natural character.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information

Ingredients: Chestnut honey.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Raw, coarsely filtered, unpasteurised, pure honey. Non-GMO.

Storage: Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Natural crystallisation may occur over time; stand the jar in gently warm water to soften it if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does chestnut honey taste like?

Chestnut honey has a bold, woody and earthy flavour with nutty, lightly smoky notes. It is less sweet-tasting than many lighter blossom honeys and has a long, complex finish.

Why is chestnut honey so dark?

Its deep amber colour is a natural characteristic of nectar gathered from sweet chestnut flowers. The colour and more robust flavour are both typical of chestnut honey.

Is chestnut honey raw and unpasteurised?

Yes. It is harvested raw, coarsely filtered and unpasteurised, with nothing added or blended in.

Browse our wider raw honey collection for more distinctive Hungarian varieties.

Is this monofloral chestnut honey?

Yes. This is single-origin chestnut honey, made predominantly from nectar gathered from sweet chestnut blossoms.

Discover more floral varieties in our single-flower honey collection.

Can I give chestnut honey to a baby?

No. Like all honey, it is not suitable for children under 12 months of age.