Pure Avocado Honey

The Buttery Dark Harvest | Mineral-Rich & Complex

Sourced from the sun-kissed avocado groves where bees forage on the delicate white blossoms of the avocado tree, this is one of the most distinctive honeys in our collection. Unlike light floral honeys, Avocado Honey is remarkably dark, thick, and velvety. It is prized by connoisseurs for its high mineral content and its unique, savoury-sweet profile that stands in a category of its own.

Why This Honey is a Nutritional Powerhouse:

• Exceptional Mineral Profile: Similar to buckwheat honey or molasses, Avocado Honey is exceptionally high in essential minerals like potassium, iron, and magnesium, which contribute to its dark hue.
• High Antioxidant Count: Generally, the darker the honey, the higher the antioxidant levels. This harvest is packed with polyphenols that help support the body against oxidative stress.
• Natural Digestive Aid: Traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract, its thick, velvety consistency and unique enzyme profile make it a gentle but effective wellness staple.
• Rare Mono-floral Source: This is a pure, non-infused honey. Its unique taste and dark colour come purely from the nectar of the avocado flower (Persea americana).
• Raw & Cold-Extracted: We never heat or micro-filter our Avocado honey, ensuring the natural nutrients and the buttery, "toffee-like" enzymes remain fully intact.

Tasting Notes:

• Flavour: Bold, rich, and sophisticated. It features a medium sweetness with deep notes of molasses, toasted malt, and a hint of buttery nuttiness.
• Aroma: A warm, earthy fragrance with a subtle hint of caramelised fruit.
• Consistency: Remarkably thick and slow-pouring with a smooth, dark-amber-to-black appearance.

-Naturally high in antioxidants and polyphenols that help protect against oxidative stress.
-Rich, robust honey that delivers sustained natural energy.
-Contains enzymes and trace minerals that support digestion and overall wellness.
-Its deeper flavour makes it a versatile alternative to refined sugar in both sweet and savoury dishes.

The Gourmet Drizzle: Its bold flavour pairs perfectly with salty cheeses like Manchego or blue cheese, and it is incredible drizzled over grilled figs.

Better Baking: Use it as a natural replacement for molasses or dark sugar in recipes to add a complex, mineral-rich depth to cakes and breads.

The Morning Ritual: Stir into a cup of coffee or dark tea—its malty profile complements roasted notes far better than lighter honeys.

Smoothie Booster: Add a tablespoon to green smoothies to balance the bitterness of kale or spinach with its rich, earthy sweetness.

Shipping:

FREE delivery on all orders over £40!
(Please note basket amount must be £40 or over after any discount code is applied to qualify for free delivery.)

Standard tracked delivery is £2.99 for orders below £40 with a delivery timeframe of 3-5 working days (5-7 days in December)

Express next working day delivery £6.99 (24hr tracked delivery*).
*Orders must be placed before 1pm for next working day delivery, orders placed after 1pm will be dispatched the following weekday. (1-2 days in December) 

Returns:

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We began beekeeping in 2009 for the bees, so for us its not just about the honey produced — we aim to protect the environment that makes it possible.

Our sustainability efforts run through everything we do, from caring for our bees to preserving natural habitats and minimising our footprint. Every jar supports healthier ecosystems, responsible beekeeping, and a cleaner future.