The most characteristic plant of the island of Crete is wild Thyme. A small aromatic bush which is famous for the essential oils that it contains. It is commonly used as flavoring in cooking, in the preparation of teas and in medicine..

Wild Thyme is an important nectar source plant for honeybees and covers large areas of droughty, rocky soils in southern Crete. Blooming period is from the middle of June until the end of August.

Wild Thyme gives off a strong aroma and exquisitely pleasant taste to the honey. It has a light appearance together with a golden red color.

The temperate climate of Sitia accompanied by unlimited sun and lack of rain gives our wild thyme honey a unique smell and a rare taste.

Crystallization is reasonably slow from 6-18 months from the time of its production.