Trace the Story of Your Honey – From the Meadow to Your Jar
When you scan the QR code on your jar or enter the Best Before date, you land here. This is the full, transparent story of your exact batch of raw honey – single-origin, unblended, and straight from our family apiary in Oakwood Village, Derbyshire.
Harvest Details
- Date: 5 July 2025
- Location: Oakwood Village, Derbyshire
- Type: Premium Raw Multiflower / Wildflower Honey
- Body: Light to medium – perfect balance from diverse summer forage
What the Bees Foraged On in July 2025
In this vibrant Derbyshire meadow the bees worked on a rich mix of wild and cultivated flowers:
- Mustard (Charlock / Wild Mustard – Sinapis arvensis) – dominant bright yellow carpets
- Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) – extra yellow and white brassica blooms
- Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) – purple-blue flowers highly attractive to bees
- Clover (White and Red Clover) – steady, classic nectar source
- Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) – delicate white flowers adding depth
This combination created a wonderfully complex, layered wildflower honey typical of a Derbyshire summer meadow.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Fresh meadow floral with green herbs, warm spice, and subtle malty sweetness
- Flavour: Starts bright and floral, develops gentle peppery and herbaceous notes (from mustard, radish and phacelia), then finishes with smooth malty warmth and a long, clean aftertaste
100% Raw & Natural — unpasteurised, coarsely strained only. All enzymes, pollen, antioxidants and natural goodness preserved.
Why Customers Love This Oakwood Village Honey
- Full traceability to one specific village meadow
- Local Derbyshire pollen – many people use it for seasonal allergy support
- Unique seasonal character – every harvest tastes different
- Small-batch, family-produced in the UK
How to Enjoy This July 2025 Harvest
- Thickly spread on fresh sourdough or crumpets
- Stir into warm (not boiling) tea or herbal infusions
- Drizzle over Greek yogurt, porridge, or cheese
- Straight from the spoon for a pure taste of Derbyshire countryside
Limited Edition – This July 2025 Oakwood Village harvest is available while stocks last.
Browse more single-origin raw honeys from our family apiaries in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this raw honey unpasteurised? Yes. Our honey is never heated or pasteurised. It is only coarsely strained to preserve all natural enzymes, pollen, antioxidants and beneficial properties.
Where is this raw honey produced? This specific batch comes from our family apiaries in Oakwood Village, Derbyshire. It was harvested on 5 July 2025 from a single wildflower meadow. All our honeys are single-origin and fully traceable.
Is local raw honey good for hay fever? Many of our customers report that regular consumption of local multiflower honey helps reduce seasonal allergy symptoms. This is likely due to the diverse Derbyshire pollen it contains, which may help the body build tolerance. While scientific evidence is mostly anecdotal, it is a popular natural approach. Not a medicine — consult your doctor if you have severe allergies.
How should raw honey be stored? Store in a cool, dark place at room temperature (ideally 18–21 °C) in its original jar with a tight lid. Do not refrigerate — it can accelerate crystallisation. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources.
Why does raw honey crystallize? Crystallisation is a natural process and a sign of true raw honey. It happens because glucose in the honey forms crystals over time. Our raw multiflower honey (especially with high nectar from mustard/clover) can crystallise faster. It is perfectly safe and easy to decrystallise.
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